The Dog & Running Company

23/08/2024

💔 I knew this post was inevitable, that the day would come….and here we are.

💔 Ted my heart is broken 💔 I wanted to walk you one last time, to hear you bark at me non stop until your collar was on, to see you in your favourite spot in the van, but it wasn’t meant to be. Instead the memories in my head are my own, and the adventures we had are all that matters now.

💔Yesterday you made your final journey over that rainbow bridge 🌈
Not sure these tears will stop, but I’ll be sure to look after Flo and retrace our steps along your favourite walks.

💔 Sending much love to Ted’s family who, throughout the 6 years of our walks, have become part of my own.

💔 One of the last photos I took of Ted in his very special place. Sleep tight gorgeous boy xx

20/08/2024

Tuesday vibes for the local dog walkers….we hear you! .

15/08/2024

Rufus and Oscar’s mum and dad got married at the weekend!
How cute do they look in their bow ties? 🤎🤎
Congratulations
A beautiful capture by

09/08/2024

Daily phrases, I’ve said em all today!

Can you think of anymore? Add them below 👇.

24/06/2024

🌡️ The rota for this week has taken me 2 hours to meticulously plan!

🌡️The heat (whilst very welcome) plays havoc with our walks.

🌡️Several sessions have been pre booked (and paid for) which guarantees us some shade and cooler temperatures. All sessions will be monitored (especially the spaniels who don’t have a slow speed).

🌡️This chart comes out every year! Please be careful this week with your dogs. Early/late/shady shorter walks or even no walks are the way forward in the heat.

Sarah & Sarah

10/05/2024

Next week I’ll be downward do***ng in Italy 🇮🇹 on a retreat with Gemini Pilates
A very indulgent gift to myself for making it to the big 50, and a years worth of saving!

I’ll be leaving Sarah D in charge of walks for the next 2 weeks. The diary has been meticulously planned to accommodate as many of you as possible (those who have been affected have been notified).
During this time if you have any changes, cancellations or other concerns, please would you message Sarah who is more than willing to assist.

Thank you 🙏

07/05/2024

Wowzers!

Over the weekend I celebrated a milestone birthday (no need to get numbers involved right?! 😂), but I’ve been well and truly blessed to be surrounded by my family, friends and my dog family (you know who you are 🥰).

Last Thursday Sarah and Linda organised a surprise get together at our local pub, my do***ng crew as they’re affectionately known turned out to celebrate 🍾 An incredible cake and lots of laughter.

On Saturday I had another surprise party at home surrounded by family and friends, along with another stunning cake!!

Totally blown away by my birthday wishes, surprises, cards and presents.

I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my birthday special. I had no idea I was so loved (and so old 🤦‍♀️)

Sarah x

02/05/2024

On Sunday the group took part in the last ever SBR Events Longhorn at Thoresby Park.
Brutal conditions for the 10k trail run with the wind, rain and mud making it one of the most challenging races we’ve done!
The 5k group were blessed with a little sunshine but still challenging conditions.
Congratulations to Alexandra and her pointer, Cooper, who came 2nd in the 10k 👏👏
Thank you to Mick Hall photos for capturing us in our finest hour 😂
Sad that it’s the last event as the race organisers retire. We have fond memories of the last 6 years competing in the Longhorn and the Leaf Kick. Wishing you all the best.
Super proud of the team, especially as for some it was their first ever Canicross race. 👏👏

30/04/2024

In honour of the sun shining today I was going to post a topless photo, however Mollie said I’d regret it so she spared my blushes 😂

26/04/2024

We’re taking orders for bespoke doormat designs.

26/04/2024

Anyone recommend any cream walks for my cream crew?!

22/04/2024

🌈 Charlie…’I wish the rainbow bridge had visiting hours’ 💔

We had so many beautiful walks.You loved rolling in things you shouldn’t, but the freedom to be off lead was your favourite thing. A loyal, most loving, and kind gentleman.

Sending love and strength to you Anne. It’s a tough time, losing a pet, and you wonder how long the tears will flow. The happy memories will shine through eventually, it’s a process, but the hardest thing to overcome.

Sarah x

08/04/2024

Tilly's Enrichment Rooms are looking for testers for their new seaside themed room.

The woodland room is amazing so can only imagine this will be.

Wonder if they do pina colada’s? 😉🍹

Give them a follow and comment on their original post to be in with a chance of winning a free taster session next week.

ENTRIES NOW CLOSED. WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED ON THIS POST

***GUINEA PIGS WANTED***
Does your dog want to be a guinea pig? We need some dogs to test our Seaside Room next week.
In exchange for a free visit to our new room, we just ask for your honest feedback.
We needs small dogs, medium dogs and big dogs. We need to test flat faced dogs and wide nosed dogs. We need puppies, adults and seniors.
Please comment with a picture of your dog and tell us their breed and age.
A share would be lovely too 😊

Rules
-You must be available to visit between Tuesday 16th April and Sunday 21st April
-Maximum of 2 dogs allowed in the room
-No children under age of 14 allowed in the Room
-Entries close Sunday 21st April
-Winners will be notified on this post on Sunday.
-if winners do not get in touch by Tuesday 16th, the place will be offered to someone else.

05/04/2024

Took Spot to Tilly's Enrichment Rooms this afternoon as he’s never been. Blown away by how much he loved it!!! A pre loaded room of treats for him to find, along with his own bacon bubbles courtesy of Michelle Tilly’s Treat Cupboard!
Of course we popped in to top up on our raw food and treats. Also had a natter with Westie's Waggy Tails in the car park!!
Not sure I can name drop anymore 😂
Well worth a visit though if you’ve never been, both the shop and the enrichment room. Can’t wait for the seaside room to open 🏖️

01/04/2024

Congratulations to Paddington who walks with us twice a week. He’s made it through to the final round as a ‘Doggy Denture’ model.

