Spot The Dog Walking Service

29/06/2024

A lovely walk up the Eildons to celebrate Dougal’s 2nd birthday 🎁 🎂 🎉 .Beautiful day , wonderful views , his favourite place to be . 🥰♥️

02/03/2024

Quando capiremo questa realtà?

Sono un cane del 21° secolo.

-Sono un Malinois.
Sovradotato tra i cani, brillo in tutte le discipline e sono sempre pronto a lavorare.
Oggi mi chiedono di rilassarmi sul divano tutto il giorno tutti i giorni.

-Sono un Akita Inu.
I miei antenati sono stati selezionati per la lotta tra cani.
Oggi mi chiedono di essere tollerante e mi si rimprovera la mia reattività quando uno di loro si avvicina a me.

-Sono un Beagle.
Quando inseguivo la mia preda, davo voce, così i cacciatori potevano seguirmi.
Oggi mi si mette un collare elettrico per stare zitto, e vorremmo che tornassi al richiamo con uno schiocco di dita.

-Sono uno Yorkshire Terrier.
Ero un terrificante cacciatore di ratti nelle miniere inglesi.
Oggi si pensa che non sia in grado di usare le mie zampe e mi tengono sempre tra le braccia.

-Sono un Labrador Retriever.
La mia visione della felicità è un tuffo in uno stagno per riportare al mio padrone l'anatra a cui ha sparato.
Oggi ci siamo dimenticati che sono un cane da movimento e grandi corse, sono grasso e devo fare la tata dei bambini.

-Sono un Jack Russel.
Sono in grado di affrontare una volpe un tasso e un ratto più grande di me nella sua tana.
Oggi mi rimproverano per il mio maledetto carattere e vorrebbero trasformarmi in un cane da salotto.

-Sono un Husky Siberiano.
Ho conosciuto i grandi spazi della Russia settentrionale, dove potevo trainare slitte a velocità impressionante.
Oggi ho come solo orizzonte solo le pareti del giardino, e per sola occupazione i buchi che scavo nel terreno.

-Sono un Border Collie.
Sono fatto per lavorare otto ore al giorno, e sono un artista inconfondibile del lavoro con il gregge.
Oggi sono arrabbiati con me perché, per mancanza di pecore, cerco di controllare biciclette, auto, bambini di casa e tutto ciò che è in movimento.

Io sono...
Sono un cane del 21° secolo.
Sono bello, sono allerta, sono ubbidiente, sto in una borsa...
ma sono anche un individuo che ha bisogno di esprimere i propri istinti, e non sono adatto alla vita sedentaria che vorresti farmi condurre.
Passare otto ore al giorno da solo in giardino, vederti un po' la sera quando torni a casa e avere diritto solo a una piccola passeggiata igienica mi renderà profondamente infelice.
Lo esprimerò abbaiando durante tutto il giorno, trasformando il tuo giardino in un campo minato, facendo i miei bisogni dentro casa, essendo ingestibile le rare volte che mi ritroverò fuori e, a volte, passando le mie giornate affondato sul mio cuscino.
Penserai allora che sono felice di poter godere di tutta questa comodità mentre vai a lavorare: in realtà sarò in esaurimento, perché questo male non è appannaggio dell'umano ma anche del cane del 21° secolo.
Se ti piaccio, se mi sogni da sempre, se i miei bellissimi occhi azzurri o il mio look da atleta mi fanno desiderare, ma non puoi regalarmi una vera vita da cani, una vita che vale davvero la pena di essere vissuta, e se non puoi offrirmi il lavoro che i miei geni chiedono, allora rinuncia a me.
Se ti piace il mio aspetto ma non sei disposto ad accettare i miei tratti di carattere derivati da una rigorosa selezione genetica e pensi di poterli cambiare con la tua unica buona volontà, allora rinuncia a me.
Sono un cane del 21° secolo, sì,ma in fondo a me, dorme ancora colui che combatteva, colui che cacciava, colui che tirava slitte, colui che guidava un gregge.
E prima o poi, nel bene o nel male, si sveglierà.
E allora cosa farai?
Mi cederai?
Mi abbandonerai?
O mi sopprimerai?

31/12/2023

Heartbreaking 💔

Our thoughts are with all our colleges in rescue and all veterinary practice.

