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Jodys Pet Care, 8 Roselaine, Basildon (2026)

12/08/2026

Wednesdays walk 1. It was just cool enough to walk the fields, much safer than the woods for our curly duo, which always get busy in the heat. We mooched up to the newly sanded bench, stopping for a quick snuffle and game of catch for Hobo as they'd been so good not approaching the area yesterday. Up to wildlife pond, Kai enjoying the feel of the grass as he rolled, Hobo intrigued at what he was rolling in, which was nothing, Kai just likes a good roll around 😁 we mooched into the bed of the dry pond before turning to head to heather field. Hobo spotted a man on a ladder in the gardens, pausing to watch, while Orla Murphy and Kai had a little game in the long grass, started by Murphy play bowing to his sister very nicely. There were voices coming as we hit the path, so we retreated back the way we'd come to let two little dogs go by. I let Orla know they were coming but she still wooed when she saw them, just to make sure I knew they were there 😁 they turned into heather field and were taking their time moving away, so I led us round the trees and passed the benches again to give them a chance to go. The field clear we could enter, the crew all pausing to sniff where the two dogs had stopped for several minutes too. Down the path, not pausing at our new treat tree today as there wasn't time. Hobo's a star here now, at the narrow path and route to the van section. he never thinks of trying to choose the route he wants, and I can always catch up to him to grab his lead, just like when we walk to the exit of the woods. I grabbed Orlas lead too and she did a good job not pulling too much and waiting nicely when one of her mates stopped to sniff, even joining in with the sniffs when we hit the dirt road. Up to the van, me popping Kai and Murphy on lead as we went, everyone hopping in nicely when asked. Hobo even took a little drink from my bowl again 🙌 good lad

12/08/2026

Wednesdays walk 2. Our giant was in a bouncy mood today, despite the heat, having two little games with Reggie early on, just about remembering to stay close so Reg could play while on the line. Our bouncy staffie then connected nicely with me and settled into a calm enough walk he wasn't hitting the end of the line much, mooching with his mates and sharing the sniffs. The big, tough bull was worried by the road signs and broken drain today, brave enough to approach it and sniff but he didn't want to walk by until his mates were, using them as protection as he walked the far side of them to the sign. He's passed it plenty of times so I wonder what was different today, a noise or smell I couldn't detect I guess. Up to the dry pond where they had another little bounce before mooching into the long, green grass in the dried out pond. They mooched here for a while, checking the sniffs down a fox path and enjoying the feel of the cool grass as they roamed through it. Time to head back, all three trying several times to go a different way, while I stood and waited at the path we needed. Finally all three headed my way and we could mooch back, the trio mooching down a dead end at one point, so I let Reggie go and waited at the exit for them to come back once they'd checked the sniffs. Down the hill, passed the scary sign again but this time Reggie was unbothered, barely noticing it like usual. Carlos again became reluctant early, but kept going with reassurance and a bit of sausage to catch whenever we stopped for his mates to sniff. I'd cut his travel time down as much as I could, picking up Reggie first, but it was further than I'd wanted to go with him, so we could get to a quiet and shady spot. He still got in with some encouragement once we got there, he is a good and brave boy for me ❤️

