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Jodys Pet Care, Basildon (2025)

10/07/2025

Thursdays walks, all of them again. Well, those temps were too high for proper walks, so everyone got 30/40 mins and other than Hobo, who'd have happily lay in the shade on the green, everyone was done. Dylan mooched the shadiest green spot near him with my eejit, checking the sniffs and trying to stay calm in kebabs case, though she was better than yesterday. Down to Hobo where we mooched the green, Hobo being a star about following my route, even though he definitely wanted to walk through the pub, but the streets were already getting too hot for paws. Last Reggie, who was a little over excited to see me and needed a second lead to combat his silly game of trying to play tug with the one you're holding 😁 he settled after a bit, then realised he was too hot and after a chill in the shade led me home. Clever lad.
A huge thanks to all for your patience with the continuous van issue, and now the heat. I'll continue to keep everything going as best I can during this time

09/07/2025

Wednesdays walks, all of them, as I forgot my phone charger so just a few photos from each walk.
First, a massive thanks to Dylans mum for kindly lending me her car of the day ❤ and thanks to everyone else for their patience and forgiving the shorter walks.
The poos did wonderfully over busy mill meadows. We stuck to the quiet little area and had lots of little searches as Kebab was a screaming mess of excitement. Thankfully my curly friends didn't follow her energy and stayed calm and sniffy, Murphy even stopping for what's become a regular sit while he watches the action.
Next Dylan and Hobo, who happily mooched the local green with a slightly calmer Kebab. They were incredibly good at sticking together and just being chill. Hobo was even good enough to not plant, even when we headed home a little early.
Poor Rahni had to put up with just me, even if I had the van I'm keeping Kebab apart from her favourite mate as she's got a knee injury. We mooched her local, watching the odd human and playing chase the sausage and chase the human for a bit of recall practice
Not the most exciting day out for any of them, but we (mostly) saw friends, sniffed the smells, and enjoyed the scenery, and I was just happy to be walking with my mates again, even if I didn't actually make any money after costs

27/06/2025

Pip recall. Notice I wait until she's finished sniffing and her nose come up, this means she's more likely to listen and come in these early stages. This was one of our last practices, and I'd upped the game from her already moving towards me, to about to move towards me. I also move away as she comes, creating a reason to come, I'm going, it can also help to turn around, which I didn't do as I was recording. Didn't she do well, clever girl ❤

27/06/2025

Fridays walk 1. RUSTY'S BACK!!! I'm so incredibly happy to have my wriggliest, silliest goof back in the crews. First he had to meet Georgous, with help from his mum, a quick wander up the street. Unusually Rusty wouldn't move away after a few moments sniffing hello, which is the usual way we do things. I didn't want to create tension so I let him stay. He did snap, a mild reaction, and Georgous politely backed off and went to sniff something, dog speak for I'm not going to bother you. A few seconds apart, both had a shake off and we set off again, Rusty way more relaxed and Georgous as unbothered as always. It's almost like a test, what will you do if I do this, and Georgous reaction was such a kind, safe one Rusty couldn't help but feel reassured. He's such a steady lad.
The walk itself went wonderfully, everyone together, Rusty and Kebab roaming a bit, but never far from the other three, who were together most the walk. Rusty remembered the rules, not too much running, which I thought he might struggle with from the excitement of being back, but he was a star (I'm not being mean, he has a dodgy knee, plus he's just recovered from a serious injury). He only ran to return to me, and have a silly wriggle on the floor 😁 He didn't even mind when George came over to see what this silly dog was doing. Georgous trailed his line again, me only grabbing it when we stopped for drinks, as I couldn't always watch him, and they notice that and sneak off. He didn't though, happy to wait his turn for the water bowl in the shade of the tree. We took longer than normal to get to the car park, stopping for extra drinks as it was a bit hot for no shade, but I'd needed familiar and open for Rustys first walk back. You also move slower the more dogs there are, waiting for any that stop, and there's usually one that's stopped. We retraced our steps on the way back, even though Kebab had been a bit lost in the long grass, the path was too hot, and the long grass offered some coolness. We bumbed into rspb John as we hit the little parking area, Rusty wandering into a bush close by. He came out after a few minutes absolutely covered in sticky balls, the amount in his ears means his mums going to be picking them out all night 🙈 I do well at getting the dogs grubby but this was an impressive effort, even on one of my walks, and only minutes from the van. I'll blame John, if I hadn't stopped to chat he wouldn't have gone in there 😁 The crew did wait very nicely while I did chat, mooching nearby, checking sniffs, but no one went to far. A wonderful walk, it's lovely to see Amber in a proper crew again, and she seems to have taken to Georgous immediately, but then who couldn't, as I said to his mum today, those aren't ears, they're angel wings 😁

