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Buddi

Posted on September 28, 2011March 13, 2013 by admin

The Wild Side pack welcomed two new dogs a couple of weeks ago, Bailey and Buddi (our Cockapoos!)

Bailey came off lead first, as he was a little more dependent on his Buddi, but we have had a couple of off lead walks now too with Bailey and Buddi!

Yeah! Both dogs were really fabulous – really no issues at all. Both dogs are super friendly, and very responsive and have a ball on their walks.

Happy days 🙂

September Weekend…

Posted on September 25, 2011March 15, 2013 by admin

It’s always nice when there is a holiday from school or work, as it means that either my husband or one of my kids likes to come out with me (or sometimes them all!)

On Friday, Martin came out with me and loved meeting the dogs that he hadn’t walked with before – and lots of the old favourites too!

We even let Laddie (who wanders a little) off lead for the majority of the walk until he took off at full pelt into the forest with Martin in hot pursuit.

Firmly back on lead for the rest of the walk….and I was glad Martin was there to go clambering through the forest!!

Another wet day…

Posted on September 21, 2011March 13, 2013 by admin

Really wet and wild walking today with all my usual suspects, the morning walk up at Mugdock.

I love Mugdock Country Park, and there isn’t a day goes by but I think how lucky I am to live so close to such a wonderful facility.

Today though, I never saw too much of it as my hood was up and I was looking down most of the way – as a quick look up meant a completely soaking wet face – never fun!!

Don’t you love this photo of some of my pack – with Ivy out front and the wind just caught her ears perfectly!

New Boy – Bailey

Posted on September 15, 2011March 20, 2013 by admin

Today, the Wild Side pack were joined by a new couple of members – Bailey (in the photo) and Buddi.

Both dogs were great – Buddi is super sociable and is desperate to get off lead, but one step at a time!

Bailey is a little more ‘dependent’ on Buddi and I knew that there was no way Bailey would go anywhere without his buddy, so the lead came off him first – maybe next week for you Buddy boy!

Both are really beautiful dogs that are from a loving and caring home – my favourite breed!

Watch this space for Buddi’s photo (hopefully off lead!)

It’s Sunny!

Posted on September 14, 2011March 20, 2013 by admin

A couple of great walks today with all my usual suspects, but thank goodness the weather has turned for the better again!

Yesterday, I walked with hood up battling against the remains of a hurricane. Most of the dogs really don’t mind at all – they carry on as if it’s a beautiful day – but I was at a 45 degree angle trying to stay on my feet!

Today was gorgeous – sunny and nearly warm. So I really loved today and could even get my camera out!

Family Reunion

Posted on August 25, 2011March 20, 2013 by admin

Last night, I traveled through to Edinburgh to go for a walk on the range with my dogs Holly and Ivy and to meet up with part of the extended family.

We met Ivy’s mum – Meeka and dad – Kristo (Holly’s brother) and along with them came brother Dante and 3 of her full sisters.

It was amazing to watch them all interact and they all got on SO well.

Some of the other owners were amazed that a big pack of dogs could all walk together really well, with no fighting, but I wasn’t!

If you have a nice pack, with well balanced and friendly dogs – it’s really not difficult at all. In fact, it’s a real pleasure to see them all enjoy each others company and just enjoy their walk together.

Fabulous walk – I loved it!!

Euan

Posted on August 18, 2011March 20, 2013 by admin

euan This week I have been lucky enough to have been joined by a charming young man who is doing a week of work experience with me. Euan hopes to become a vet, but hasn’t really had a lot of exposure to dogs so had contacted me with a view to gaining some.

Maximum exposure he most certainly has had this week, with smaller packs at the start of the week (didn’t want to scare him off!), building up to larger packs as the week went on.

He has walked with so many different breeds of dogs that I couldn’t possibly list them all and has delighted me by being so interested in each of them. For a young man who hasn’t come into contact with many dogs, he certainly had zero fear, even when Monty (the Newfoundland in the photo) decided that he wanted ALL poor Euan’s doggy biscuits!

He seems to have a natural affinity with dogs – I was most impressed – as even some dog owners are intimidated when they see me walking towards them with eight!

Good Luck, Euan – I’m sure that you will make a wonderful vet.

Ivy’s Daddy!

Posted on August 8, 2011March 15, 2013 by admin

The dog in this photo is none other than my dog Ivy’s dad! (He is also my dog Holly’s brother!) The lady in the photo is Alyson Elwood who has been a tremendous help to me over the last 6 years – she owned both of my girls dad’s – Monte and Kristo (both wonderful, good natured, big, beautiful Champion dogs) Alyson has helped me with a number of things over the last few years (Holly not eating well, thank goodness for Arden Grange!) and she is just wonderful – I can’t thank her enough. If you are EVER thinking about welcoming a Vizsla into your home – THIS is the person to talk to!

Monte is no longer with us 🙁 , but we had a lovely walk up at Mugdock with Kristo (in the photo) and Dante – who is Ivy’s brother!

The gentleman in the photo is about to get an Autumn Glory Vizsla from a litter that Kristo has sired (lucky him – I’m only a little jealous) – I do hope that we can all have a lovely family walk again – it was really special.

Will it not be fantastic to have a family reunion again soon?! I can’t wait!!

A warm welcome to our newest member – Laurence

Posted on August 5, 2011March 15, 2013 by admin

Today, the Wild Side Gang were joined by a new pack member – Laurence the Lab cross.

He was a little unsure about the van (no surprise there!) but once on the walk, I kept him on lead for less than 5 minutes as I was sure he was going to be fine, and I wasn’t disappointed.

He ran, jumped, and played with all the other dogs but particularly loved playing with Ghillie. Check out the youtube footage from today to see the pair of them in action – hilarious!

Laurence came instantly to me as soon as I called him, he is a super friendly boy with a beautiful nature and comes from a loving a caring home – my favourite breed of dog!

Welcome, Laurence. You and I are going to get on brilliantly!

Kellie

Posted on August 3, 2011March 15, 2013 by admin

I have been walking Kellie for months now, and I never get tired of the way he greets me – tail wagging and so pleased to see me, and he cannot wait to get to get into the doggy van!

He is definitely one of my favourite boys! He gets on so well with every pack member, and I just LOVE Kellie.

He adores his walks (and when Kellie is there, me too!), and I never, ever worry about him wandering or not getting on with other pack members – he is the most well adjusted, beautiful boy you could meet.

Isn’t he just gorgeous?

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