WIDE OPEN SANDS

I’m at home when on St. Ouen’s beach, a place where the wild expanse of shoreline makes you feel humble to it’s power. The dogs couldn’t wait to get straight onto the safe wide open beach, the crew always have a free spirit...

CONTINENTAL VISITORS

We were accompanied along the beach this morning by an abundance of winter visitors...

...a flock of delightful Pied Wagtails bobbing their tails as they flitted among the seaweed for a snack on the shoreline, the dogs were far too occupied chasing one another in circles...

A CRAZY NEW ADVENTURE FOR BETTY...

...who suffered from car sickness so hadn’t ventured too far for her walks with me, recently things have changed and she is getting better - so we headed to the North Coast to meet Taka along with Rolo and of course my Ella.

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FUN PACKED FRIDAY...

... my first group out on Gorey beach just loved every moment, it was a wonderful start to the day.

As they ran about chasing each other I took the opportunity to practice recall while their minds were occupied - to see if my hand...

ONLY MAD DOGS GO OUT IN THIS...

...heavy winter showers appearing from nowhere. My little crew were chasing the blown seaweed down the beach picking it up and playing chase-me, when suddenly we were thrust sideways by a huge gust of wind, Ella rolled over and Rolo...

IT WAS A REAL LOTTERY TODAY!

When the heavens opened there was no where to go, but to take what came our way - driving hale and rain - exhilarating!

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THE PERFECT HIDING PLACE...

...for foraging birds, seaweed has been piling-up on Gory beach for days. It may look a mess but it’s vital for our shoreline birds, giving them a foraging bonanza to help fatten them before the very cold weather sets in.

A small flock of Turnstones,...

...BEAUTIFUL BELLA, SO GENTLE AND GORGEOUS

As she grows stronger, it is vital to have her trained on the lead to prevent pulling. I’ve been working on this during my two daily visits and steadily I can see an improvement, combining this with her socialisation to the...

DOG'S PICCADILLY CIRCUS

...it seems that most of the dog owners in the East had converged on Gorey, making the most of the breathtaking morning down on the beach.

I took the crew down to the lower beach so that we could have our own space. My younger...

...PUPPY PLAYTIME TOPPING AND TAILING IT!

 

Meet Gizmo (French Bulldog)

I’m visiting him for Puppy Playtime until he gets his jabs and can mix with other dogs. He’s packed with energy and as you can see extremely cute.

All the regulars making the most of the dry break in...