Country Canines Sussex

16/07/2024

***Awareness Post***

We've had two requests to search for dogs recently. Sadly they've drowned and at this time of year they have resurfaced before we could get there, leaving their owners with a traumatic task of recovering them.

There are a number of breeds that CANT SWIM or are POOR SWIMMERS. They can sink very quickly and with best efforts to save them it is often not possible.

You rarely get a second chance with water.

Your dog may never have shown an interest in water, or may just paddle. But dogs are instinct reactive and it only takes one accident.

Please don't take the risk. Please keep breeds that are known to be poor swimmers on a lead near water. At least then you have a chance of saving them.

Some of the breeds most known that can't swim/poor swimmers and most at risk are...

• French Bulldogs
• English Bulldogs
• Pocket Bully's
• Pugs
• Dachshunds
• Boxers
• Shih Tzu's
• Basset Hounds
• Corgi's
• Maltese

24/06/2024

Good morning everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend 😎
With the temperature hitting 27° Tuesday & Wednesday this week as always your dogs safety & comfort are of the highest importance to me, therefore I’m bringing walks on those days forward an hour earlier to try to avoid being out at the hottest time of the day. We will be doing less walking but more paddling & making the most of the streams in the shady forest. The van has aircon & plenty of cool water onboard for drinking & even a cool shower for a hose down after the walk. I hope that’s ok with everyone, please message me to discuss if not. Many thanks & stay cool 😎 x

18/06/2024

One of my favourite pubs in Crawley & even better now they’re selling doggy ice cream 🍦👌

11/06/2024

New dog in the pack…meet Gus 🖤🤍 Such a breeze to walk, fitted straight in & such a sweetheart 🥰 I’m so lucky to have such amazing, well balanced dogs in my packs….all off lead, living their best lives & doing just what dogs love to do…run free, play, swim, chase each other, sniff & explore 🥰

11/06/2024

Well today was a first 🤭 I bumped into a really friendly dog trainer (other trainers are available…but we don’t talk about them 💩) Meet Jason from Frontline K9 training services covering Crawley & surrounding areas for all your dog training needs. Check out his page, like & share to all your doggy friends 👌

08/04/2024

Why walk dogs when you can walk bears? 🐻 🤷🏼‍♀️

05/03/2024

Mad dogwalkers & English women go out in the midday downpour 😓 Forest carpark selfie after Clare Thurgood (The Flying Dogwalker) and Jesse Maidment (Jesse’s Creature Comforts) plus yours truly (Country Canines) console each other in our matching raincoats 😂…bloody hurry up summer!!!

16/02/2024

Oh Honey! 🤦🏼‍♀️

08/02/2024

Black beauty Nellie 🖤🧡

30/01/2024

Could you give a forever home to a 3yr old black Labrador needing a new home through no fault of his own? Not neutered, friendly, good with other dogs & children. Obviously bouncy due to his age, serious enquiries only please, contact me & I’ll pass on your details.

03/01/2024

Ooo this looks fab…get your boots on everyone!

This Saturday 6th Jan is our first dog walk of 2024 can we make it as popular as our December one ? Meet at the pub at 10am for complimentary bacon rolls, pastries and tea and coffee setting off at 10.30 for a guided 5k ish circular walk back to the pub around midday. We are supporting the Greyhound Trust again this month and look forward to seeing you all Saturday.

02/01/2024

Brilliant 👏👏👏

05/12/2023

Just in case anyone was out shopping & thought of me this Christmas….😂

04/12/2023

Forever home needed for 2yr old Logan, KC registered & neutered. All injections up to date. Current owners would like £500 for him, relationship breakdown causes rehoming. PM me for contact details. Let’s get this gorgeous boy a loving home 🥰

30/11/2023

Nice ‘n’ clean…must be MOT day 😣 Positive energy please guys 🙏

17/11/2023

Nothing better than giving a rescue dog a forever home, these are available at Holbrook Animal Rescue 🥰

These beautiful dogs can be homed as an ONLY DOG providing they get the chance to meet others on their walks 🐶

⬇️⬇️Please read all about them ⬇️⬇️

https://www.holbrookanimalrescue.com/dogs-available-for-adoption

16/11/2023

Today I needed chocolate!! A chocolate pup in the pack of course 🤭 Meet Odin..our latest addition to the Country Canines Sussex pack. He comes with some ‘quirks’ but nothing I haven’t seen before in my many years of working with dogs so I can’t wait to have him off lead & bounding around with the rest of the crazy crew 🥰 Welcome to the pack sweet Odin 🤎

31/10/2023

❌WARNING ❌ There’s a lion on the loose 🦁😱 Oh hang on a minute..I know that woof..that’s no lion 🦁 that’s Finn in his Halloween costume 😂👻🎃💀🕷️🦇

31/10/2023

Happy 5th birthday to beautiful Bailey, my big snugglebug from myself & all your furry friends at Country Canines Sussex 🎀💖🥳🎂

31/10/2023

Just saying….🤫😏

17/10/2023

Nope…don’t look into his eyes Tess…don’t you dare….step away from the phone!!! 🫣

LEO - ADOPTED

Male German Shepherd (long haired) Age - 3 months old Dogs - Great Cats - Not cat tested Children - Need to be over the age of 10 Personality - Leo has all the attributes of a fun, loving and playful puppy! He adores the company of people and will happily follow you around all day. He's also very willing and intelligent and is quickly responding to learning about the big outside well as well as picking up commands. Leo loves his walks already and is progressing well with his lead walks and off lead. He also loves to play - with other dogs, toys and people! Suitable Home - Leo may be an adorable puppy at the moment but given the size of his feet he is sure to grow quickly into a bigger dog! He's looking for a home with someone who has experience with German Shepherds and who can continue with his training as well as provide him with all of the exercise/mental stimulation required as he gets older (a decent sized garden is needed too!) Leo also thrives in the company of other dogs so would like to be homed with a companion dog who is young enough to tolerate his playfulness.

28/09/2023

Dog Menu at the Owl Kingsfold. Sit down and enjoy a beer with your dog. 🍺🦴👍

12/09/2023

*** Shared from Horsham Natters page *

Dear All

In preparation for the short Save West of Ifield AGM this Thursday, followed by a longer Public Meeting the reports from the SWOI Chair and Treasurer can be found on our website here: https://www.savewestofifield.co.uk/. Full details for the meeting are:

SWOI AGM + Public Meeting - from 6.30pm on Thursday 14th September. Rusper Village Hall.

Parking in village car park by the church.

The programme is:

6.30pm Refreshments and chat - displays will cover biodiversity, housing numbers, heritage, etc.

7.00 Welcome and short AGM (reports from Chair and Treasurer will be posted on https://www.savewestofifield.co.uk/

7.20 Speakers and Q&A:

- Henry Smith MP

- Simon Collins - River Mole expert will speak on the impact of development on watercourses, and specific issues in IfieId/Rusper - flooding, water supply, water quality and processing.

- Alison Cornell - WSCC councillor - traffic and transport.

9.00 Meeting close and more refreshments!

With many thanks and looking forward to seeing you later this week