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Monty and the Poppit Dragon now available to pre order

Today we've opened the pre orders for our third book Monty and the Poppit Dragon. This one sees Monty, Cookie and the spangles on holiday in beautiful Pembrokeshire. While exploring on the beach at Poppit Cookie finds a cave and the adventure begins.We've set up a page today on Fb for the book where you can reserve your limited edition copy of a signed pawtagraphed and numbered book. The release date is June and just as a little appetiser we've included a sneak preview of one of the pictures from the book.https://www.facebook.com/Monty-and-the-Poppit-Dragon-848019385384845/

Enter our Fantastic Free Competition

PLEASE READ THE COMPETITION RULES TO ENTERSo here we have it. The biggest competition of the year, the most fantastic prizes ever....you'll be the envy of the whole universe if you win this.....Too much?Ok, it's still pretty cool though. You can win a unique knitted by Nanny Cuckoo Slobbernosserus. It comes complete with real drool and by removing the 'disguise' it turns into a cuddly brown Newfydoof. Not only that but you also win a child's Slobbernosserus T shirt and a signed and dedicated copy of Monty and the Slobbernosserus with Monty and Cookie's pawtagraph.HOW TO ENTER1 Please visit our new page Monty and the Slobbernosserus https://www.facebook.com/slobbernosserus/ 2 Like the page 3 Like the competition post and tag three friends in the commentsCompetition is open to non UK hoomans too but you'd have to pay the postage.

National Puppy Day

So it's national puppy day today. Here's us lot when we was puplets and you know who's the cootest don't ya?....Feel free to post your piccies of baby doglets here but if any are too awww inducing they will be deleted.....:)....These are in age order not in pretty order....just so you know

I'm such a busy doggie

So this week me licckle hooman fwends I've been a busy boy....again. Not only do I have keep up an exhaustalating regimey of exercise every day.....yes every day, but I also have many uvver tasks.For instance I am also senior pipsqueak face snack debris remover. Not only that but I am team leader of the barkingatbonkingpigeons group. They sit on the fence or in the trees and they have no shame....We have mini hoomans in the house and we need to make sure their licckle eyes are protectalated from this smut. Then if that's not enough I am kept busy wiv me day job making sure that dad behaves himself in the learning zoo's.....it's not an easy job but someone has to do it.I have now heard I'm not a flippin Pandacow about 300 sqwillion times and the mini hoomans wonder why I fall asleep as soon as we get there.....have you ever heard him talking?......on and on and on. The upside is that there is usually food to be had somewhere.....The four main areas are lunchbags, dinner ladies (I always give them extra bum waggles) classroom bins and mini hoomans faces.This week we did two schools and the fust one had some baby ducklings in the classroom....they kept running round the cage squeaking but I was a really good boy and didn't even try and suck on one a licckle bit. This was in the nursery class and these are me favvyreets cos they always drop food everywhere.The second one was for the children who have problems and aren't going to the normal learning zoo's. Dad was a bit nervous cos he wanted to see how I'd be cos it was a bit new. He's silly cos we know stuff you hoomans will never understand and I knew what those mini hoomans needed......newfydoof love.....simples. They were all lovely and even though a few was banging and shouting sometimes they all wanted cuddles. Monty cuddles makes everything ok.....So see how busy I am......like I say I'm not one to complain......but

Another busy school week

Well it's been another busy week with school visits and we continue to be delighted with the response that we get when we attend. On Tuesday we were in the midlands and a lovely trip to Villiers Primary School in Bilston. What a wonderful school this is and we had a fantastic welcome and were royally looked after all day.We did three assemblies and the children asked some great questions about Monty mostly, but also some good ones about being an author. I'm not a Pandacow was read and it got a very good reception with lots of children wanting their own pawtagraphed and signed copies which kept us busy at lunchtime. It's lovely to be able to help inspire children to read and give them the opportunity to meet the star of the book.Today we were back in Rochdale and a new experience for us when we visited the Brownhills Learning community which provides educational provision for pupils who are out of mainstream schools because of behavioural and emotional difficulties.Their website says 'We believe in a Learning Community where everyone feels valued, included and achieves and we aim to create a nurturing environment', which I certainly found to be the case.I was very happy to agree to visit the school as we really feel strongly that all children should have the same opportunities and our 'FREE' visits reflect our philosophy. Despite any difficulties these children may have they were really engaged with the visit and loved Monty. It seemed he continually had one or two children attached to him and the genuine affection they had for him was very evident.I don't know why but Monty continues to surprise me with every school visit we make. Whatever the situation he deals with it calmly with a huge amount of affection for everyone he meets and nothing at all phases him. We continue to get great feedback about the impact Monty has when we visit and children who, for whatever reason don't enjoy reading are picking up the books. #weloveourwork

