Lilibet has been having fun-filled days with her paw friends at Swansea Primary.  She has become part of the furniture inside and out.  Students are really taking on board the prompts of getting Lilibet to listen before engaging with her, and this is becoming embedded into daily routines.

Lilibet has been busy in the sandpit, and enjoying the Library with the 456 and 23 classes. 

Last week was her first art session with the 23 class, which resulted in her snoozing on her mat for the session.

Lilibet at recess is enjoying being brushed by students and spends most of her time feeling pampered, hanging out at the buddy bench.

At the moment, Lilibet is going through the process of mat/place training.  This will be implemented into the Library sessions first, and the 2/3 art sessions, reminding Lilibet that she needs to be on her mat.  Potentially, the flower power mat will need to be upgraded quickly, as she is already hanging over the sides of the mat!

Lilibet at home is also starting the routine of teeth care and learning to have her teeth brushed, as a Labrador's teeth care is vital from 6 months of age, so they don't have poor teeth health the older they get!  

Who knew you could get dog toothpaste and toothbrushes, and that you put them on the end of your finger to clean their teeth. This is usually a two-person job, with most teeth-cleaning adventures resulting in a lot of toothpaste licking.  Lilibet still needs to learn that toothpaste is potentially not a treat or food!

A lot of Lilibet's paw friends are asking the question of why Lilibet eats ice blocks or frozen Greek yoghurt treats.  

Lilibet eats ice blocks when she is in the Library and during Art, this assists with not only teething, it also keeps her focused if Lilibet is starting to become distracted or unsettled and she gets the wiggles. By feeding her ice blocks this resets her brain to focus only on being able to eat the ice block, she then forgets what potentially may have had her focus before to get the wiggles or become unsettled.

The yoghurt treats are a healthy and rewarding snack to change the treat reward.

Lilibet is busily getting her football clothes in order, ready for Footy Colours Day on the last day of term.  

The big question is, which AFL team is Lilibet going to come dressed in?

Lilibet has a colouring lucky draw for all her paw friends at Swansea Primary School for Footy Colours Day.  Students can collect their colouring page from the school office if they would like to colour in Lilibet's team colours.  These colouring pages will go on display in the office, along with all students who participate being added to a lucky draw.

Fun facts for a Puppy Labrador at 6 months old

Understanding Your 6-Month-Old Labrador

Physical Growth and Development

A 6-month-old lab will experience significant physical growth and development during this stage. The lab will continue to grow in size and weight, with noticeable changes in its body proportions. The bones will continue to develop and strengthen, allowing the lab to become more agile and coordinated. The muscles will also continue to develop, giving the lab more strength and endurance. The lab's coat will also change, becoming denser and more protective. Overall, the physical growth and development of a 6-month-old lab is a crucial stage in its life.