Clover is a typical Lhasa Apso, stubbornly refusing to do the things that she doesn’t want to do such as going for a walk in the rain, wearing her raincoat, coming in from the garden when she’s busy digging in theflowerbed! Last weekend she was the only dog at training class to refuse to walk on cue! She is in a class with mostly younger pups, all of whom are happy to get on with it, but Clover knows her own mind… she followed the trainer when she brought out the sausage but then stopped each time she had eaten it!! In the end even the trainer had to give up!!!
I firmly believe that her attitude is one of “I’m not one of those daft dogs who works to please you Mum, you’re here to please me”. She is a real character and can be so funny sometimes, all of which just makes us love her more. On 2 September Clover had her first birthday with us and was spoilt rotten with some new toys and lots of love and affection from the whole family. She has managed to win over our entire support bubble with her gentle, loving and funny ways. She also now has a new cousin, a 15 week old Rough Collie, who she is showing the ropes (she knows who’s boss!).
I remember Chris telling me that the right family always comes along for the right dog and now I really do believe that this is the case. Having seen just how many dogs have been rescued or rehomed during this lockdown, I find it hard to believe our luck in having the opportunity to welcome this most wonderful bundle offurry joy into our family. Her bond with us just amazing and I now understand what my daughter Scarlett obviously knew all along – having a dog makes a family complete.
I’d like to express my sincerest gratitude to Chris at NOELAC for making our dreams come true. We are so thankful every day for our ‘Lucky Clover’.
Tara Monkman