11/08/2026

Tuesdays walk 1. I parked at the top of the dirt road today as tree surgeons were entering the woods as we pulled in, and I thought it would be easier to just avoid them entirely and walk on the field. We still had someone to avoid, a man sanding our benches down, Hobos favorite station at the moment. I didn't notice him at first, just a noise I thought was a strimmer in heather field, but Kai and Hobo both stopped when they saw him, Hobo bounding back passed me to check a sniff, while Kai noticed the curlies were having fun without him and ran in shouting. The curly trio had been playing well, and I let Kai have a quick run with them before whistling them in so Orla didn't get over stimulated. She settled well, and again didn't hump Archie, in fact she didn't hump him all walk 🙌 the crew more with me as we moved off again, which is when I saw the man. I turned us into the field, the crew following no bother, only Hobo glancing at the man as we went by. Archie went into giddy mode again, he absolutely loves the feel of long grass, and he zoomed about, the rest ignoring the flying blur this time. Up to wildlife pond, the crew roaming back behind the bushes, running back one by one to join me again before we mooched to heather field. The tree we used to play under has been cleared and made the perfect new treat tree, the whole crew managing to wait then all sharing nicely, Murphy choosing to snuffle at my feet instead, while Orla attempted to climb far higher than I'd put any sausage. We paused in the open area by the narrow path, Murphy having a sit while the others mooched about before we headed down the narrow path. This was the biggest test for Hobo and the bench, we'd already passed it twice, close enough we'd usually stop, and we always stop the last time we pass it, if we haven't before. They stayed close as we mooched up the path, our giant scruff actually behind me at one point so definitely not moving forward with intent. He was ahead of me as we left the path, stopping and looking at the benches, then at me. I asked him to move towards wildlife pond instead, pointing the way I wanted to go, and he did it before I'd caught up and had to pass him. What a good, good boy. Of course the rest of the crew followed their leader no bother, Archie going giddy in the long grass again, his curly mates joining in for a little game before I whistled them in, Orla again settling well, even though she'd needed three whistles to turn round. We mooched to the very dry chalk pond, the crew hopping over the now rather crushed barrier, all disappointed it was dry, Hobo looking at me like he blamed me at least a little bit 😂 all out and time to head to the van, where they could have a drink, which even Hobo had a few sips off, me telling him he was a good boy throughout. I was very chuffed with all the crew today, not once did any of them attempt to approach the man and bench, Hobo even going to sniff the well at one point, which is feet away. I know a lot of people complain about big groups of dogs, and I do understand why, not everyone is as polite as we try to be, but I do hope when people see my crews they see a big group can be together safely, for both them and the public, while still having fun

11/08/2026

Tuesdays walk 2. Amber was pleased to see Pigs face at the window today, finally some friends 😁 we got Pig out first for the first time, then opened the back for Amber and Georgous. Amber was still a little rude, me holding her back a bit to prevent it, and after a moment she settled and was back to her polite self. The girls led the way, Georgous taking his time to get going as usual, but he livened up as we went and was with the girls more. I think he likes this path, he always seems perky on it. We took to our usual splash spots, Pig and Georgous joining Amber to dip their toes, and have a drink, and of course I was mean enough to take a picture of Jo when she slipped down the bank. I just wish I'd been videoing 😂 we stopped at half time for a game of catch before turning round, the girls much closer and everyone a proper team. They had a treat tree at the bridge, after another splash. Well, the girls did, Georgous isn't so bothered about food he'll pick it off a tree. Instead he checked Ambers back end again, something he checked a few times on the walk. I'll bet she's coming into season, one of the more scent driven boys tends to tell me, Len used to turn into the biggest flirt back when he walked with Amber 😁 back at the van Pig jumped in the back, Amber unbothered we left her there, riding with the big kids. She did a good job, staying in the van with a little help and guidance from me when we dropped Amber off. Sure she jumped out when I picked up Jess, but I'd expected that and hadn't tried to stop her. The road is quiet and I have to pick Jess up so I couldn't do that and keep Pig in the van, so there was no point asking her to stay, she'd only have broken the cue. She hopped right back in when I asked, standing back from the door nicely, and she waited again when it was her turn to get out, already beginning to understand the rules. Good dog 😊 a lovely walk, both me and Amber glad of the good company 😊

