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It’s the Little Things………

Hubby has taken our friend to her surgery appointment this morning so I was on dog walking duty. We have been lucky for the past few days in not having to use the haltie as much, if at all, and … Continue reading

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Today’s class

Well, the rain stopped nicely in time for class at 9.30 this morning and we arrived in plenty of time. There was no-one else about so I went into the enclosure and let Maya off for a romp. She was … Continue reading

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The Stick Game

This was written on 13th April Hubby took Maya for a walk and she behaved very well, but then it was early and there were no distractions which is an enormous help. When he got back, he took her out … Continue reading

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Today is Tuesday 5th April

It is 3.40 in the afternoon and we have had a good day so far. We were up early, though not due to Maya who although stirred at 5.30, went through until 6.20 so we were well pleased. Hubby had … Continue reading

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Today is Sunday 3rd April

After breakfast, we decided to take Maya up on the prom for her walk. My feet are still tender, but I am trying to walk at least twice a day as exercise helps as well as the cold compress. It’s … Continue reading

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Quickie doggy update

You may remember around New Year I mentioned we’d discovered a sore place on Maggie’s chest and were keeping an eye on it. We treated it with the cream we use for her feet which is for dermatitis, and it’s … Continue reading

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Dear Diary 10th December

It has been a good day today, and I may well be facing a different kind of challenge in the near future. There are a lot of dogs around us, and most love fuss from Yours Truly who is happy … Continue reading

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A doggie post

I looked out of the window today and saw something that warmed my heart. We’ve been here a year and fit in because we’ve got a dog, so naturally we get talking to people and fussing their pets on a … Continue reading

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Dog to Dog

Hubby and I both walked Maggie this morning, and on the way back said Hi to a woman whose dog was walking her. It was a beautiful golden cocker spaniel, pulling madly on the lead so much that the haltie … Continue reading

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Take it away! Take it away!

I heard these cries as I was coming out of the supermarket the other day. Hubby and Maggie were out of the car, and a young boy was dragging himself away from them, pulling hard on his Grandmother’s arm. This … Continue reading

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