Responsibilities

You need to be used to looking after a large active dog! Morning: Maple likes to jump up on the bed at 7am(ish) and give you cuddles, then we get ready for her morning walk. We spend 40-60 mins continuously walking around the beck & surrounding fields. Once home and dried off, we give her a kibble breakfast (waiting at least 15 minutes since coming home from the walk). Working from home throughout the day, maple is kept close by, she needs attention throughout the day - playing tug or sniffing round the lounge for scents or treats. She usually sleeps in her bed or armchair. Let maple out in the garden every few hours for the toilet. Ensure there are no objects (leather goods, any items etc) in reach of maple (on dining table or food on top of the kitchen counters) when you go out / when around the house. Maple does not normally chew but can do if she is not stimulated enough. Evening: Walk Maple continuously around 6pm for another 45mins, once home waiting 15 minutes we then feed her a kibble dinner. Then we hang out in the lounge and play and chill on the sofa until the evening. After a final bedtime wee, we go upstairs to bed, where she sleeps in her own bed at the foot of ours. Training: - During her walks she is kept on a long-line, and keep her attention on us by calling her name and rewarding her with praise or treats if she responds positively. - We ask her to sit at regular spots (e.g. before crossing the road) - When she is 3m+ away we invite her to come back to us, training recall (about 5-10 times during the walk). - We play with her on the walk encouraging her to tug toys - At home, we encourage Maple to sit in her bed using a bed command, and praise her when all 4 paws are on the bed. Plants to be watered 1 x per week (6 plants downstairs, 2 plants upstairs) Please send us Maple pup-dates! We love seeing her on photos and miss her greatly whilst we are away.