Probably the most important thing for Howard is his three dogs (Coco, Evie and Charlie - left to right above).

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Coco is a 12 year old Labrador/Husky born in Southmead, Bristol.

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Charlie was an 8 year old Collie/Terrier and Evie is a 4 year old German Shepherd Dog. They both came from Ainmhithe Animal Rescue,

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Coco and Charlie both did obedience training with Bristol Dog Training Society - both achieved Gold Kennel Club Good Citizen awards.

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Coco and Charlie both also trained with Celestine Dog Agility where they love doing their jumps, tunnels, seesaw, dog walk etc. If you've never seen dog agility we highly recommend it - and remember, before running the course the dog has never seen the course before - it's all about the relationship between dog and handler.

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In June 2022 Charlie was diagnosed with cancer in his lungs and given a prognosis of 3 months. Due to the incredible care and support of Zetland Veterinary Hospital, he was still going strong over 15 months later! Sadly he passed, peacefully in Howard's arm, at home in December 2023 - just before his 8th birthday.

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Coco continues to love her weekly agility lesson - but has retired from competing. She is turning into a complete flirt and has several 'boyfriends' who she is excited to see - all massively younger than her!!!

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Evie is struggling with fear reactivity towards dogs she does not know. As a result she is more restricted where and what she can do - but she has some very special friends who join her for time in secure surroundings. She is getting help from a behaviourist.​