This has been written by a vet, we don't know which vet but it could have been any of many across the country.

On the 31st of December, myself and colleagues across the country will be obliged to humanely destroy dogs for the way they look.

Imagine being presented when a friendly, happy dog, who wags its tail as you talk to it and stroke its head. You have to restrain it, for an intravenous catheter to be placed in its leg. Some will just sit and patiently let you perform the task, others will wriggle and fight the restraint. Sometimes, we have to sedate them, because they get stressed and won’t tolerate being held. Sometimes, they’ll bark, scratch you, growl and snarl, bare their teeth, or worse case scenario, bite.
This is done with no malice, or because they’re evil, it’s because they’re frightened. They have no idea what’s going on, where they are, or who you are. Their actions are not premeditated, pre-planned. They happen in the moment, as a reaction to the environment and what’s happening to them.

Any dog breed can have these reactions, not just large Bully breeds.

However, because our government has deemed Bully Breeds (who fit certain criteria) dangerous, they will become a banned breed. This means they cannot be rehomed or sold on. So what happens with all the bullies in rescues that haven’t been rehomed in time? What happens to all the bullies that are abandoned by their owners because they don’t want to comply with the rules?

They’re bought to us, as a profession, to be euthanised.

As vet nurses, we hold these beautiful creatures, whilst they are either sedated or have an intravenous catheter placed. We tell them how good they are, that they are loved and that we are so so sorry. We offer them some food, no one wants to die on an empty stomach. And when the time comes for the lethal injection, we’re there for them, holding them whilst they take their last breath, feeling the weight of their body press into ours as they become limp. We stand back, and look at the lifeless body on the floor, of a beautiful, friendly dog, who’s been destroyed for how it looks.

That’s it. Deed done.

It’s soul destroying, tears are shed for a dog you’ve never met before, but have fallen in love with and feel so desperately sorry for. No words describe the feeling you experience in this moment, and it’s something I wish I could protect others in my profession from, but I can’t.

New years this year isn’t something I’m looking forward to, so rather than judge me for that, please try to understand. As a profession, we have the most harrowing time upon us.

06/06/2023

27/08/2022

**Trend 3** Most children I work with are smart and emotionally intelligent, but the school system doesn't work for them.

When they feel safe, cared about, relaxed and calm, the magic can unfold.

Each one has the right to realise their potential

13/08/2022

Another is on its way! ⚠️🌡☀️

As the temperatures across the UK start to climb again and with an amber "extreme heat" alert issued by the Met Office, we want to remind owners to be mindful of their pets during the hot days.

Heat stroke can affect many animals, so we urge pet owners to learn the key signs to look for.

Keep our helpful infographic to hand to ensure you know the signs of heatstroke.

13/08/2022

It’s gonna be a hot one for the next few days. 🌡️🔥

Take them for a walk early morning or evening when it’s cool.

Stay safe and enjoy the glorious weather ❤

09/08/2022

Love this 😂❤️

03/08/2022

Recently I read "If you have a dog walker, you shouldn't have a dog."

This is my boy, he has a dog walker 2 days a week, on my busiest days. The days when I'm too wiped out to offer him the decent romp in lovely natural environments that he deserves.

'Dog walker' is such an understated title.

These guys are the bridge between the modern reality our dogs have been thrust into, that's so at odds with their genetics.

The vast majority of dogs were not born to be content with 15 minute pavement walks, but you need to work to pay the bills. I get it.

Did you know behaviour problems rarely occur in nature?

Our dogs are captive animals.

Sit with that one as long as you need.

They were not designed for sofa snoozing and short restrictive walks on a tight lead on paved ground.

When behaviour problems occur in captive zoo animals, we recognise it as the wrong environment for these animals to thrive....

In dogs, we just shoot for compliance and slap on a lazy excuse like 'dominance' or 'stubborn'.

Good dog walkers are a modern day gift to our dogs, and if you use one, you are an ace guardian who chooses to recognise the innate needs of your dog, and respect them for who they are.

You're not a lazy guardian; you're an enlightened one.

