Mad About Lou
I walked up to my new client’s home for our first lesson and I realized that I didn’t know what kind of dog I was about to meet. I knew it was a puppy, but I couldn’t remember what kind. Not that it matters, of course … bring me your labs, your Jack Russell Terriers, your pit bulls, your mixed breed dogs … I train ‘em all.
So who was behind Door Number One? My client let me in and there was…
Louie the five-month old Clumber Spaniel!
Clumbers are an uncommon breed around here, so I was dee-lighted to see his freckled face before me. The one Clumber I trained years ago was quite the comedian, but surprisingly clever as well.
Louie was true to my biased view of the breed, all silly and smart. He finished up lesson number one a few steps ahead of the average pup.
After the taxing introduction to basic training was over he couldn’t help but get very …
very …
sleepy.
Can’t wait to work with Mr. Clumberlicious next week … stay tuned, I think you’ll be seeing his sweet face in this space again soon.
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Nancy Manning January 28, 2008 1:43 PM
He's so cute! Now perhaps I can get Louie's masters (friends of ours) to help me convince my husband that we should get a dog...
Gayle Kennedy January 28, 2008 2:36 PM
Louis is such a handsome boy!! Clumbers are very smart and love to please
Jo Singer January 28, 2008 3:06 PM
Great to see your photographs and entertaining stories again.
I will be back often to keep up with your work.
Jo
Alan Pendleton January 28, 2008 6:18 PM
Louis is a nice looking Clumber with a wise old soul look. Like most Clumbers, I'm sure there isn't any task he won't perform for treats and praise. I bet he is easy to train (despite the claim of stubbornness unfairly made by some trainers of the breed). Good luck with him for many years to come.
Julie G January 28, 2008 7:08 PM
Very handsome boy!
Glad to have found you again.
Jane White January 29, 2008 11:28 AM
Louie is as lovable as he is smart and playful. Hope to see lots more of Lou on this site!
Nana
Tanya January 29, 2008 11:38 AM
Louie you are such a cutie! Hopefully Nigel and Bella will have a chance to meet you next year. Take good care of the girls.
sandy a April 10, 2009 3:36 PM
i own two clumbers- love..love.. love..the breed!!
CHRIS July 21, 2009 3:19 PM
MY MOTHER HAS 2 CLUMBERS AND THEY ARE AS DIFFERENT AS NIGHT & DAY. DUKE IS OLDER & MORE GROUCHY. BANDIT IS A FEW YEARS YOUNGER & LOVES PLAYING WITH MY GOLDEN MOOSE.
NEXT TO GOLDENS, THEY ARE THE MOST ADORABLE DOGS.