Day Fifteen. We have hit the THIRD week of isolation. As the UK enters its third week on coronavirus lockdown, the death toll has increased by 441 to a new total of 5,375. Will this lockdown be extended? What will happen next? 66 million people live in the UK and 26% of the population ownsContinue reading “Canines + humans vs COVID-19”
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Beachin Dog Hydrotherapy
As they say ‘Just keep swimming!’ – Dory, Finding Nemo I own a retired Irish ex-racing Greyhound and he doesn’t have the best of confidence with every day situations. Although I have owned him since 2 years old and he is now 5 years old, its tough to establish confidence in a dog that didn’tContinue reading “Beachin Dog Hydrotherapy”
Walkies #7: Wepre Park (woods walk)
Autumn is here. With its beautiful coloured leaves keeping the ground warm and wet (and slippery) and the cold breeze that kisses your nose with an icy affect making it apparent that “winter is coming” (G.o.T reference). This experience was acknowledged in our walkies today; All humans wrapped up with wellies, coats and beanies mostContinue reading “Walkies #7: Wepre Park (woods walk)”
Walkies #6: Delamere Forest
Ahh autumn the best time of year for forest walks with your furry friend. Obi and I enjoyed walking among the beautifully coloured trees and leaves that had so effortlessly fallen to the ground carpeting the mud beneath our feet and exposing the branches of above trees that are now standing proudly naked for everyoneContinue reading “Walkies #6: Delamere Forest”
EAR Tattoos- the dog version of a licence plate
If you get close to the inside of a hounds ear to take a glimpse of the green scribbles than you should know that these random letters and numbers can actually be very useful to find amazing facts about your greyhound and their past or present. These EAR TATTOOS are given to the little greyhoundContinue reading “EAR Tattoos- the dog version of a licence plate”
Walkies #4: Ryecroft Meadow enclosed field
Ryecroft Meadow is a beautiful 4-acre field in the countryside location of Gresford in Wrexham. The field is perfect for dogs that cannot be let off in public areas, giving the sense of security for all dog owners and to work on training or nervous dogs and for you to feel less stressed and confident whilst lettingContinue reading “Walkies #4: Ryecroft Meadow enclosed field”
Crickey… ANXIETY
‘So, how are you feeling today?’You can ask the question but the dog will never be able to answer so that you could understand. This is frustrating for not only the dog but the human as well. I never thought I would have to talk about dogs and anxiety. No, I don’t mean the normalContinue reading “Crickey… ANXIETY”
Walkies #3 Bilberry Woods
Now, I don’t want to be biased but… Oh My God This Bilberry Woods is by far the best dog walking area so far. Don’t get me wrong, there are some cons but they will come much later on. This walk is level for much of the way but does have stiles and rough groundContinue reading “Walkies #3 Bilberry Woods”
Walkies #1: Countess of Chester Park
This lovely quite park is full of fur friendly dogs and their owners. Everybody today had a wonderful woofing dog that loved the open space. There are options to stick to the concrete, paved paths or whack on those wellies and adventure the grassland paths. This park is situated on a former landfill site whichContinue reading “Walkies #1: Countess of Chester Park”
