AN adrenaline-seeking puppy parent is set to take on the highest freefall abseil in the UK for a dog charity.

Wendy Churchman, of Main Road, Great Leighs, has spent years training puppies who will one day go on to work as assistance dogs.

Having trained two guide dogs, she is now looking after a Labrador and retriever cross who will go on to provide help for a disabled person through charity Canine Partners.

Mrs Churchman, 53, said: “I love heights so it will be fun for me. I get the heart palpitations but that’s fun.

“I do like adventures, every time I go on holiday I find the highest viewpoint so I can take in the view.

“I chose this charity because I like variety. I have done two guide dogs, they are very similar with positive reinforcement training.

“I have a target of £500 but I’m hoping to smash through that.”

Mrs Churchman, who has been training Phoenix for seven months, will abseil 262ft down the ArcelorMittal Orbit tower in Stratford on May 18 for Canine Partners.

The charity funds assistance dogs for disabled people and ex-soldiers injured in conflict.

Mrs Churchman, who has already abseiled down the Balkerne Tower in Colchester and Mersea Island Fire Station, said: “I had two guide dog puppies. I cried for two weeks the first time one left, the second I didn’t cry at all. You get the fulfillment knowing someone will have them for ten years and they really transform their lives.

“I’ve had Phoenix from seven weeks, we do the initial toilet training and socialising to expose him to as many situations as possible.

“He’s very good at shopping now and we saw roadworks the other day.

It’s a full-time, 24/7 job and I’m also a business partner with my husband.”

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