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Two Jack Russell’s

Posted on May 11, 2011March 15, 2013 by admin

Although I have been walking both my Jack Russell’s for months now, they had never been on the same walk before – and boy, did they have a ball!

Max (the one nearer the camera) always runs about at full pelt, and so does Dexter – but together they were absolutely hilarious. They never once stopped chasing each other about, it was as if all the other dogs weren’t there (Ivy was well put out!)

I laughed at Max and Dexter’s antics so many times today – they will both be very, very tired boys tonight!

Boris

Posted on May 10, 2011March 15, 2013 by admin

I have now been walking Boris (the vizsla in the photo) for over a year.

In that time he has gone from being the cutest puppy, to a wee bit of a tearaway to the more grown up gorgeous boy he is now.

He has one of the biggest personalities of all the dogs, gets on famously with everyone, adores our walks together and is so excited when I go to pick him up that he is hard to contain!

I laugh out loud at Boris and his antics often and although he can be a tiny bit dominant within my pack, it’s hysterical if I bump into another dog walker with their pack. Most of my pack will go up to the other pack, tails wagging and curious – but where is Boris? Always, always right between my legs HIDING from them – he practically knocks me over in his haste to get to me.

Not so brave then, eh Boris? He is pictured here with a dog that he gets on brilliantly with, Rio the Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Still sunny? What’s going on?!

Posted on May 4, 2011March 15, 2013 by admin

Two great walks today with all my usual suspects, but what IS unusual is that it has now been sunny every day for nearly two whole weeks!

Yesterday I welcomed back Jackson, who has been away for a wee while, and boy does he LOVE his walks. He leaps straight into the van, is super friendly with all the other dogs, keeps his eye on me the whole time and any time I stop, he come running over to me as if to say “what’s wrong? Why on earth have you stopped?!” Nice to have you back, Jackson. Hope the weather holds for another wee while…………

A warm welcome to our newest member – Odette!

Posted on April 14, 2011March 15, 2013 by admin

Today we welcomed a new member into the pack – Odette the Basset Bleu de Gascogne. No, I hadn’t heard of them either! Apparently, she’s the only one in Scotland….

She was really super, jumped into the van (which surprised me – nicely!) traveled really well, was super friendly with all the other dogs, LOVED her walk, and the first time that I called “Odette!” she came straight back to me – perfect!

She’s a lovely friendly girl from a loving and caring home – my favourite breed of dog. Welcome Odette, you and I are going to get on just brilliantly!

A lovely warm(er) day!

Posted on April 12, 2011March 15, 2013 by admin

Two great walks today – the first up at Drymen with Coco, Rusty, Murphy, Herbie, Rudi and Sheulie, and of course Holly and Ivy. I had company this morning of my daughter Sarah, who likes to come with me when she can and I love having company!

This afternoon was at Mugdock Country Park with Laddie and Meg, Boris, Rocco, Milly, Riley, Skye (pictured here) and Juno. Juno’s owners have just bought the most adorable 8 week old Golden Lab (Chilli) and when I go to pick up or drop off Juno I can’t keep my hands off her!! She’s SO GORGEOUS. Really can’t wait till she can come out too…

Herbie’s Holiday

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

Herbie has been on holiday with me for the last week, and he has been really fabulous. He has loved his walks at Mugdock, Drymen and Queen’s View and back at my house he has been the perfect house guest.

He gets on so well with Holly and Ivy and has really enjoyed being part of my extended family. My kids just love him (me too!) as he is a really lovely, friendly boy.

Herbie does love to have a sleep on my settee, so although I will miss him terribly, I will get a seat again when he goes home!!

A warm welcome to our newest member – Brodie

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

Today, we welcomed a new member into our pack – Brodie!

He couldn’t have been better – he was only a little unsure about the van – and once up at Mugdock I instantly let him off the lead as I was sure he just wanted to play (and I wasn’t wrong!)

He played really well (but very respectfully) with my well balanced pack and the first time I called him, he instantly ran back to me.

Brodie is a really lovely and friendly boy who traveled well, comes from a loving and caring home, loved his walk and fitted in beautifully! How lucky can I be??

Welcome Brodie, you are a fantastic addition to my wonderful pack!!

A warm welcome to our newest member – Ellie

Posted on March 29, 2011March 15, 2013 by admin

Today, I welcomed a new girl into the pack – Ellie. She was a little unsure about the van (nothing unusual there!) but still traveled really well.

Once up at Mugdock, I let her off the lead within about two minutes as she was dying to get in amongst the other dogs.

She played beautifully and very respectfully with all the others, she was super friendly and the first time I called “Ellie!” she instantly shot back to me.

Ellie is a beautiful girl, with a nature to match and comes from a loving and caring home – my favourite kind of dog! Yet another Carlsberg dog – how lucky can I be??

Welcome Ellie, you and I are going to get along just perfectly!

Vince and Holly

Posted on March 24, 2011March 15, 2013 by admin

On the most beautiful day of the year (so far, fingers crossed!) I spent ages at Abbe’s Loch – as all the dogs just loved it!

A fabulous morning walk with great dogs that just LOVE the wilds that I walk, and just as fab this afternoon with another pack up at Drymen which is now clear of the forestry works which have been there for weeks – hurrah!

In the photo are my dog Holly with her (half) brother Vince. They have got on SO well, and Vince just bounced into the van this morning – he obviously now does realise what’s at the end of the van journey!

Vince

Posted on March 18, 2011March 15, 2013 by admin

Today we welcomed a new Vizsla in to the pack (even if it is just for a few days!)

I am walking Vince while his owners are away sunning themselves, and I’m delighted to have him. He wasn’t too sure about the van (very few are to start with!) but he is great out on the walks. Super friendly and sociable and first time I called “Vince!” he instantly ran back to me, but best of all he is Holly’s brother!! (well, half brother, but you know!)

Shame you are only with us all for a few days, Vince – I could get used to another Carlsberg dog!

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