Boo the Yorkie: It’s my birthday! ???? I’m two years old today! ???? #Yorkie #YorkshireTerrier #yorkies #akcyorkie #cutedog #dogsofig A photo posted by Elizabeth Chatsworth (@elizabethchatsworth) on Sep 14, 2016 at 6:26am PDT
I’m pleased to announce that Boo the Yorkie and I have made our debut as a Pet Therapy Team. We passed the Pet Partners examination in May. Since then, we have investigated a wide variety of volunteer options. Due to her sweet nature and portable size, Boo is welcome to visit libraries, hospitals and community…
We passed our Pet Partners Therapy Animal test today! We will soon be able to visit hospitals, retirement communities and schools to offer Yorkie snuggles. #therapydog #petpartners #Yorkie #akcyorkie #Yorkshireterrier A photo posted by Elizabeth Chatsworth (@elizabethchatsworth) on May 22, 2016 at 1:27pm PDT
This week in our pet therapy class Boo and I were introduced to the concept of a bark pack. Similar to a doggie bug out bag, the bark pack puts together every item a pet therapy team may need on a client visit. A sturdy bag with a zip fastener is required. I choose a…
My Yorkshire Terrier Boudicca (Boo) and I are just over half-way through our training to become a therapy dog team. Boo has developed several new skills including how to “smile.” This does not relate to posing for photographs (she is already an expert at that, as my Instagram profile can attest!). “Smile” in this sense…
This month Boudicca (Boo) my Yorkshire Terrier and I will be embarking on a new adventure together. We are going to attend a Therapy Dog training class with the wonderful Sally Sizer at Dog Gone Smart. This six-part course will develop our potential to become a therapy animal team. One of the organizations that support…
Happy Holidays to everyone! All our love, Elizabeth Chatsworth & Boo the Yorkshire Terrier (AKA Boudicca of Haltwhistle Hall, CGC, RATI, NTD)
For the last two weeks I have experienced the joys of a major home renovation. My first poor decision was to refinish the hardwood floors and remodel the master bathroom at the same time. Did you spot the error in my strategy? Needless to say, refinishing the floors before starting the bathroom renovation would have made a…