11/08/2026

My pop in with Jess. It was already hotter than predicted so I chose her local today as I wanted to get to Skye too, and it saved travel time. She didn't seem to mind too much it was just us, happily trotting about, checking the sniffs. She tried to bother a young lad sitting on the benches, but came when I called her, good girl. She also roamed off in the sun, the wrong way. I let her go to the bushes for a sniff but when she went to carry on called her back. She came running, those little legs going as fast as they could for her sausage reward. We had a snuffle at half time, under a bush to get her body moving in different ways to duck and avoid the low branches, then headed back through the shady woods, checking the sniffs she'd missed on the way out. I was glad she'd still had a nice time despite the lack of friends, and I always have a nice time with little legs, she's a chilled wee thing with a happy disposition, and who doesn't want to hang out with someone like that 😊

11/08/2026

My pop in with Skye. Sure it was a bit hot really and I knew she'd do nothing but it was definitely my only chance of seeing her this week, so I took it. My friend was pleased to see me too, coming to find me while I looked for her and her humans, as the house was like the Mary Celeste. Both Skye and her mum found me, the humans next door so I'd turned up at the right time to keep my mate company. We flopped on the garage floor, the door open to the world so the sniffs could blow in. I'm also interesting to sniff, Skye smelling the dogs I've been with and the places I've walked on my legs and trainers. We had a little snuffle in the garden as I had new treats she's not tried, plus it got her to wee. She chose to head back in after, flopping on her comfy bed for the last bit of our visit. It was not just lovely to see her, it was also lovely to see her elbows look a lot better, and the cut on her pad is healing slowly but surely too. A lovely visit, Skye was happy with my company for the whole half hour, and I'm always happy to see her, our time only gets more precious with each visit ❤️

10/08/2026

Mondays walk 1, minus Carlos. We might not have had our giant but Kas felt fit enough to join today, so they were still a trio. I was very chuffed my old mate was able to join us, he may have lost even more weight but he was still his happy, lively self. Clyde was in full begging mode today, not helped as I was rewarding Kas for checking in, as I want him to stay closer now he's going blind as well as deaf, to try and stop the need for a long line, especially as he walks with Carlos who isn't a fan of them. He did a sterling job and his roaming distance was cut down by half, which was perfect. It's not a long term thing, the rewards will peter out, so I won't be teasing Clyde for too long 😁 he did join Kai when he shot off to shout at a squirrel, both of them trotting about the clearing, Kai checking up the tree several times, sniffing where the squirrel had run. I did a little snuffle to calm the pair, the squirrel chasers in a hole while Kas had an easier search on the flat ground. They didn't pause at the main path or the bridge, mooching with me and as a team down to the exit, Kai spotting a squirrel again, failing to listen to a verbal recall but listening to my whistle. Clyde had gone to join in too but came when I called Kai, which was no surprise, he's a good lad and always eager for a bit of sausage, which he got as I wanted him to return too, we were too close to the exit for such excitement. We were early enough we could mooch into the fields next, Kai having a nice roll on the grass. All faces looked so eagerly at me at the bench we had another little snuffle before heading down the narrow path back to the dirt road to the van, reaching the little turning just as a van was coming, everyone following me very nicely down there to wait while it went by. Leads on and to the van for a good drink. Lovely stuff and a lovely walk, these ones with Kas are getting fewer and further between, making each one more precious ❤️

10/08/2026

Mondays walk 2. Dylan's still away so just is girls again. I almost braved the fields for a change of sniff as there was cloud cover, but it was too hot to risk it if the sun did come out. We like the shady stream anyway, nothing better than a good splash for this bog dog 😁 I at least remembered a toy today, but chose the squirrel over the tug ball as that really hurts my hands. Unfortunately for no apparent reason Amber refused to grab it or pick it up when I tossed it. Nevermind, instead we crossed the stream at the bridge and wandered in that field, knowing we had shade to head back to if needed. We discovered the field is scattered with pumpkins, probably self seeded from people dumping them after Halloween, so I know where to get some for cute Halloween photos this year 😁 we mooched down the hedge line, noticing cars parked ahead. It took me ages to realise it was a fishing lake, so after watching the action for a bit we turned back as I'd guess it was private land and they wouldn't want a bouncy boxer roaming through. We had a nice treat tree before turning back, choosing to explore the footpath up to the houses in the first field again before heading back into the shade got the last bit. A lovely peaceful walk with my bouncy old mate

