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We were out at the same time Rocky, still snowing and a good covering on our walk. Cassie obviously remembered the snow of a few years back as she ran around with nose to the ground, interrupted by her purposeful rolls whilst on the move.
Stopped snowing now and blue sky appearing, she will wonder where it all went when we take her out again later.
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Early walk for us this morning as well. Howling gale overnight here, and still not safe for a woodland walk, so we wrapped up well and took to our local park, which is nice and large with plenty of sniffing spots! Must have had a bit of rain overnight, as paths are very icy, and sky looks full of snow. However, as I type, the sun is now beaming through, creating some wonderful colour contrasts. Dogs are home, dry and warm now, lazily digesting breakfast and a Dentastix. Little do they know what today holds for them......car packed, just last few bits to add, then we head North, probably towards snow, definitely towards castles, beaches, roaring log fires, some great food and hopefully a nice relaxing break!
Keep safe all, wherever you may be!
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Early walk for us this morning as well. Howling gale overnight here, and still not safe for a woodland walk, so we wrapped up well and took to our local park, which is nice and large with plenty of sniffing spots! Must have had a bit of rain overnight, as paths are very icy, and sky looks full of snow. However, as I type, the sun is now beaming through, creating some wonderful colour contrasts. Dogs are home, dry and warm now, lazily digesting breakfast and a Dentastix. Little do they know what today holds for them......car packed, just last few bits to add, then we head North, probably towards snow, definitely towards castles, beaches, roaring log fires, some great food and hopefully a nice relaxing break!
Keep safe all, wherever you may be!
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Dave & TDA, great stories. I've yet to meet a Dog that don't love the Snow, it seems to have a similar effect as Sand
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What great snow stories.
Rocky, your Young Un, and Dave's Cassie, had a whale of a time in the snow and it's a joy to read. Her Mum, not so, but you made her warm and safe and she's fine. No dogs could be loved more.
TDA, may your dogs have a great break - you too, of course.
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Thanks Tinny, yup She wet me thru, I had to change my T & fleece, my coat is hung up in the lounge near the Stove. She's worth it & more Mucker. I have one each side of me as I post-snoring away
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We were a bit later going out this morning and by the time I had donned my boots and coat - and put Meg into hers, there was a good inch or so of snow covering the ground. Meg's not a whimp by any means but when she gets wet, her coat is so dense that it takes an age for her to dry and we have that lingering smell of 'damp dog' around the house - so I thought that this morning was definitely a day to cover her up.
It was with some excitement and trepidation that we both poked our noses out of the back door - to be met by the icy blast of a northerly wind. This was the first time the Meg had actually experienced 'real' snow and I for one, was intrigued as to what she would make of it. Secretly, I suspect both of us would rather have stayed inside. The one thing about living so close to the sea is that we rarely see snow and when we do, it usually only lasts a very short while before the salt air does it stuff and turns it into that miserable dirty slush that I for one, am not a great fan of.
Her nose goes over the doorstep, and starts to sniff this fluffy white stuff - followed by a paw which gently poked and prodded to try and get some measure of what it was. Anyway, satisfied that it wasn't going to harm her - off we set. Having decided against the beach this morning we headed for the field a few minutes from home, Meg sticking to the grass verges rather than the footpath having quickly realised that this gave her a better footing.
Once into the field where there were acres of virgin snow to explore, she was off her lead and shot off like a bullet enjoying every second of it like a playful little child. She kept stopping every few moment, turning around and looking at the tracks she had made and then - off again, round and round in circles, creating lovely patterns in the snow as she bounded around like a frolicking lamb. She was having an absolute ball - and then decided that this was so much fun she would have a go at rolling around in it (good job I put her coat on, after all!). This is a good game - 'look at me Dad' she seemed to say, as she stood there, dripping, and with what I am sure was a smile on her face.
Once back home, dried and fed, she retired to her favourite basket in front of a big log fire - no doubt dreaming of her first snowy adventure.
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We were a bit later going out this morning and by the time I had donned my boots and coat - and put Meg into hers, there was a good inch or so of snow covering the ground. Meg's not a whimp by any means but when she gets wet, her coat is so dense that it takes an age for her to dry and we have that lingering smell of 'damp dog' around the house - so I thought that this morning was definitely a day to cover her up.
It was with some excitement and trepidation that we both poked our noses out of the back door - to be met by the icy blast of a northerly wind. This was the first time the Meg had actually experienced 'real' snow and I for one, was intrigued as to what she would make of it. Secretly, I suspect both of us would rather have stayed inside. The one thing about living so close to the sea is that we rarely see snow and when we do, it usually only lasts a very short while before the salt air does it stuff and turns it into that miserable dirty slush that I for one, am not a great fan of.
Her nose goes over the doorstep, and starts to sniff this fluffy white stuff - followed by a paw which gently poked and prodded to try and get some measure of what it was. Anyway, satisfied that it wasn't going to harm her - off we set. Having decided against the beach this morning we headed for the field a few minutes from home, Meg sticking to the grass verges rather than the footpath having quickly realised that this gave her a better footing.
Once into the field where there were acres of virgin snow to explore, she was off her lead and shot off like a bullet enjoying every second of it like a playful little child. She kept stopping every few moment, turning around and looking at the tracks she had made and then - off again, round and round in circles, creating lovely patterns in the snow as she bounded around like a frolicking lamb. She was having an absolute ball - and then decided that this was so much fun she would have a go at rolling around in it (good job I put her coat on, after all!). This is a good game - 'look at me Dad' she seemed to say, as she stood there, dripping, and with what I am sure was a smile on her face.
