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Skipp The Retired Guide Dog

@Skipperooo1

Former Guide for @ellenwatson95. Now with Ellen’s family working as the best pet & handsomest good boi. Follow to see just how good the retired life can be ❤️

 Dursley, England
Joined March 2015
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Current training module: how not to nibble and bite me all the time. Boots hasn’t passed this one yet but I am very patient!
Yellow labrador (skipp) lying on the grass, Boots (silver, black and tan dachshund puppy) is trying to nibble skipp’s mouth, skipp has his paw gently around Boot’s neck to pull him away.

ALT Yellow labrador (skipp) lying on the grass, Boots (silver, black and tan dachshund puppy) is trying to nibble skipp’s mouth, skipp has his paw gently around Boot’s neck to pull him away.

Skipp lying on the grass with both front paws wrapped around Boots as if cuddling him

ALT Skipp lying on the grass with both front paws wrapped around Boots as if cuddling him

Action shot skipp has both paws wrapped around Boots, both Skipp and Boots have their mouths open playing with a red toy

ALT Action shot skipp has both paws wrapped around Boots, both Skipp and Boots have their mouths open playing with a red toy

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Currently working full time trying to train this cheeky sausage into a mini me. Here is my proud grandpa pose ❤️
Ellen Watson (@EllenWatson95) profile pictureEllen Watson@EllenWatson9521 Apr 2021
Big and small. My heart is full ❤️
Large yellow labrador lying on the grass and pointed towards the camera, the labradors front paws are spread apart and in between is a small silver black and tan dachshund puppy. Puppy is led down and looking to the left of the camera.

ALT Large yellow labrador lying on the grass and pointed towards the camera, the labradors front paws are spread apart and in between is a small silver black and tan dachshund puppy. Puppy is led down and looking to the left of the camera.

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Today i’m EIGHT years old. To celebrate I had a thorough grooming session, a good ol walk, a rendition of happy birthday sung to me & a new teddy Here’s me playing dressage with Ellen’s mum - now i’m retired I love playing with sticks on walks This retired lark ain’t all bad 🥰
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Video shows Skipp in a field happily approaching Ellen’s mum with a stick. He then holds on to the stick & they trot around together with Skipp hanging on to the stick. Ellen’s mum then teases him for a bit before throwing the stick for him to catch.
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Of course, i’m gonna be on hand for socialisation and general training and guidance on how to be a good boy 👍 (Ellen and Boots are living in the house next door to mine, so i’ll still get my space)
Ellen Watson (@EllenWatson95) profile pictureEllen Watson@EllenWatson9521 Mar 2021
Everybody meet Boots my Dachshund puppy who is coming home with me in a couple of weeks. Me and this little guy are gonna look after each other ❤️
A dapple silver, black and tan sausage dog puppy in my mums arms. His legs are tucked underneath my mums arm, and his head resting on top of her arm. He has huge ears and big softy eyes. He is looking downwards

ALT A dapple silver, black and tan sausage dog puppy in my mums arms. His legs are tucked underneath my mums arm, and his head resting on top of her arm. He has huge ears and big softy eyes. He is looking downwards

A dapple silver, black and tan sausage dog puppy in my mums arms. My mum is scratching his head and he is looking straight at the camera.

ALT A dapple silver, black and tan sausage dog puppy in my mums arms. My mum is scratching his head and he is looking straight at the camera.

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Hey guys thought i’d give you an update on my life. I’ve been retired 10 months now. I live with Ellen’s mum and siblings and I have the BEST life, two walks a day, endless cuddles & constant reassurance that I am in fact the ‘handsomest boy’.
Yellow labrador x retriever with big brown eyes sat nicely and staring to the left of the camera.

ALT Yellow labrador x retriever with big brown eyes sat nicely and staring to the left of the camera.

