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Another nice coffee stop
I'm always on the look out for a dog-friendly cafe. While it's not new, I only recently discovered Forest Edge Roasting Company at the top of Lyndhurst High Street. It's small, friendly, welcomes dogs and, as the name suggests, roasts coffee on-site. I recommend it!
2022
It's nice to welcome in the New Year and see the days starting to get longer, even if it is only by a minute here and there! Most dogs don't seem mind what the weather is, as long as they're got somewhere exciting to go to although, of course, there are those who just don't like the cold and wet! Having said that, the New Forest still looks lovely amongst the doom and gloom! Happy New Year.
Canine Christmas
On the countdown to Christmas, I'm planning the advent calendar and Christmas stocking for the dogs who will be staying with me then.....of course, I won't say their names in case they're reading this! (Just do make sure if you buy any treats for your dogs that they are doggy treats, not human ones)
Autumn and Winter
It's definitely autumn, as the New Forest is looking beautiful now that the leaves are changing. Dogs seem to love crunching and running through the leaves as much as we humans do! Every now and then we're having frosty mornings and some dogs enjoy rolling in it, who knows what that's all about!!
Watching the world go by
It's so important for us to stop every now and then and just look around us and it's the same for dogs. They love to sit on a bench or in a cafe and watch the world go by. Not only is it great socialisation for young dogs who are learning about normal sights and sounds, but dogs are just as curious as us humans about what's going on! So, enjoy those quiet moments together.
Is it really September?
Well, yet another summer has come and gone so quickly, but dogs seem to like September because it's a little cooler and, of course, the autumn colours in the New Forest are just beginning to show. Let's hope we don't have to get the doggy raincoats out too soon!
Dogs getting hot!
While it's nice to say the weather's improving, it's not so nice to see our dogs getting hot. Out came the paddling pool the other day and it was such fun to see the dog I was caring for splashing about and playing apple bobbing with a ball! Ice cubes made out of beef stock were also a great hit!
Doggy snacks
Over the past year, I have been experimenting with home baking some doggy treats. There are lots of canine nutrition courses and recipes online. I have really enjoyed making small oatmeal & chicken and peanut butter & banana biscuits. They freeze brilliantly and the dogs who have tried them have given them the paws up!
Spring time!
The time springs forward this weekend, so it will be lovely to welcome back the longer days. The daffodils and bluebells are all looking so cheerful and our dogs will enjoy drier (hopefully) walks as much as we will!
Here’s to a happy 2021
In spite of the continuing Covid rules, the New Forest is a lovely place to live. The cold weather might be bracing, but all doggy people know how to wrap up warm! Take care and stay safe.
My charges
I offer an affordable dog boarding service, and will give you a discounted rate for entrusting more than one dog to my care. 1st dog per day: £20 day care/£25 holiday ...