Once back home, dried and fed, she retired to her favourite basket in front of a big log fire - no doubt dreaming of her first snowy adventure.
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Great yarn Rich
, Meg, welcome to the club
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Car is packed! Can't believe how much stuff our little darlings require for a short BandB stay.....new quilts and covers x2, extra quilt and cover for car, food, bowls, towels, treats, enough medication to stock a vets, doggy first aid kit, then there is the walking gear for their humans, plus Badger (stuffed dog toy, clocks up miles every journey away).
We have a small hold-all, coats stuffed in roof net and a spare pair of shoes each! Oh and a few treats from our Christmas stock!
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Yes Dave - I try to ensure she is off the lead at some time, every time we go out. It's amazing how many aggressive (usually yappy and small) dogs we meet where it is obvious they are never let off their leads and allowed to socialise and learn their place in the pack. It's sad really and most of the time it's because the owners haven't the confidence or inclination to teach them to come back on command.
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Sorry about the duplicate post earlier. I'd hit the reply button - sat there and waited for an age and nothing happened - so logged out - and then back in again. The post wasn't there, so I started again. Clearly my efforts were defeated by this new software.
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Socialising our dogs is so important isn't it? Those yappy things on leads would be much happier if they had gone to school I believe! My daughter now has 3 Labradors - two sisters and a 8 month daughter of one - she feels dog training gives her quality time with the youngest as well as lessons in a different environment. The youngster covered herself in glory at the Christmas party by being asked to carry a cooked sausage to the end of the arena without eating it! Then she was allowed to eat it - but it came to the final test of the day - and she was asked to repeat the exercise. My daughter thought there wasn't much hope since she had just tasted one sausage but the little star was champion of the day a second time! I have her great aunt - and there is no way she would carry a sausage without it vanishing in a split second! A friend of my daughters with two shockingly behaved lurchers can't understand why she goes to dog training classes - with such well behaved dogs - but they enjoy the experience and can always improve - at least I think they can. I have failed to find classes here close enough and my dogs could do with it although I think Great Aunt is past much improvement.
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We all do it R&R. So many actions need two taps that I find myself doing it to the Reply button instinctively.
Your Meg sure had a good run this morning. It's great the way they chase around. Our lurcher used to do figure of 8 circuits.
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Pippah - that's wonderful - your daughter must have been feeling so proud (and surprised!!). I know we have already had a conversation about who has got the greediest dog, but I maintain that I have!! There is no way Meg would have done that. However, what I have done successfully (much to my surprise), is trained her to leave a treat until told she can have it - and she has never let me down (yet!). I can put a biscuit on the floor, right in front of her, and tell her to "Leave". She just sits there, lifting one eye-brow and then the other - eyeing up the treat - then looking at me. I can feel the tension building in her - but I wait - wait - wait - until I feel that she has been tested enough and then say "Go on Meg" and it's down her throat in no time. It's amazing that a very, very greedy dog can do that, either out of loyalty or a desire to please. Aren't they wonderful??
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R&R - yes I can just about stop mine picking up a treat off the floor - but once in her mouth??? I doubt it - but perhaps I will try - come to think of it I can get them to drop rabbit remains when out walking! And yes you are right she was very proud and pleased and couldn't believe she hadn't shared it with me over the phone nearer the time it happened -- children eh!
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Good vid Dave
, the music seemed to sync with Cassie's movements, no you didn't do that don't fib it's really enjoyable watching them just letting their body relay just how content they are. She was very content.0 -
Great video. Amazes me how some dogs love the sea & other almost seem afraid of it. Like people I suppose.
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My 2 do the same as Cassie Dave, Young un goes in & Her Mum just paddles
it ain't about the swim it's about the fun, as N18 says-'they're all different' my old Retriever would swim out until I nearly lost sight of Her-I used to stand there thinking. . . .'Yup, I'd swim out if She needed me'. . . .'Mmmm, She's pushing it now'. . . .'Oy, Madam you're on your own now'. It was then I'd whistle Her in. Great times on the beach Mucker
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Super video, Dave. Cassis certainly enjoyed her run.
They are all different, Rocky. Our boy loved to run on the beach but didn't do water at all. If a wave caught him at the tide line he would take off and do laps of the beach.
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Your daughter seems to have achieved a lot with her dogs, Pippah. What a joy they must be.
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Thank you TW she is taking them quite seriously - my grandfather started the line and she has taken on the continuity - such a shame that my grandmother didn't register the one I took on from her in 1968 - but then again I do have reservations about the KC these days. I started rescuing GSDs about 20 years ago but usually have one of "our" labs at the same time. Unfortunately the last rescue was really very disturbed - something she passed onto my current Lab. Luckily the current rescue is a more calming influence! Rather strange Heidi was not a thief - until the lab pup arrived on the scene and then she broke into the dog feed room on a regular basis to "feed" the pup. I began to think I was going doolalley as the pantry door had always been kept closed with the dog food in - but Heidi managed to jump on the latch to let the pup in - since the latch is shoulder height there was no way a small pup could have done it! Dogs can always surprise us can't they?
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It just shows how ingenious they can be Pippah. That's an interesting story about the line of labs.
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K - thank you so much - most kind, but I think you are being more than generous! If it wasn't for the excellent stories posted on here by R2B. I wouldn't have been motivated to share my little anecdotes. Rocky is to be congratulated for putting into words the joy and pleasure we all derive from our special relationship with our four-legged friends.
Richard
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