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Supporting a local charity
A few years ago, I decided to stop sending Christmas cards. Instead I give a donation to a local animal rescue centre. It's nice to know that I can help some animals in need to have some special care at this time of year.
Yes, it’s Christmas!
As ever, Christmas has come around so quickly. I have been shopping for my doggy customers and the choice is incredible. I certainly have had fun choosing some lovely presents. I hope you and your doggy friends have a lovely time.
Dogs and their beds
I've recently seen some lovely, comfortable dog beds in all sorts of colours, shapes and sizes in a local garden centre. Now, many dogs like to snooze on our beds or the sofa, of course, but if you'd like them to have their own beds, it's really worth shopping around as there is such a great choice these days.
Fireworks are here
I hope all your dogs will feel calm and settled in spite of any noisy fireworks this year. Some dogs can ignore them but some need more support such as a desensitisation programme or practical help such as an earlier afternoon walk, closed curtains or some soothing music.
First Aid Training
I have just finished my Dog First Aid refresher course for this year. It is certainly well worth doing so that you know what to do just in case. There are lots of online and in-person courses available, so do have a think about it.
It’s definitely Autumn now
The autumn rain and wind are getting going, but the New Forest's colours are changing beautifully and there's that morning nip in the air. Dogs seem to love the wind as it blows more interesting smells their way!
The south’s beaches
We are blessed to be near so many of the south's beaches. I would recommend doggy visits to, from west to east, Hengistbury Head, Highcliffe, Barton on Sea, Lepe, Calshot and Goatee. They are all lovely areas for dogs to have a good run and sniff as well as either having, or being near, a cafe or pub for a coffee stop. There are a lot more beaches to enjoy, these are just a few of my favourites.
Is it too early to say “Autumn”?
Oak leaves and acorns are beginning to fall and in the New Forest, the trees are slowly starting to turn to their spectacular autumn colours. This is the start of my favourite season of the year when our dogs love to run in the leaves and it's a bit cooler for them to exercise in.
Napping is nice
One lovely part of living with dogs is watching them sleep, it's really quite mesmerising. They relax so quickly and are soon lying on their side or curled up, making those little wiffling noises between snores or yelps as they chase rabbits in their dreams. But they can also wake up immediately they hear a packet opening, the kettle switched on or the doorbell ring!
It’s sunny again!
As usual our weather is up and down but it's definitely warming up this month. So, again, I'll be looking at my list of shady forest walks and making sure I have plenty of water for my doggy guests (and for me!).
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 ...