27/06/2025

Fridays walk 2. A lovely walk, it's certainly Murphys favourite day, he really likes Nala, he's never even guarded food from her. We mooched wild fields, trying to keep to the shade as much as possible. The dogs weren't that bothered, this crew cope quite well with the heat, us humans were not so comfortable 😁 Orla braved mooching under the gorse bushes, which are incredibly spiky. I love remembering how far they've come with things like this, while watching them bravely explore. Kebab was the most engaged she's been here for ages, and the exciting bush wasn't today, I guess it's resident was out, so we could actually pause at the crossroads and let the crew wander up the different paths and onto wildlife pond field, though not too close to the pond. We wandered to the bench for a snuffle, keeping a good eye on Orla so she didn't sneak off to the pond. Down the path for the shade and different sniffs. Back out to the main path, where they all got to be off lead, they were so chill, though Orla did wander ahead at one point and needed calling back. Cheeky girl 😁 the poos also coped wonderfully with quite a few humans wandering about, one close enough we had to stop and make room for. Not one woo from Orla, the only barking from her was from excitement at the start of the walk 😁

27/06/2025

My solo with Dolly and Pip, minus Dolly who was still being groomed by the excellent Wagtails with Louis . Lucky girls having the best mobile groomer in the area. Pip had already had her turn, so sporting her excellent bow we hit the shady walk. It's always nice to have a one to one, and Pip was an absolute joy. I alway get more connection from her than her sister anyway, but without Dolly to distract her she was an attentive bouncing ball, wandering off but checking in more and more often, amazed she got sausage every time, even if she'd only just looked and got some. By the end of the walk she was mooching feet from me, returning after each wander to a good sniff. We also coped amazingly with a group of humans enjoying the park too, we bumped into them three times, the first me guiding Pip round them, the second time she only needed a bit of help understanding we needed to move past together, she even paused to sniff the closest mans leg. Third time she paid them no attention and just chose her path by them, no help needed from me. She did so well we also walked past some people in the kids park, who she just totally ignored. She was so engaged we also practiced some recall and she smashed it each time. Of course we start easy, with her already heading my way, but if I'd tried that week one she'd have just walked by me rather than come to me. Such a lovely walk, she didn't even pull for the majority of it, and she sniffed way more, usually she gets into racing her sister, wanting to be ahead, and needs a little help slowing down at times

26/06/2025

Thursdays walk 1. Somewhere new for all but Carlos today as we did his local due to me running late after a crazy amount of temporary traffic lights on the route. Len was lively and mooched with Carlos all walk, even managing to stand and wait for me, Kebab and his brother without barking. That shows his hips felt as good as they can, as he struggles to stand when they're sore. Carlos was in a super playful mood, it's lucky he like playing with me so much as I'm all he had. He'll have his brother back next week, and maybe Reggie, and can bounce with them. Unfortunately Pugs did struggle, the path was hard and those legs are sore. They didn't give out like on Tuesday, but he needed to stop lots, poor wee lad. Kebab was distracted, but did connect a lot, not bad in a new area, it's just a shame she doesn't want to play with the crew, or doesn't think to. That why I like her with Rahni, the bulldozer always makes it very obvious, going in to her, which seems to work at getting her attention compared to styles like Carlos, who bounces at a distance and move away. Yet, those dogs she doesn't see suit her play style more, chasing and running, very frustrating, but hopefully we'll get there. Pugs found it easier on the way back, down hill, and the big boys had slowed a little so we were more of a team, which was nice for Pugs, he likes to with his brother if he can be. When he was young and fit he was always by Lens side, except in ponds where he soon realised he not actually a lab 😁