07/08/2026

Fridays walk 1. To the woods where Carlos led us on the new route he'd led us on last week. Our giant was in goofy mode to start but Clyde didn't notice when we started a game, and Kai came in shouting which stopped it. Nevermind. Noses down and they mooched together, sharing the sniffs down the path to the cross roads. Clyde and Kai both roamed to the gate up to the pond but Carlos chose the opposite way, while I stood in the middle and waited for the crew to agree. Clyde and Kai soon joined our giant and they led me down the path, Carlos bouncing again, pleased we'd taken his choice. I led them through the gates at the end to turn us back on the lower path for new sniffs. We were just waiting for Kai to return after chasing a squirrel when a man and lab came up from behind. They made no announcement and we only got away because I spotted them out the corner of my eye, Carlos and Clyde listening and following me immediately, even though the dog was feet away. Me grabbing Kais handle to stop him passing me as he returned, letting him go once he'd turned and started moving our way. The man didn't make space, saying it's fine, but thankfully backed off a bit when I said my collie isn't friendly. We hustled along until we found a gap to dive into and let him pass, the brothers standing and waiting very nicely even though there wasn't much space between them and the passing dog. I had hold of Kais handle again just in case, though he had both me and his mates between him and the dog. We let them go and mooched back to the path, after a nice game of catch as reward for their excellent efforts, pleased we could slow to a dogs pace again. They mooched the rest of the way, a team sharing sniffs on the narrow path, Kai and Clyde occasionally roaming into the trees to check for squirrels. Carlos slowed up early today, but kept going with the odd bit of verbal encouragement to where he would normally stop. I think I'll cut his travel time back again, and make sure he's got a mate in there. He was doing so well I'd relaxed things a bit, but he's not entirely happy so I'll make my life slightly more awkward again to make his life easier, he's totally worth it. I was very proud of the brothers today, it was one of those times I'd have understood if they'd broken ranks to say hello to the dog, they were almost in nose reach, and to just immediately turn around and follow me, keeping with me and ignoring the dog, even though the dog followed feet behind. That's Dylan levels of good, and that's my highest praise

07/08/2026

Fridays walk 2. Just us chickens, Dylan's away and Georgous and Pig had done enough this week, helping me while the van was broken. We took to the shady stream but it was rather busy, the local dogs out and shouting and three dogs on the path in quick succession. We moved away easily for each one, a nice gap in the bushes and once onto the field to make space. We had some fun in the field, running about a bit and having a good roll to let the tension out. I did also scatter sausage, but she's never as enthusiastic with snuffles when solo. Back to the shade and stream for a good splash, we even made it to the next opening for another splash and to cross the stream into the field there. As we came back another dog came by, so we waited before splashing back through the steam, only to spot another coming and having to retreat again. It was one dog too many and the tension stayed, Amber alert and stopping every few steps to listen for more dogs coming. It makes me tense too as I think she's telling me there's one coming, and the system fails a bit. I happily followed when she led me back into the first field, mooching up towards the houses, and recalling wonderfully as we got close and I wanted to turn us around. It was hotter out in the sun but we could see around us and Amber settled a bit, checking the sniffs and munching a bit of horse poo. I decided to stick to the field for the last bit, to help her stay relaxed. A bit cheeky as it's not a path, the woods one is the real path, but it wasn't far to the van. We got back early, too hot to stay where she felt safe and too tense in the trees, it seemed the best option, and another dog coming by as I started my engine showed me I was right. She'd have coped much better with her friends, picking up their unbothered energy, but with only me, who also gets alert when she does, it's harder to settle, especially after so many triggers . Despite the sudden crowds down our quiet path we still had fun, playing and splashing together

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