Lakeland Dog Walker

05/12/2023

Hannah took six of our eight adventurers into the woods today. They had great fun, and the views were amazing.

05/12/2023

For day 2, we'd like to highlight Pet Blood Bank UK

This amazing charity collects blood from dogs to then use in emergency situations.

My dogs, Bindi and Noodle have both donated and Izzy the Flatcoated Retreiver who we walk has also donated with Pet Blood Bank UK.

If your dog is good around new people, is between 1 and 8 years old, fit, over 25kg, healthy and willing, they'd be perfect to donate too.

The next session is at Millcroft Veterinary Group Workington, CA14 3YP on Saturday 06th January 2024.

04/12/2023

I don't think the dogs were too impressed with the change in weather today.... bring back the crisp, dry winter wonderland please.

04/12/2023

Walk 1 would be described as spaniel-tastic.

Walk 2 would be described as Doodle-icious

04/12/2023

This week is so we thought we would share 7 charities close to our hearts.

Today's charity shout out goes to Hospice at Home West Cumbria

As many of you know, I set myself a number of challenges during 2023 to raise money for this amazing charity. I have run 5 10k races, 3 10mile races, 5 half marathons, 1 full marathon and climbed to the summit of Mt Toubkal (North Africa's highest mountain). In doing this, I have raised over £1000 which I'm very proud of.

If you'd like to donate to this charity, my Just Giving page is
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/thegreatlevoichallenge

Give them a follow to keep up with what they get up to and get involved with their fundraising activities yourself.

Help Naomi Le Voi raise money to support Hospice at Home West Cumbria

03/12/2023

On our dog walk this evening, we came across a hedgehog running about. It was below 0°C and hedgehogs are usually hibernating at this time of year, so it wasn't a sight I thought I'd see today.

I scooped him up and took him back to my car, and wrapped him in a dog blanket. I had 30 minutes or so to wait for Isabelle to finish her dance class, so Mr. Hedgehog and I became friends.

He's now in our house sleeping (in the coldest room of the house), having gobbled up some dog kibble and meat and drinking some water.

The question is... what do I do next?

Is there anyone who has an insulated Hedgehog box he can go and hibernate in?

I'll definitely be investing / asking someone to make me a hibernating box for our garden for the future, but for now, this little man needs a home for winter.

01/12/2023

It's so cold this morning that when I was pouring the Bunnies water, it was freezing instantly! 🥶

(Ive now got a flask of hot water to mix with it to hopefully keep the temp up)

30/11/2023

Absolutely loooving this weather at the moment!!

30/11/2023

We really do have some amazing customers!

The kids joined me on the pet visits this evening. The first stop off was at some rabbits. In the box of food was a pressie for Izzy and Finn - chocolate! They were very happy.

We then went to feed Teddy the cat, and there were all sorts of goodies left from them, including this Iron Man mask for Finn. Poor Teddy was a little confused, though 🤣

29/11/2023

The Adventure Day dogs are having a blast this week. What lucky pups

29/11/2023

Teddy, Buddy Teddy: all very cute, but easily distracted - They obviously saw something far more interesting than Mattias as the camera clicked 🤣

28/11/2023

Guess who had the tastiest treats today 🤣

28/11/2023

What. A. Day.
I took Ernie, Moss, Gwen, Mirk, Arya, Noodle, and my Dad for a hike up Dodd. The main road is shut at the moment, which meant we had the whole wood to ourselves (pretty much). It even tried to snow when we got to the top. We now have 6 tired dogs and 2 tired humans.

27/11/2023

Give us a kiss Bobby

24/11/2023

I'm really missing having my dog van at the moment (it's still in the garage), but if I did have it, I wouldn't get super cute pics like this! Holly, Mabel, Ted, Millie and Jax (& Bobby who couldn't fit in the boot) had great fun racing around the fields this morning.

22/11/2023

We love a woodland walk

22/11/2023

My adventure day pack got VERY muddy on our walk today. Luckily, I parked by the lake for a clean off before home time.

21/11/2023

When little met large 🥰

21/11/2023

How cute is our newest recruit?!
Meet Olive, the 11 week old Cockapoo. We can't wait to watch this little one grow 🥰

18/11/2023

Two whole years of Noodle!
Happy Birthday Noodle the Doodle

16/11/2023

Another day, another throne pose: Buddy, Millie & Teddy

16/11/2023

4 freshly groomed Sproodles don't stay clean, dry and fluffy for long. They had great fun though!

14/11/2023

Nellie Labradoodle, Monster, Teddy and Nellie Cockapoo enjoyed a run along the river this afternoon. They were rather pleased it stopped raining for them too

10/11/2023

We love the throne in the cemetery. We don't have to ask the dogs to get up and pose. They just do it.

10/11/2023

It's very exciting when all three dog walkers accidently head to the same place for their walk. The dogs couldn't believe their luck and loved having a group run about. Hannah, Mattias, and Niamh also enjoyed a well overdue catch-up.

09/11/2023

It doesn't get easier having to say goodbye, and when we receive a message from an owner to say their dog has passed over the rainbow bridge, my tummy ties itself in a knot every time.

We had the sad news that Roxy passed this week. She's been a regular face in the LDW pack for the last 2.5 years, so it's not going to be the same without her.

Roxy would get so excited when we went to collect her that she'd spin in circles at the door. She also used to pull us back to her house when she realised it was nearly home time as she knew there was a big juicy treat waiting for her.

🌈 Rest in peace, Roxy. You'll be with your brother and all your old LDW pals now 🌈

09/11/2023

Out of all the sticks in the woods, this was the stick of choice for Millie, Seymour and Pip

07/11/2023

Pip is now fully vaccinated, so I thought I'd introduce her to Bindi to start her getting used to other dogs. I dont think Bindi even noticed Pip as she was too busy trying to make friends with the family rabbit. Pip, on the other hand, certainly did notice Bindi and hid between my boots 🤣

07/11/2023

How many dogs can you see?

06/11/2023

Before and After their morning walk: Sam, Belle, Kebeg, Izzy & Oti

03/11/2023

5 adventurers on their way up Barf today

03/11/2023

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31/10/2023

Some of today's Happy dogs enjoying their walks

28/10/2023

As you know, Noodle donated blood for the first time with a few months ago, then she did an emergency donation a few weeks ago for (this meant she was unable to help today).

Today, it was Bindi's turn to wear the Superdog bandana as she donated blood for the first time.

Dogs have to be 25kg to do this and Bindis weight is about 22-23kg, so I didn't think she'd be able to help. With her Dad being injured recently, it means shorter walks and not so much fell running for Bindi - Bad for the waistline but it meant she was about to donate today as she was Bob in 25kg.

If you have a dog you think would be suitable for donation, give a follow. They come to Workington Millcrofts every few months.

27/10/2023

"owwwwwww. But we don't want our walk to end. You're such a spoil sport Mattias"

(Millie, Otis, Millie, Teddy, Alfie & Bailey)

27/10/2023

Today, I mixed work and family together and we all enjoyed a lovely autumnal walk around the woods. Kebeg and Arya are perfect dogs for the kids to hold their leads, so they loved being in charge when it was lead time.

26/10/2023

Don't you just love a good bench pose?
Ace, Gwen, Otto, Moss, Mirk & Freddie

25/10/2023

Annie, Kali & Moss enjoying her adventure day with us today