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Young or old, they’re all lovely!
Recently I have looked after dogs between the ages of 7 months and 15 years. While the older dog might want slower walks or different food, there are some things that stay the same whatever age they are. They all love company, cuddles, treats, outings and things to keep their brains occupied, like games, toys and new sights, smells and sounds. It's such a pleasure to look after them all!
Dirty dogs!
Watching your dog enjoy a wet and muddy walk can be good fun and even if your walks are on pavements, there's the eternal challenge of keeping your dog clean and dry. What a fantastic range of coats, jackets and other waterproofs there is, along with paw cleaning pots, drying "bags" and a multitude of wipes, towels and grooming tools. I hope you're all enjoying washing/bathing/showering/drying or otherwise pampering your dogs while we wait for drier weather to arrive!
Happy Valentine’s Month
While 14th February is only one day, I'm sure our dogs like to know that we love them every day. Walks, play, treats, training, toys, company, stimulation and home comforts are all important parts of the bond we develop with our dogs, but a lot of dogs also like gentle physical contact such as touch, strokes, pats and cuddles. Every dog and owner are different, of course, but if we show our dogs love and affection they definitely give it back to us as well. Xx.
Sofa or not to sofa?
Do you let your dog onto the furniture with you? It can be a contentious issue. I let the dogs who stay with me do whatever they normally do at home which means that most of them join me on the sofa for a cuddle!
Happy New Year
Another January has begun so I'd like to wish everyone happy doggy walks and fun this year!
There’s a lot of weather about
They do say there's no bad weather, only the wrong clothes....it's still a bit of a trial keeping on top of wet coats (human and canine!), towels and everything else that's involved. But it's still lovely to get out and about exploring the New Forest.
Christmas is coming
The doggy advent calendar is being opened and doggy Christmas presents being wrapped but I'm trying not to overdo those treats, even though most dogs are happy to have them, of course! I hope everyone has a lovely Christmas.
Dog First Aid
I recently updated my Dog First Aid training. It's really useful to know what to do if your dog needs First Aid and what equipment is helpful to have with you. There are quite a few companies who offer in-person and online courses.
Wet and windy!
After a good few weeks of warm weather, it's now turning definitely wet and windy. Although we haven't had the flooding as other parts of the country have, there's certainly a lot of standing water in the New Forest, calling for wet weather gear for both us and our dogs!
The pigs are in the Forest
It's now the time of year when the pigs are out in the New Forest, helping to clear the acorns. I love to see them looking happy and busy, but I watch them from a distance with the dog on-lead, of course!