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Ellen has been pretty poorly and spent 5 months or so in hospital, She’s now also moved home from London to Gloucestershire to be with the family. i’m very much a family dog now, but it’s nice to have Ellen around for an extra cuddles and attention ❤️
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Sadly after I was retired mum got pretty unwell. I’m now living with my Gran Amanda & Aunt Harriet who spoil me rotten & love me very much. My happiness & welfare always comes first & i’m pleased to report I am very happy! Here’s me in my new wool coat, all ready for winter ❤️
Skipp sat on a blue carpet wearing a tartan wool coat across his chest and back. He is smiling with his mouth open and golden ears pinned back.

ALT Skipp sat on a blue carpet wearing a tartan wool coat across his chest and back. He is smiling with his mouth open and golden ears pinned back.

Ellen Watson (@EllenWatson95) profile pictureEllen Watson@EllenWatson9513 Sep 2020
I have borderline personality disorder. Since July i’ve been in an intense episode & a month ago I nearly killed myself. I spent several days in hospital before being sent back to the psych ward. I was sectioned. I’m still on the ward under section & taking each day as it comes.
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Hi all, It was decided last week that I am going to retire. My surgery was just too big, & I deserve a quieter & slower pace of life now where I can be spoilt rotten. Mum is devastated, I have been the best guide, support & companion she could have ever asked for. Skipp x
Ellen crouched on the floor next to Skipp, Skipp’s head is resting on ellen’s chest and she is kissing him on the head.

ALT Ellen crouched on the floor next to Skipp, Skipp’s head is resting on ellen’s chest and she is kissing him on the head.

Ellen and Skipp sat on a train, Skipp is lying down with his head is resting on Ellen’s leg.

ALT Ellen and Skipp sat on a train, Skipp is lying down with his head is resting on Ellen’s leg.

Ellen and Skipp on an airfield walking towards a plane. Skipp is in harness and is guiding Ellen.

ALT Ellen and Skipp on an airfield walking towards a plane. Skipp is in harness and is guiding Ellen.

Skipp lying on his bed at work cuddling his teddy. Behind him is his name plate which says ‘Skip’ on.

ALT Skipp lying on his bed at work cuddling his teddy. Behind him is his name plate which says ‘Skip’ on.

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When you just can’t handle the teasing anymore 😝 (video shows Skipp sat down, Ellen is holding his (massive) golden retriever teddy in front of him, he looks adoringly at it, waits for a few seconds & then jumps up, takes the teddy out of Ellen’s hand and walks off)
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Those who follow me will know i’ve had a really rough ride. Throughout, the charity @guidedogs guidedogs have been incredible (see thread)
Skipp sleeping with his head rested next to Ellen’s. Ellen is smiling towards the camera.

ALT Skipp sleeping with his head rested next to Ellen’s. Ellen is smiling towards the camera.

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Both mum and Guide Dogs want what is best for me. My needs and care comes first.
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All of this support is provided by a brilliant charity that relies on public donations & will be struggling given the pandemic. If you can, please consider supporting @guidedogs so they can continue to support visually impaired people like mum 👉 guidedogs.org.uk/how-you-can…
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While I was really poorly I was fed handfuls of food whilst lying on my bed. Now i’m starting to get a bit better mum has started to reintroduce some discipline. (Video shows Skipp politely sat waiting with his food bowl in front of him, Ellen whistles and he starts eating)
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I still have to eat small portions of wet food several times a day- mum says it really stinks! 🙄
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Today, after almost daily visits following major surgery 2 weeks ago, i’ve been ‘signed off’ by the vets. The risk of me developing infection has subsided. The vet reminded Ellen how shocking my intestine torsion was, i’m very lucky to be here. I’ve lived to see another day 🎉
Skipp looking towards the camera in the garden. His mouth is open and looks like he’s smiling. His ears are pricked and he looks bright, happy and alert.

ALT Skipp looking towards the camera in the garden. His mouth is open and looks like he’s smiling. His ears are pricked and he looks bright, happy and alert.

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