Huge high five to all the dog walkers out there, including my own Paw Legged Friends Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Wakefield - thank you for making our restrictive, modern world a better place for our four legged friends 💛

31/07/2022

It is with great sadness that I am writing this post . Our companion and dearest friend Merlot crossed the rainbow bridge recently . We will all miss you puppy ( aka Cookie Monster ) , there are old friends there with you 🥰❤️❤️.

06/07/2022

Always close to my heart ❤️

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28/06/2022

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04/06/2022

We also saw a solar halo on the 23rd of May 😀.

04/06/2022

Marvellous May ❤️

19/04/2022

Spring 2022 . My beautiful pups 🥰❤️

16/04/2022

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE !!

23/02/2022

🥰❤️❤️

POEM OF A DOG
I am the one who always waits for you.
Your car has a special sound that I
have imprinted on my senses, I can
recognize it among a thousand.
Your steps have a magic timbre.
Your voice is music to my ears.
If I see your joy, it makes me happy!
Your scent is the best,
Your presence is what moves my
senses.
Your awakening wakes me up.
I watch you sleep and for me you are
my God, I am happy watching over
your sleep.
Your gaze is a ray of light. Your hands
on me have the lightness of peace and
the sublime display of infinite love.
When you go out, I feel a huge
emptiness in my heart.
I wait for you again and again.
I am the one who will wait for you all
my life today, tomorrow and always:
I am your dog ❤️

16/02/2022

‼️ PLEASE READ - CHANGES TO LEGISLATION ‼️

10/02/2022

Preparing for lift off … a very windy day 😂🥰❤️

30/01/2022

26/01/2022

Today our gorgeous wee Pwincess celebrated her 10th birthday.
Happy Birthday precious little one , from all your buddies 🎂🥳🥰❤️

17/01/2022

Came up in my memories- still makes me tear up …❤️❤️❤️

I AM YOUR DOG Author Unknown

I am your dog, and I have a little something I'd like to whisper in your ear; I know that you
humans lead busy lives.

Some have to work, some have children to raise. It always seems like you are running here
and there, often much too fast, often never noticing the truly grand things in life.
Look down at me now, while you sit there at your computer. See the way my
dark brown eyes look at yours? They are slightly cloudy now. That comes with
age. The gray hairs are beginning to ring my soft muzzle. You smile at me; I see
love in your eyes. What do you see in mine? Do you see a spirit? A soul
inside, who loves you as no other could in the world? A spirit that would forgive all
trespasses of prior wrong doing for just a simple moment of your time?
That is all I ask. To slow down, if even for a few minutes to be with me. So
many times you have been saddened by the words you read on that screen, of
others of my kind, passing.

Sometimes we die young and oh so quickly, sometimes so suddenly it wrenches
your heart out of your throat. Sometimes, we age so slowly before your eyes
that you may not even seem to know until the very end, when we look at you
with grizzled muzzles and cataract clouded eyes.

Still the love is always there, even when we must take that long sleep, to
run free in a distant land. I may not be here tomorrow; I may not be here
next week. Someday you will shed the water from your eyes, that humans have when deep
grief fills their souls, and you will be angry at yourself that you did not
have just "One more day" with me.

Because I love you so, your sorrow touches my spirit and grieves me. We have
NOW, together. So come, sit down here next to me on the floor, and look deep
into my eyes. What do you see? If you look hard and deep enough we will
talk, you and I, heart to heart.

Come to me not as "alpha" or as "trainer" or even "Mom or Dad," come to me
as a living soul and stroke my fur and let us look deep into one another's
eyes, and talk.

I may tell you something about the fun of chasing a tennis ball, or I may
tell you something profound about myself, or even life in general.
You decided to have me in your life because you wanted a soul to share such
things with. Someone very different from you, and here I am.
I am a dog, but I am alive. I feel emotion, I feel physical senses, and I
can revel in the differences of our spirits and souls.

I do not think of you as a "Dog on two feet" -- I know what you are. You are
human, in all your quirkiness, and I love you still.

Now, come sit with me, on the floor. Enter my world, and let time slow down
if only for 15 minutes. Look deep into my eyes, and whisper to my ears.

Speak with your heart, with your joy and I will know your true self. We may
not have tomorrow, and life is oh so very short.

Love, Your Dog

16/01/2022

This week we welcomed the crew’s new wee bestie Winston the Westie ….. utterly adorable 🥰❤️