A fantastic doggy afternoon

DOG DAY AFTERNOONCABBAGES AND FROCKS MARKETSAT 21 APRIL 2018 11am-5pm W1U 5BACompetitions 2.30pm onwardsFree AdmissionCompetition Judges:Chamois Rose-Wood of the IndependentRob Alleyne of Dog Owners club and seen on BBC3 “Dog Borstal”The Good Boy Dog School display will be on at 12noon & 2pmPitter patter down to the Cabbages and Frocks market in Marylebone village for another special DOG DAY AFTERNOON. One of the highlight of the day will be the Good Boy Dog School headed by Dima and his doggy dance partners George and Teddy, who will be presenting new and exciting routines at 12 noon and 2pm. Previously Dima and George have been seen on Britain’s Got talent. George, who is a wow with the ladies, upstaged lady Gaga on Comic relief. A winning duo, not to be missed!FREE Competitions from 2.30pm running order below, each takes approx. 10 mins"A bit of ruff" for mixed breeds - Waggy tail - The Prettiest Bitch - Most Handsome Male - Miniatures & toy breeds - New kid on the block - Best puppy - Oldies but goodies - Best in showOn the doggy side, look out for the latest in canine couture and doggy accessories, included will be pet portrait artist Victoria Fontaine-Wolf who paints in oils and pastels.Take a look at Ellery Bow, Canny curators of canine kit, who have a range of dog snoods in vibrant colours with matching scarves for humans and gorgeous hounds tooth blankets all made in the UK. You may also want to pamper your pet with their award-winning natural dog shampoos by For All DogKind.Make sure to check out Teddy Maximus, a fun and luxurious dog accessories brand adored by hounds and their stylish owners. Their story started with the arrival of founder Holly’s Dachshund Maximus. One of his favourites is the red alert collection featuring a sophisticated red Liberty print. The range includes a bow tie with a matching slumber bed, luxury dog carrier and a neckerchief.For the active dog, Reg & Bob will have their full range of collars and leads in vibrant colours ideal for splashing in puddles or tearing through woodland, hardwearing and washable.Give your 4 legged friend some special home cooked food from Butternut Box who will deliver directly to your front door.While watching the doggy competitions munch on a burger or savoury French crepe followed by a cappuccino. Fashion stalls will also be there in abundance on the 21st of April, including Bantam Knits whose colourful range of illustrated accessories includes linen cushions, aprons and tea towels with various dog breeds from French Bulldogs to Springer Spaniels.Don’t miss Gabriela Rose’s tweed tailored jackets in Spring shades. Why not match your bag or belt to your dog's beaded collar and lead? Get styled by Club Friday to achieve the look on the day!Meet our distinguished dog trainer Rob Alleyne, author of the book “The troubled-free dog” who has been the behavioural trainer on the BBC3 series Dog Borstal.We will also be supporting Blue Cross on the day, a rehoming charity with a passionate team.Don’t miss out, you may go home with a rosette and purchases for you and your pet. Either way we guarantee a fun filled day out!www.cabbagesandfrocks.co.ukCabbages & Frocks is open every Saturday 11-5pm - 0207 794 1636 / 07956 282 532Facebook: Cabbages and frocks marketTwitter: @cabbagesfrocks / Instagram: cabbagesandfrocksSt Marylebone Parish Church groundsMarylebone High Street W1U 5BA, (opp. Conran Shop)Tube: Baker Street

Possibly Monty's favourite Crufts stand

A few weeks before Crufts Monty and Cookie had ran out of their nightly Whitefish and seaweed burgers that we order from Sea treats up in Grimsby. Bad management on my part I must admit but I thought as we were heading to the show it was a great opportunity to visit their stand and introduce Monty. Those few weeks meant two very sulky Newfys every evening as they were missing their fishy treats. There aren't many snacks that last them more than a couple of seconds but the burgers are noisily and hungrily crunched on for several minutes and very much enjoyed.With this in mind Monty literally dragged me to the Sea treats stand as soon as the aroma hit his nostrils and we spent a good time there picking up supplies not only for Monty and Cookie but some smaller fishcake bites for the three spaniels. We once again have happy dogs and 'treat time' is anticipated with plenty of wagging tails and drooly mouths.For more information visit their website at https://seatreats.co.uk/

My Ball...all MINE

Dad met the very nice people from Dorwest while we as at Crufties and while he was talking the hooman gave me a ball 'to play with'....As he dropped it dad said 'he doesn't really play with balls'......At this point the hooman said 'Ah I'll put it away then' Dad said 'he doesn't really play with balls but he doesn't really give them back either' The hooman smiled as he reached down for it but he wasn't smiling when I moved me head quickly and put me nose on the ball.....I didn't move me head but looked up at him and that passed the message on quite well and he moved his hand away and didn't try that again. Sorry nice hooman but the vetandhairyman once took some away from me when I was asleep and that's never gonna happen again.....So here it is.....not to be chewed, or chased or played with......just MINE...

On duty today helping out Shoulder to Soldier

This morning I was at an assembly for Shoulder to Soldier where they were thanking the mini hoomans who had raised money to help homeless veterans. There are some lovely licckle people in this world even though we only hear the bad stuff. Well done shorties....

Hashtag info for Crufts

While we're at Crufts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday we'll be using the hashtag #montycrufts so if you use that/search, you can see all of our posts from the show including where we are as we'll be posting that regularly.