The Walking Dog

The Walking Dog Providing a premium dog walking and pet visiting service in Bristol BS5 and surrounding areas. Premium dog walking and pet sitting service in Bristol.
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My last walk has just finished 😞. Didn't take any pictures as I was too busy enjoying it. Thanks for the gifts and cards...
04/02/2022

My last walk has just finished 😞. Didn't take any pictures as I was too busy enjoying it.

Thanks for the gifts and cards. Hope to bump into you all soon 🤞🥂🍾🐶

31/01/2022

Evening all dog lovers.

It's with sadness that I say I'm moving away from dog walking and going back to the project management world

The company I'm going to work for is probably the only one I'd accept a role from so I am excited about the change although very sad to be leaving my dogs, most of whom I've walked for nearly 5 years.

I will be keeping up my studies in dog behaviour though so you may still see me about. I'll be keeping this page active for that purpose.

Thanks for all your support over the years and cheers to the future 🥂🍾.

A selection of my fav pics (album) is linked. ❤️

31/01/2022
31/01/2022
26/01/2022

2024 update -

This post was made two years ago and has recently been getting attention again. The sad thing is that actually nothing has changed. This program is still being made. There is ( as far as I know - and very happy to be corrected if I am wrong) no veterinary involvement with these dogs prior to filming.

How many more dogs are going to be labled as awkward, difficult, stubborn or just lazy when actually there is an underlying pain issue?

We have so many wonderful trainers and behaviourists that could fill this man’s shoes and provide far more valuable advice and training. Stop giving people like this man air time… pick someone who actually cares about the wellbeing of the dogs they work with instead of the cash going to line their pockets…

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Some phrases used on this particular episode of ‘Dogs behaving (very) badly’ where 8 year old Ruby would only get off the sofa if the rug was over the laminate flooring, and would sit down and stop on walks…

‘being a madam’

‘Controlling the diva’

‘Indulging her with rugs’

‘Thinks she’s in charge’

OR

Is this actually a dog in pain, a dog scared of slipping and hurting, a dog trying to tell everyone that she’s uncomfortable?

It’s not indulging her with a rug, it’s making sure her own home is accessible and safe for her. She’s not ‘being a diva’ and refusing to walk, she’s telling you it hurts and she’s uncomfortable.

I’m very glad that the owners realise that this dogs weight is having a significant impact on her life but there are other things that need addressing here. I have no doubt they absolutely adore their girl, that is very clear to see, but I desperately wish they had the right kind of support for Ruby, not just let’s force her to walk and walk on a floor she’s is scared

Dogs Behaving Very Badly and The Dogfather (Graham Hall)… I’m afraid the blame falls to you on this occasion. You have a massive platform with thousands of dog owners watching every episode. How about talking about signs of pain? Indicators of discomfort? When behaviours actually tell us somethings wrong? Ways to adapt houses for older dogs and those that struggle with mobility? You could educate SO MANY owners but no, it doesn’t happen. Instead we just see an uncomfortable dog being forced to walk when she doesn’t want to, and live in an environment that she is scared of.

Dogs need us to advocate for them, to realise when we need to do more and to learn the ways that they tell us something isn’t right. Owner education is the key to this and this could have been a brilliant opportunity to do just that.

2 of the morning crew 🌞
18/01/2022

2 of the morning crew 🌞

1 big and 4 small please carol 🤣
13/01/2022

1 big and 4 small please carol 🤣

Obligatory 'dog in fog' pics.
12/01/2022

Obligatory 'dog in fog' pics.

I've walked these 2 since they were 6 months old (now nearly 5) they know my body language so well that this is what the...
10/01/2022

I've walked these 2 since they were 6 months old (now nearly 5) they know my body language so well that this is what they do every time they know it's the end of the walk. Basically sit down as far away as possible from me so I can't put them on leads and take them home 🤣.

Few from this week. Little B, sycronised grass eating (an everyday occurance), D getting dry and F finds a mouse (he did...
07/01/2022

Few from this week.

Little B, sycronised grass eating (an everyday occurance), D getting dry and F finds a mouse (he did nothing beyond stare at it for a while).

We're off till the new year now. Merry Christmas and/or a happy new year ☃️🎄🎉🎊
23/12/2021

We're off till the new year now.

Merry Christmas and/or a happy new year ☃️🎄🎉🎊

As of tomorrow Shabbas been with me in my 20s, 30s and 40s!. Having a dog really is a lifetime commitment 🐕🐶. Happy tri ...
11/12/2021

As of tomorrow Shabbas been with me in my 20s, 30s and 40s!. Having a dog really is a lifetime commitment 🐕🐶.

Happy tri decade to us 😁🎆 (in my 20s in first pic).

Doggy theme tune today goes to B. Tune in the comments. Enjoy. (For context he's a rescue).
10/12/2021

Doggy theme tune today goes to B. Tune in the comments. Enjoy. (For context he's a rescue).

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08/12/2021

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☃️ Christmas foster homes needed! ☃️

If you are able to offer a safe haven to a rescue dog in need over the Christmas period, please fill in a fostering enquiry form: https://dogsfriends.me.uk/fostering/ 🎅

There's always one though who's always super happy ☺️
07/12/2021

There's always one though who's always super happy ☺️

B and E summing up today's mood 🤣
07/12/2021

B and E summing up today's mood 🤣

29/11/2021

So it appears that I had a 5* rating which has now disappeared despite having 18 5* reviews.

Fantastic Facebook, thanks 😔

Autumn colours and nice sniffy things today.
11/11/2021

Autumn colours and nice sniffy things today.

It's animal tune time again (I've been thinking).Today is K with (song in comments).....
05/11/2021

It's animal tune time again (I've been thinking).

Today is K with (song in comments).....

04/11/2021

There’s a lot more to it than sniffing each other’s butts.

Was a bit windy at Troopers Hill today. 🌪️. D was loving it. N looks like his ears will blow off 😂
20/10/2021

Was a bit windy at Troopers Hill today. 🌪️.

D was loving it. N looks like his ears will blow off 😂

Couldn't get all my chihuahuas today into one pic 🙂
30/09/2021

Couldn't get all my chihuahuas today into one pic 🙂

They all float down here Georgie 🤣 If you know, you know
28/09/2021

They all float down here Georgie 🤣 If you know, you know

And comedy photo of the week goes to.. M for his lovely display today on an otherwise cute image 🤣
15/09/2021

And comedy photo of the week goes to.. M for his lovely display today on an otherwise cute image 🤣

Newbie M giving it the 😛 today 🐶
07/09/2021

Newbie M giving it the 😛 today 🐶

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