Connie

Connie

The name Connie comes from the Latin name Constantia or Constance, it translates to “steadfast,” or “reliable.” Being a loyal, trustworthy friend is such an important trait to have.

Connie is a beautiful German Shepherd Guide Dog trained in Reading and now working in Wales.

Connie’s puppy raiser had her from a 12 week old pup until she entered training with Jasmin her Guide Dog Mobility Specialist at 1 year 6 months old.

Her fosterer family looked after her evenings and weekends during her time with Jasmin her in trainer at Guide Dogs Reading.

The first time Tex met Connie.

Connie and Tex’s first meeting and Connie off lead playing frisbee.

Connie’s first few months with Mr. Tex

$The first time Connie met Mr. Tex$

Connie and Tex’s first meeting

Connie's 1st Christmas Carol Service with dad.

2024 Connie Christmas Carol Service

First Christmas with Dad in my new home

2024 First Christmas with Dad

Connie's Ready for Christmas

Connie’s Ready for Christmas with her Christmas antlers

Afternoon nap after a good walk

Afternoon nap in the living room

Connie at a local nursing home for Christmas Carols

Connie came to sing Christmas Carols at a local nursing home

$Peace as Connie and Tex enjoy their bones.$

Connie and Tex enjoying a bone

$Connie and Tex in back of car ready to get going!$

Connie and Tex in back of car ready to get going!

$Connie and Tex resting in a local after a beach run.$

Connie and Tex resting after a beach run

$Connie snuggling up to Tex$

Connie and Tex snuggling on his bed

Time out for Connie

Connie’s fast asleep on her bed

The Welsh Dragon shares one of Connie's beds

The Welsh Dragon shares one of Connie’s beds

$Both dogs want the Frisbee$

Tex and Connie both want the Frisbee

Sharing a drink together on a hot day

Sharing a drink together

Connie's first snow in Wales

Connie’s got a dusting of snow on her

Hey Tex gimme your grenade

Tex gimme your grenade it’s got treats inside

Keeping my teeth clean

Connie keeping her teeth clean

Tex and Connie settled in very quickly

Good friends already

Friends stay close

Two tired dogs laid head to head

Sharing their bones

Connie and Tex love their bones

Connie likes her pillow and pink Connie blanket

Connie likes her blanket

$Connie hogs the bones$

Connie hogs the bones so Tex takes a nap

Afternoon nap after a good walk

Afternoon nap with Connie on Tex’s bed

Like old friends by the side gate

Chilling out the back

Connie and PC Paddington snuggle

Connie cuddles PC Paddington

Connie checking Tex's face

Connie cleaning Tex’s face

Connie met her brother Dalton at Bristol Guide Dogs

Connie and her brother Dalton

$Peace as Connie and Tex enjoy their bones.$

Connie and Tex enjoying a bone.

$Connie and Tex in back of car ready to get going!$

Connie and Tex harnessed in the back.

$Getting close on Tex's bed.$

Connie and Tex resting together

Connie dropped the Frisbee

Connie dropped the frisbee at dad’s feet

Connie likes playing Frisbee in the park

Connie dropped the frisbee ready to go again

$The dogs waiting for dinner time$

Connie and Tex waiting for dinner time

Connie relaxing on her bed with her duck

Connie and her duck

Studies show that life is better with a German Shepherd.

Lifes better German Shepherd

It all began with Connie's parents.

Walton is Connie's Dad

Walton is Connie's dad

Connie's Mum is called Cleo

Cleo is Connie's mum

Connie as a puppy looking cute

Connie as a puppy

Connie as a puppy big ears to grow into

Connie as a puppy with big ears

Connie in harness posing for the camera next to the daffodils

Connie in harness in the daffodils

Connie's 2023 Christmas photo looking beautiful in her Christmas bow tie

Connie’s 2023 Christmas photo

Connie laying on her back taking a rest during training

Connie laying on her back during training

Connie laying on her back in one of her beds

Connie laying on her back as a puppy

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