Sarah’s photo got the judges vote and he’s in with a chance of being voted the face of Doggy Dentures. A pioneering new product, perfect for senior dogs or even those with missing teeth.
Good Luck in the final round Paddington 🙏 🦷

01/04/2024

💩 We’re always armed with poo bags, but check you have some with you at all times, and use them! New powers for the ‘Poo Police’.

31/03/2024

☔️ March roundup!

It’s a good job our vans are equipped to cope with 4 seasons in one day!

Oh how we long for warmer, drier, less muddy days, surely we deserve it 🙏

Everyone seems to be spring cleaning, we’re still cleaning daily, and aiming for once a year 😂

Enjoy your Easter Weekend 🐣
Sarah & Sarah xx

30/03/2024

Thank you for capturing the boxer boys in their favourite pose 🤍🤍
were also painted earlier on in the month 🖤🤍
Helen captured them all brilliantly in her dog a day in March paintings.
Give her a follow!

30/03/2024

Thank you Helen at Sunny Jolly Designs for capturing the boxer boys so beautifully in their favourite pose! 🤍🤍
Been following Helen’s paintings during March as she’s been painting a dog a day.
A talent for sure! Give her a follow, she’s captured some fab dogs!
A few of the Canicross group have been lucky enough to have their dogs chosen.
All artwork is available on her website.
Thank you Helen 🙏

29/03/2024

🐶LONG POST ALERT, BUT EDUCATIONAL (if you find yourself relaxing on the sofa this Good Friday)

I’m long overdue a review for the fantastic device which I borrowed from following Spot’s mast cell tumour surgery last year.

At 4 years old, Spot was diagnosed with several mast cell tumours. In April last year, he underwent surgery to remove it from his back and side, along with castration whilst under anaesthetic.

A further tumour was discovered during castration, which was removed along with his sc***um 2 weeks after his initial surgery.

I had heard of the photizo infra red light therapy and after chatting with about it, I was offered the chance to give it a go.

Post operative I used the machine on Spot’s surgical areas once a day for 10 days. I did this whilst he was eating his breakfast. It’s non invasive and apart from the sound once the light is activated and again after the timed treatment (may take some dogs a few times to get used to the noise) it was easy to do whilst he was eating and in a standing position.

Each timed treatment lasts for 30 seconds. I treated each area and moved onto the next. Initially I hovered the machine over the surgical area but as the skin improved and healed, I was able to place the machine lightly on the skin.

So what did I see? I noticed a huge difference in how quickly the wounds healed. No weeping, no infection and initial surgical redness/bruising was visibly improved after a couple of days.

I supplemented him with the Arnica which also helps with distress and agitation following any kind of trauma.

After reading some case studies on canine cancer and supplements along with the extensive knowledge from Michelle and Helen , I then embarked on a transition to raw feeding. THE best thing I’ve ever done for the boxer boys 🤍🤍

If you want more information about the Photizo treatment, get in touch with In fact give them a follow for all things natural!

If you got to the end….thank you for reading! I hope it was helpful.

27/03/2024

Celebrating Here’s Eric & Nettie.
Let’s see your terrier pictures!

21/03/2024

We falsely believed that Spring had arrived on Monday and Tuesday. The first day of Spring was officially yesterday, so what did we learn?

It’s still March, be more like Coco, shelter under daffodils 🌼 and bring out the coat again 🙄

20/03/2024

My morning group, seeing the funny side of life! Clearly I spend@way too much time with dogs 🤦‍♀️😂

19/03/2024

Absolutely loved meeting this fun pair on Saturday.
Lauren and her gorgeous Dalmador (yes it’s a thing 🖤🤍), Parker….cool name 😉

They loved their Introduction to Canicross session. We tried loads of kit and tested it thoroughly, before deciding on a winner.
Finding the right harness is a minefield, with so many options out there. Long, short, x back, belly strap….the list is endless. Our Introduction sessions aim to untangle the differences between them and guide you towards the right choice for your dog.

An exciting journey ahead for them both 🏃‍♀️🐶

15/03/2024

14/03/2024

When you think you’ve just nailed a group shot, but realise one had a hair malfunction and the other one had a bogey up his nose 🤦‍♀️😂

12/03/2024

Our Crufts treat this year has been a game changer. Obviously only a few days in, but wow what a difference. Warm and dry the whole day. Bet you all wonder what we’re smiling about 🥰
Drywalks have just launched this evening, take a look and give them a follow.
They also have dog coats to match 🥰
Can you imagine a group walk with us all dressed the same 😂

11/03/2024

Wow what a crazy few days!
Team trip to Crufts on Friday….fantastic day!
Huge turnout for the Mother’s Day Canicross run too, must be one of our biggest ones yet. Great to see a few new faces.
How is it Monday already?!

05/03/2024

***WIN A VISIT TO TILLY’S ENRICHMENT ROOMS***
To tie in with enrichment month at Tilly’s Treat Cupboard, we’re offering a chance to win a visit to our Enrichment Rooms.
All you need to do is like our page, share this post and tag a friend who you think would love to know about it.

You must agree to T&Cs of room use (can be found on pinned posts)
Entries close on March 31st.
Winner chosen at random and will be notified in on this post.

Get liking, sharing and tagging and win a sniffingly great visit for your dog.

29/02/2024

February, you’ve been cold, wet and challenging.
We made it and somehow captured your dogs at their best, whilst trying hard to look less ‘wet dog’ like!
If you can stand 70 photos of dogs, then pop the kettle on and go for it!
Think we nailed it Sarah Darker 👏