Soph’s Spaniel Squad

09/12/2023

Christmas party season is here 🥂

Hope everyone is enjoying some wild party nights as well as some cosy nights in by the fire. George looks as though he has had a wild night here!

03/12/2023

Tis the season to be Jolly with Bolly 🍾

30/11/2023

Throwback Thursday to a very muddy day out with the big boys, G and Stinks. Any day out with these two is load of fun always involving mud!

27/11/2023

Nothing beats a sunny, frosty morning at this time of year ❄️

22/11/2023

Working dog Wednesday.. having a day off! Happy hump day, already half way through another week! Time really feels like it’s flying by these days. Is it because we are all busier, older, or more aware of it?
Or are we all having too much fun?!

19/11/2023

Not my best time today but still enjoyed it! Some runs just go like that, we all have bad days. A lovely morning out however at the beautiful Hampton court. The Spaniel Squad are the best team mascots! Also loving todays medals 🏅 Thank you

17/11/2023

Friday food for thought..

Nutrition is something I am asked about most days at work. There are so many different foods out there it can be a bit overwhelming with all the different advice and opinions. There is no wrong or right here as all dogs have different requirements and needs and that’s ok!

My response is ‘Try to feed the highest quality diet that your budget and lifestyle will allow that suits your dog’.

Over the years I have fed kibble, raw and a home made fresh cooked diet. Good nutrition is so important for health and wellbeing. The Spaniels have an extremely active lifestyle so I feed and care for them like athletes. I chose to feed as I like to feed a fresh less processed food and the spaniels LOVE it. They don’t suffer with ‘wind’ and we have less ‘waste’ to pick up which for me is a bonus with three!

Some dogs thrive on kibble, some owners don’t have the freezer space or the budget for frozen foods. Many dogs are happy and healthy on a combination of all sorts which is totally fine! Let’s face it.. some street dogs live for years and years on scraps and raiding bins!

Another question I am asked regularly is ‘how much should I feed?’ Every food has ‘guidelines’ on the rough amount to feed for your dogs weight. I however, never weigh or measure any of their food as if I fed Lincoln the recommended amount for his weight he would be skin and bone as he is active for most of the day! If they have a quiet rest day I feed a little less and if we do a long day out or a long run I feed a little more. If they start to look too slim I increase their feed and if they develop a little extra covering I reduce it. A 10 kg dog with a sedentary lifestyle wouldn’t need the same fuel as a 10kg dog covering 30km per day!

As long as you are doing the best for your dog, within your budget that fits in with your lifestyle, then you’re doing a great job! ❤️

15/11/2023

We are finally embracing the mud and the wet weather. There is no getting away from it for the next few months. The mud monsters are quite happy with it, they are very much all weather pooches 🐶

12/11/2023

Remembrance Sunday - the boys paying tribute to all the dogs and horses that sadly lost their lives serving us.
I am in no way educated or cultured enough to comment on what’s going on in the world, but I am human and the loss of innocent civilian life due to governments greed for money and power fills me with sadness.

One thing I am sure of though … if the world was run by Spaniels it would be a better place ❤️

10/11/2023

This weather keeping us all on edge, will the sun remain or will those clouds open?! It’s no secret I am not the biggest fan of winter.. apart from open fires and baked Camembert!

The transition into ‘winter running’ is always tough. Waterproof trainers are heavier, getting muddy and wet is tiring and the decision of how many layers to wear. The Spaniels are absolutely unfazed by the weather, in fact the muddier the better for them! How is everyone else coping with the winter transition?
At least it’s Friday hey 😝

09/11/2023

Throwback Thursday to baby Lincoln’s lion king moment 🖤
He was such a cutie as a pup!

08/11/2023

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07/11/2023

The sun may be out now after the storm, but the puddles left behind are deep!

Arti is happy training in any weather with his favourite dummy. We love this colour scheme 💕

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05/11/2023

The best way to spend a Sunday morning!

03/11/2023

Friday motivation 🏃🏼‍♀️

The spaniels are my best motivation (and biggest supporters)! The weather this week has made training for Sunday a bit tricky but race day is due to be sunny. If anyone is feeling generous check out the just giving page for Emma in my links 💕

31/10/2023

30/10/2023

Trick or treat 🍭

The boys would love to go trick or treating if they could.. their ‘tricks’ would be interesting! They would chose ‘treat’ every time! Spaniels love their food right?!

28/10/2023

Halloween weekend is here 🧙🏼 👻 🎃

27/10/2023

Pumpkin picking with my little pumpkin 🎃

We had such a lovely day, even if the weather did catch us out and it ended up super warm by midday! It was well worth the trip.

24/10/2023

Safety first!

I do love a bit of Hi-Vis clothing haha. Despite myself and the Spaniels being very strong swimmers we do all still have to be sensible in certain weathers. Obviously we don’t go out of the wind is not being kind but we have been caught out a few times on the way home from IOW 💨 and the life jackets have come out!

22/10/2023

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21/10/2023

This weather can’t make its mind up, one minute it’s pouring then the next I need sunglasses! Lovely to have some Saturday sun ☀️

20/10/2023

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19/10/2023

Training Thursdays 🍂

Even if you aren’t going to use your dog as a gun dog it is still great for them to do gun dog training. The working breeds thrive with the mental stimulation.
You don’t even have to go to classes as such if you don’t want to be social - there is so much out there now with apps and videos online full of guidance and tips.

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17/10/2023

The boys 🖤 🧡 🤎

🐾 Pooches, Paws, and Pumpkins at Tulleys PYO Pumpkins - Wednesday, October 18th 🎃

Join us for a day dedicated to our furry friends at Tulleys.

