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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!).
Dogs and mud
Here are some questions I never know the answer to: why do so many dogs love mud, the smell of it, the feel of it when they run and roll in it and the happiness when they share it with us? How do they find mud even on the driest of days? And the more we find it horrible, the more they laugh at us? It's just one of those dog things, I suppose!
The company of dogs
I once read that a dog is 'Another heartbeat in the house'. We know that dogs need company but, without even realising it, they bring such good company, love and friendship to us as well.
Dog training for humans
I've been doing some online courses by The Dog Rescuers Training Centre. They have a variety of subjects and all are very interesting and useful.
Summer is here…..it’s official!
The weather forecasters say that 1st June is the official start of summer. So, I've been getting more flavoured ice cubes ready for dogs, making sure the garden has shade as well as sun and the paddling pool is up to the job of splashing paws. So, all we need is summer weather and we're off!
Let’s talk about the weather….again!
In April we had rain, wind, sun, mud then more rain, wind, sun and mud! Let's hope May is kind to us, but apart from talking about it, we don't have any control. We just need to keep both wet weather gear and dry weather gear handy, just in case!
Double Bank Holidays in May
Many people welcome Bank Holidays as an extra day to relax but, of course, dogs don't think about what day it is, do they? They will certainly enjoy a day of company, a special outing or a different walk. I hope you enjoy whatever you and your dog do.
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 ...