26/06/2025

Thursdays walk 2. A bit of cloud cover meant we could wander the playing fields for a change of sniff, and in the hopes of more connection with Kebab. The boys mooched together for most the walk, Hobo occasionally wandering too far or in entirely the wrong direction and needing calling back. He was a good lad though and listened well. I try to avoid the container and woods entrance, there's a tonne of rats there, plus it's the most likely place to run into other dogs and humans. Unfortunately it's probably the most interesting place in the field, and Hobo aimed there a few times, even from quite a distance, but he always came back when asked. We stopped for a snuffle on the wooded slope, Dylan and Kebab making sure they found every last bit, while Hobo gets bored and wanders off checking sniffs near by instead. We attempted a game at the top of the field, kebab zooming and Hobo trying to catch her eye. There were tiny moments of connection but her mind was mainly on the rabbit warrens in the bushes near by, and Hobo was a bit nervous of her line, so he gave up and bounced at Dylan, who did one bounce back before stopping. It shows how much he likes Hobo, even his oldest mate, Amber, can't get him to play at all now. Down the metal fence in the middle of the field, Kebab a bit over excited for the zoom, but she settled and actually shared some sniffs with the boys by the time we hit the bushes again. Back to the van, needing to wait to let a group of ladies get into their cars before heading to the van for a good drink. Hobo did so well getting in, as soon as I said he'd have to get in once Dylan finished drinking he did, before Dylan had finished. I thought he might try getting out again as he waited, but a few bits of chicken were enough reward to stand there nicely. Good lad

26/06/2025

Thursdays walk 3, minus Skye. I was so hopefully and she at least looked pleased to see me today and got up to snuffle chicken, but she refused anything else. It's probably the first day in weeks she felt anywhere near comfortable and she probably didn't want to ruin it by moving. Me and Jess had a lovely little mooch, navigating a bunch of dogs at the entrance who were interested in Jess, but she wasn't bothered. She's not nervous but she speaks quietly, just ignoring them and sniffing, so I moved between when they came over to sniff her bum, taking her lack of interest as a sign to protect her. She attempted to take me to the cafe but she refused to buy me cake so I told her we'd have to leave it 😁 up the path to the other entrance, stopping to bother a dog who spoke quietly too, about not wanting to say hello, so I moved her away. Off we went after they'd gone, checking the sniffs all the way back to the van. Such a peaceful time with little legs

25/06/2025

Wednesdays walk 1. Round two with Hobo and the poos. We did really well today, Hobo had to pick up the poos, not something he's done much, pick ups, and he coped well with the extra time in the van and the pit stop. Back to wild fields, it couldn't be that busy again and I was right. Up the path, only awkward as we got close to our turning, a lady on the bench in the field ahead started calling out, setting Kebab then Orla off. I couldn't see her dog and had no idea why she was so bothered until I'd got my crew down our path, I thought she was just a bit weird 🙈 a little snuffle to settle those upset by the lady and then a little chill while they all mooched about that area. Hobo showed interest in Murphy, he's surprisingly blind to Murphys subtle requests to be left, so I'm stepping between. What is good is Murphy has gone from freezing with tail tucked to a lip curl, which means he's feeling safer about expressing himself at least. Hobo's also getting the idea as he only approached Murphy once today, while he did it a few times yesterday. We mooched the field, Hobo and Dylan leading the way, Orla sometimes with them, but more with me and her brother. Me and my curly mates were going slow and steady, them sniffing and me pausing for them and to try and connect with Kebab, so Dylan and Hobo waited together or returned to us, when they started to get too far ahead. Dylan always making that choice to return, with Hobo unable to resist following. We were so slow we didn't have time for bench snuffles so we turned down the path, Kebab as usual getting over excited by what's in that bush. I kept to the poos pace though, knowing we'd get past and reconnect somewhat (she wasn't very connected all walk). Another pause as we hit the open field, all just standing, taking in the views and air smells, before we headed to the main path. Orla had done well, she's much more relaxed about Hobo than her brother, she already quite likes him in fact, so she got to be off lead until we neared the van. Lovely stuff. A few weeks and I think they'll start feeling like a proper crew

