We have another new team member to introduce you to this week! Ollie the boxer is the newest member of the Dublin & East Education and Community team along with Jake and Fiona! Ollie is thrilled to be able to visit schools with Fiona, and Jake is looking forward to being able to work part time from now on :)
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| Ollie (left) and his big brother Jake! |
Ollie was a Dog Trust dog who came to live with Fiona and Jake almost a year ago and since then Jake has been busy teaching him about life in a loving home, and helping him get ready for life as a famous education dog!
We asked Ollie a few questions so you could find out more about him!
Hi Ollie, tell us all a little bit about yourself!
Well, there's lots to tell about me! I'm about 3 years old and came to live with my big bro Jake almost a year ago now! I'm a boxer, but they say I'm a small one- I say good things come in small packages!!! I was found wondering around with no one looking after me, and was taken to a place called the pound. I stayed there for a while and then a lovely man from Dogs Trust came to pick me up and took me away from the pound. A short while later I moved in with that lovely man, and Fiona, and Jake!
What's it like having a new family?
I was a little nervous at first, what if they didn't like me? What if I made a mistake and did something wrong? Then I remembered, I'm awesome and everybody loves me! I did make a few mistakes at the start but Jake showed me what to do and now I'm practically perfect in every way!
What are your likes/dislikes?
I love playing with my ball, it's my favourite toy! I love going for my 2 walks everyday, it's great getting out even when it's raining, and I love to smell all the new smells :). Dinner time is also amazing, as are cuddles! There's so many things that I love to do in fact! I had my first visit to school last week and I know I'm going to love doing that too!
Once I've done all the things I love to do everyday, I like to chill out on my back with all four paws in the air-you have to try it! It's soooooo comfortable.
Things I don't like? Jumping into the car- Jake says I'm lazy but why would I jump in when I can be lifted in?? Mum's working on this with me though, and I think my days being lifted in are numbered!
I have to say though, my ultimate favourite thing in the whole wide world? My family!!! Especially my big brother Jake- he's just the best!
What kind of training have you had?
Well, when I came home with my new family, I didn't know much about living in a home. So they all showed me how to behave in a house, what I was allowed to chew on, what I wasn't allowed to chew on, things like that. I didn't know any clever things either when I arrived, but now I can sit, lie down, and I can give the paw! I'm learning to spin at the moment too :)
What do you think about your new job, and what are you most looking forward to?
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| Ollie is ready to roll! |
I'm most looking forward to making lots of new friends while I'm out helping Fiona educate young people on being a responsible dog owner. I can't wait until I'm introduced to all the small people in schools, and to get lots of rubs off them - only after they ask Fiona of course!
Welcome to the team Ollie! :)
If you're a primary school and would like a visit from our Education Team in Dublin & the East, you can contact Fiona on 0871360771 or by email on Fiona.simpson@dogtrust.ie.
Alternatively, contact education@dogstrust.ie or visit www.learnwithdogstrust.ie to find out if there's an Education and Community Officer in your area.