Insta-Bingo Challenge
Spot and snap the special photo ops around the farm. Complete your bingo card for fabulous prizes!

Canine Costume Contest

Deck out your doggo in their spookiest or funniest get-ups! Tag your photos on Instagram during the event. Winners will be notified the same day.

Puppuccino Showdown
Who said cappuccinos were only for humans? Treat your pooch to a delightful Puppuccino and watch them relish every sip!

Gourmet Dog Treats
Delight your four-legged pals with our specially curated selection of dog treats, available for purchase throughout the event.

Exclusive Merch Giveaways
Participate in our various activities and challenges to win exclusive Tulleys Pumpkin Farm merchandise. It's the perfect keepsake to remember this special day!

Make sure to mark your calendars and bring your pooch for a day of festive fun!

17/10/2023

Pooches, Paws and Pumpkins - Wednesday 18th October 🎃

If anyone is in that area it is well worth a visit! Tomorrow sounds like a very fun day.

The Spaniel Squad really enjoyed their day pumpkin picking and were even more excited to be featured in the posts regarding tomorrow 🐾

15/10/2023

Titsey trail run done ✔️
The Spaniel squad came to support Aunty and I but sadly couldn’t join in for this one.
Perfect weather today and a good time despite the hills.

12/10/2023

White jeans and three Spaniels never ends well..

It’s definitely very much Autumn now 🍂 No more summer clothes but the white jeans may still make an appearance!

I absolutely never learn my lesson and do continue to wear white around the dogs! At least I can contain the mud during travel in their

10/10/2023

You can never have too many whistles!

I am forever ‘temporarily misplacing’ my 210 1/2’s so have quite a collection now. The boys do still have selective hearing at times but we would be lost without our whistles!

09/10/2023

08/10/2023

Next weekend I will be doing another sponsored run 🏃🏼‍♀️
(Great to be back in my shorts in this weather!)

This time I am raising money for a friend currently fighting a brain tumour and all the rubbish stuff that goes with it. She’s a tough cookie and we all have every confidence in her fight and determination! A little help will relieve the pressure for her and the family so that she can focus on recovery and they can concentrate on caring for her.

Please take the time to read her story -
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/EmmaWelch?utm_term=mY3nP8z8Q&fbclid=IwAR14BmyQXD4VkqYPiAjpkzpKxm745neJu3A-hyDpxbAn5bDnTvnFEwR3HT4_aem_AaIK2vVTlaKvuu6sV2_Lu1NliJzkqp1FknikuCwQGMLahpdAhbwallPzqVauL8rR_eE

There’s a time in most of our lives that we may need a little extra support so please donate if you can, even a small amount helps. Thank you ❤️

05/10/2023

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/EmmaWelch?utm_term=mY3nP8z8Q&fbclid=PAAaYcI2FhniH13YuPeOcxo7plEikUWN49R0-0ZSBmmXK_lZqbRANzMwCXmM0_aem_AZ2Ui8VmnvPf_yx22j8UF4B1-HA2PlFwUYUwFUW9N53QqGYq2o3MjfAShdM11PrWyts

Weʼre raising money to Help fund ongoing treatment costs and pay bills. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

01/10/2023

We did it!! 🏃🏼‍♀️
Thank you for all the support and donations to
Now home for a roast!

29/09/2023

Annie Rainbow is running the London Marathon 2024 🏃🏼‍♀️🌈 Please check out her just giving page and donate if you can. Another great cause 🐎
Thank you

https://www.justgiving.com/page/annie-rainbow-1695995448798?fbclid=IwAR0oZngOKzJKEENRcEM0Lm0UliFoAPwL48qZYVkk8EVirEo-k6_iwsopg4c_aem_Abgj0B6j1rrOwQ__BDq4PC0i4a30tTPplGm7lmeBvQVYbW6HH125sVi7MkHteF8iLuaoaiImOYJa2vCzCQT3KfU7

26/09/2023

This weekend it’s my turn to raise funds for charity! 🏃🏼‍♀️

Sadly the Spaniel Squad aren’t allowed to run with me this weekend but they are enjoying this weeks training!

I’m not asking for donations towards this as I am sponsoring myself. However, I will be running for so if anyone would like to donate towards this lovely charity please do!

25/09/2023

Thank you SO much for all of your donations! Well done to all the dogs involved yesterday and a huge thank you to for organising such a brilliant event!

3.5k has been raised for just from the Swimathon part of yesterday alone ⭐️
The boys had their for after their swim 💦 and their super sweet goodie bags! They loved these!! Thank you Helen and the girls! Dogs helping dogs ❤️🐶

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LINTRAN StreetVet

23/09/2023

SPONSORED SWIM FOR 💦

The Spaniel Squad are swimming to raise funds for street vet tomorrow! Thank you SO much to everyone that has already donated to help this wonderful charity. Some pets are not as fortunate as our pampered pooches and need a little extra support, as do their owners - Everyone has a story ❤️. Huge appreciation for for organising such a great event!

Go to their page and see what they are about! Just giving link to donate is in my bio. Thank you all! Big love, Soph and the Spaniel Squad ❤️

https://justgiving.com/page/swimforstreetvet

20/09/2023

Lifeguard gang 🛟

The boys have their sponsored swim this Sunday, hopefully no lifeguard skills will be needed! HUGE thank you to everyone that has already sponsored, we really appreciate the support. is such a great cause, if you haven’t already please check out the link in bio. ❤️

11/09/2023

Sun kissed kisses 👄

10/09/2023

Sunny Poole