25/06/2025

Wednesdays walk 2. I'll be moving Dylan to this walk once the poos are comfortable with Hobo. At the moment he's helping their confidence and encouraging Hobo to get in the van so he can hang out with his mate. Back to the hill tops today as we had such a lovely walk there last week. They mooched very nicely to the open field where they had a game. Well, they started, Kebab zooming and Rahni trying to catch her, but my loon zoomed into the next field and disappeared. Rahni listened well, not perfect but she managed to come to me after a couple of requests, rather than follow the eejit. We then waited out Kebab, me calling a couple of times, then whistling when I heard her approaching. She struggled to get to me, rahni deaf and in pounce mode while I held onto her harness. Some sausage at her nose turned her and Kebab could come in and get her reward too. That was enough fast fun in this heat and they spent the rest of the walk mooching together, sharing sniffs and watching the world. They enjoyed the excellent veiw, Rahni choosing to lay in the shade for a bit while Kebab mooched near by. Back we headed, sticking to the edge of the fields for the shade, only braving the sun to stop at the fountain for drinks and lots of sniffs before they led me to the van, a little early but fair enough in this weather

24/06/2025

Tuesdays walk 1. Hobo has joined Tuesdays, a but sudden but needs must and Orla and Murphy have been doing so well I felt they'd cope okay. A little help from Hobos mum for introduction (thanks 😊), Hobo not entirely helpful as he was far too interested in me and my mates. Orla wooed, Murphy looked unsure, but we walked it out, getting closer and then parallel walking until Orla settled and Murphy looked calmer, even though his tail was droppy. They did brilliantly in the van and coped well with Hobo getting out, unfortunately as soon as we set off down the path lovely Liz and her two came our way. We went and hid in the woods, the poos tense, Kebab excited and too many needing help to understand what's wanted to attempt anything else. Once they'd gone we headed up the main path but more dogs coming our way meant another quick escape down a side path for another snuffle. Once in wild fields I could put lines on and let everyone else off, putting a quick stop to a game between Orla and Archie for Murphys sake, he was too tense for anything exciting to happen. A good snuffle instead, that Hobo wasn't overly interested in, so watched the world instead. I'm sure he was wondering why all we were doing was snuffling, it's no wonder he was bored by the third go in quick succession. Through the field but workers at the end meant we didn't get far before I had to grab Hobo and Archie. Orla coped well with the workers, who were breaking up rocks from what I could gather. Archie watched them for ages, a little tense and unsure at all this noise, but he realised they were no danger and moved on after a bit. Down the path, no time for a bench snuffle, Kebab getting over excited but settling again as we got to the open field again. The workers had finished and were heading back on the other path, so we stopped so we didn't bump into them on the cross roads, everyone waiting really nicely. Out to main path, which was thankfully empty, and we could make our way down as a team, all on lead but Murphy. A rather frustrating first walk for this crew, and I'd gone there because it's usually so quiet. At least Orla seemed to quite like Hobo after a bit, and Archie did well not getting too excited about a new friend, it was only Murphy who remained quietly unsure. Hobo is also joining wednesdays so we can go again tomorrow, and hopefully have a more relaxed, enjoyable time

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