Big Dogs Walking

08/19/2024

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Petition to Reverse the Ban on Commercial Dog Walkers at Ramsden Park

08/17/2024

Homeward bound from cottage vacation #2. Walks resume on Monday!

06/26/2024

The Monday Crews! Hellooooo summer!

06/04/2024

Last Friday’s lean afternoon crew kicking off summer weather!

06/02/2024

Remembering Logan today. ❤️🌈

05/09/2024

At the end of March we said goodbye to our elder statesmen, Roc. Red Roc/Rocket/Red was given a terminal diagnosis of bladder cancer in March of last year, and a six month life expectancy. We tried to give him the best of whatever he had left, and he happily celebrated his 15th birthday last October, and his mum Kay’s 101st birthday in February!

I started walking Roc in May of 2022. He did the midday group walk from Monday to Friday and it was just me and him on Saturdays. He was hard of hearing, almost deaf, but would still hear the treat pouch zipper. Most Saturdays we would bomb around Chorley Park, and he would smell all the smells, say hi to the other dogs, and go for a roll in the grass or snow. At the dog parks, he would find some of his other favourite humans and hang out with them. He would get all the treats.
I love you, Roc. I wish I knew you for more of your life, but I am so thankful for the couple of years that I did have. I hope you enjoyed our time together as much as I did.
❤️🌈

04/05/2024

yes - but not in the way you might think.

if you’re in the path of the upcoming eclipse it’s hard to escape the mounting excitement! hopefully you have your eclipse glasses ready 😎 here is what you need to know for your dog’s safety:

🌕 it’s actually a myth that the sun is more dangerous during an eclipse. it’s the same sun as always and looking directly at it can cause severe damage to the retinas. but looking at it on a normal day is extremely uncomfortable so we tend not to do it.

🌖 but during an eclipse we are not only more likely to want to look at it, it’s not as uncomfortable to stare at it for more than a second. and so the need for specialized eyewear.

🌗 dogs typically don’t look up at the sun at any time (so smart!) and will treat it as they would any other day. so no need to get them special goggles (please don’t encourage them to look up, safety glasses or not)

But you should consider the following:

🌘 if you bring them to an area where a crowd is congregating to view the spectacle, the energy and noise of the crowd could be stressful. better to leave them at home if they aren’t crowd-proof.

🌑 dogs who are stressed during storms may see the darkening sky mid-day as a sign that a storm is coming in which case this could trigger an anxiety or panic attack.

🌒Livestock and wildlife may be more reactive to an eclipse so if you happen to be around these, best to keep your dog indoors.

🌒 and if you choose to stay outside with your dog just keep an eye on them for any sign of stress (panting, shaking, lip licking, tucked tails, flattened ears, whining, etc..) and if they are anything but happy and relaxed get them inside for some cuddles (if they like that kind of thing).

Where will you be during the eclipse and will your dog be with you?

Let me know in the comments! ⬇️

03/23/2024

Beauty winter day for a hike with ! Archie, Rebel, Rosie, and Roch! (Cameo by Tucker)

03/23/2024

15 year old Roc hanging out with 14 year old Ginger from !

03/21/2024

Heartwarming to see another good day for Roc!

03/21/2024

Red Roc relaxing after his return to walks! He gave us quite a scare last weekend but he did great today.

03/21/2024

Got a l’il bit o’ snerr for the morning gang!

03/19/2024

Hunter. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hunter.
I met Hunter and her sister Inca in January 2014, thanks to Caroline at Raising Rover. My midday walk only had one spot available, so I added a third walk, three days a week. It wasn’t long until I began housesitting for them as well. Hunter was 2 1/2 years old when she started walks, full of excitement and energy, crazy for sticks and balls. Hunter was all business at the park, yet she was the absolute sweetest dog at home.
She would carry two or three balls or sticks in her mouth, and point out all the other balls and sticks on the ground so I could throw or kick them for her to chase. If you have followed this account over the years, you might recall the many different pictures of her carrying a giant stick or rolling a giant log.
She barked at her sticks, she barked at the other dogs that came near her sticks. She would sometimes bark at dogs from in the car unless I was rubbing her ears. She always rode to the park standing just over my shoulder, front paws on my middle console. Stuck her nose through the open sunroof until she sneezed in the summer. She loved being in the water, and the mud, and would roll around in both.

Hunter was a BDW Original. I was so incredibly fortunate to have her in my life for over 10 years. Hunter, Queen of the Timbers, Queen of the Afternoon Walk.

I love you Hunter. You will be missed immeasurably. 🍻🌈❤️

03/19/2024

Monday, Let’s Go!

02/27/2024

BIIIIIIG Happy 3rd Gotchaversary to my guy Roch today! Infinite thanks to Caroline , and Logan ❤️, and of course .wickware for helping get the process rolling and bringing Roch and I together.

02/17/2024

February faces of the morning crew since there wasn’t any snow until the afternoon yesterday! Bentley, Harley, Archie, Ruby, and Archie Poo! Big flourish by Harley to finish the week off and send us into the Family Day long weekend.

02/16/2024

February faces! Meadow, Riley, Leo, Hunter, and Georgia!

02/16/2024

February faces! Murphy, Maggie, Roc, Zoey, L’il Rosie, and Rebel!

02/01/2024

Somebody had a great day at the spaw today! He looks five kilos lighter. Thanks to Deb and the staff for Roch’s de-shedding! Roch even got to hang with Go Leash Go’s Sazzy!

01/22/2024

What a wonderfully wintery week we had! Finally! Midday gang, Go!

01/22/2024

What a wonderfully wintery week we had! Finally! Morning group, Go!

01/15/2024

Sunday hike with the home team!

01/12/2024

01/12/2024

What a great snowy start to the morning! Cameo by our good buddy Lucky from as he celebrated his 7th birthday today!

01/11/2024

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01/11/2024

Wednesday morning! So long snow, hello puddles. ,

01/10/2024

Well…today was a bit of a day. Afternoon edition.