Beautiful Bertie…

This week, meet Bertie, an adorable Poodle cross, who accompanies his owner, Teena Champion Smith to work every day…

“I’m a psychotherapist, so Bertie always greets my clients and then goes to sleep in his bed during the session. At the end of the session, he gets out of his bed, stretches and waits to see my clients out. He is very popular with everyone and is just over two years old.

“Prior to getting him, I saw an ad in the paper, so went to see the six brothers and their parents. I cuddled them all, but when I asked Bertie if he would like to come home with me, he cocked his head to one side and that was it! I went back six weeks later to collect him and we have been inseparable ever since.

“He adores our cat, they play together delightfully! He insists on climbing on my husband’s chest every time my husband sits down. He will not poo or pee in the garden – he has to be taken away from home to the Cuckoo Trail. He really dislikes the vets, the grooming parlour and any insect that buzzes.”

Doggy tales – Each week Latest 7 will regale you with tales about the dogs who live in Brighton (via their owners) and also introduce you to rescue dogs, looking for forever homes.