Jodys Pet Care (2025)

14/08/2025

Thursdays walk 1, minus Clyde who wasn't feeling well and didn't want to join us. The heats been effecting loads of them so I guess it's the same, hopefully he feels better soon. I knew it was going to be difficult, kebab was squeaking as we headed to the park entrance. It didn't help that minutes in Carlos chased something. He was playing with Reggie, who just came back when his mate took off, what a good lad. Carlos however didn't listen and it took a few calls to get him back. It sent Kebab over the edge, nothing worked and I had to carry her to give the boys any sort of walk. We turned down the hill instead, away from the chase, the boys together while I did my best with the eejit. Carlos and Reggie had another nice bounce, thankfully far enough away Kebab didn't notice, her head was firmly in the bushes. We stopped at a log for a better search, in the hopes of being able to put Kebab down, but it didn't work and up she came again so we could set off. We didn't get far at all, it was impossible, and I was grateful to turn back. The boys had fun, they'd bounced, mooched and sniffed together, waiting and watching or returning to me often, so I'd done my job, though I wasn't sure I still wanted it, or my dog by the end 🙈

14/08/2025

Thursdays walk 2. This is definitely my favourite walk with Kebab at the moment, as I said to Hobo, he's the perfect friend, he's so calm and he doesn't pick up her crazy energy. We mooched to the green, Kebab over stimulated from the first walk, frustrated and shouting at people in the distance 🙈 we had fun with a treat tree, where I smear bits of sausage on a tree, making them stretch and sniff which calms. They both really enjoy the game too, Hobo isn't that bothered by normal searches with sausage but he tried hard with the tree. Calm descended and we mooched the green together, making our way to the main road. They had a great bounce, Hobo actually caught Kebab and they wrestled, him on top but not squashing her. It was very funny. Down to the pub for a munch of the grass for Hobo and a snuffle for Kebab before we headed up the green alley, to find a cat at the end. Kebab lunged and shouted, Hobo looked confused, he knows to not chase cats. I praise him while tossing down for the eejit but in the end had to pick her up to get her by as cat was quite happy in their garden, in full view. It's not my usual go to but it does seem to work with her, even though she saw it, she didn't bark and was much calmer once down on the floor again, than if we'd walked past. Back home we headed, bumping into Hobos other walker and one of his dog mates. We said hello, but Kebab started shouting at the dog in play, so we moved away. Dogs do seem to take her rudeness well, the dog in question is sometimes reactive but he didn't bat an eye at her, and wasn't worried by her silly behaviour. I did ask to Hobos mum if she'd swap dogs once we'd got back, but Hobo is only so wonderful because she's put a lot of work in him, he was just as awkward at the beginning too, plus she said no, so I guess I'm stuck with the eejit 😁

14/08/2025

Thursdays walk 3. A little mooch in the shade with little legs. We didn't get far, the sprint ages round the entrance checking the sniffs, then, justices we set off a dog came our way so I had to back track to the van for Kebab. Jess took her time joining us, the sog and lady kindly waiting until she'd made her way back to us. We then headed up the main path, stopping at the first path into the woods to check all the sniffs there. I had thought to head down the path and do a little loop back to the van, but when I checked the time we'd already done 20 minutes so I turned us back instead. It was definitely a lesson I going no where and getting a lot done, they walked, trotted, sniffed and toileted, all in the space of a few metres. As I like to say, it's not the distance you go, it's what you do that's important

13/08/2025

Wednesdays walk 1. We tried the wild fields again today and thankfully found them empty. Orla and Dylan lesd the way, orla needing calling back a couple of times as she went too far. That was enough though and even still roaming she checked back often and regularly returned at my good girl to get a reward. Murphy sometimes mooched with his sister and friend, and sometimes with me. We struggled to get anywhere, Kebab too stimulated, stopping at the bench for a good search in the hoped of calming her, but no such luck today. I wanted to head to wildlife pond but my eejit was squeaking that way so I lesd us down the path instead. The end of the path was the dead pigeon area, and although the chance of anything being there I still popped Orla on lead, just in case. She aimed that way so I was glad I did, if there was the tiniest piece she'd have been trouble, even weeks after the original incident. We mooched the edge of the field instead, the opposite way to pigeon, before heading to the main path and van for a good drink

13/08/2025

Wednesdays walk 2. To the green as it was already hot for those paws on the streets. We started down our usual path to try and connect the pair, plus it was nice and shady. It didn't really work today, Kebab was in an over stimulated mood and wasn't coming down for anything. We followed Hobos nose, well, as much as we could, he wanted to cross the road but that's impossible with these two, neither has great road sense and the path opposite is narrow. We mooched up the road instead, until they decided to zoom and I had to stop the fun, eventually just picking Kebab up and carrying her to a suitable area on the green. She zoomed, Hobo chased, then gave up and pounced until they'd both had enough. I started to guide them to the estate agents for a drink after the fun, but a dog on the path scuppered that, so we aimed for home and the drinks there instead. Hobo did well until the last tree on the green, planting in protest at the shortened time, but getting up when I asked. I explained there was no time for such things today due to the heat and others needing walks too. He was very accommodating and didn't try to plant again, good lad. U0 the road, Hobo mooching but my eejit still in full steam ahead mode, it was just one of those days I guess, hopefully we'll have a better day tomorrow

13/08/2025

Wednesdays walk 3. The eejits back together 😁 they were very happy to see each other but managed to listen quite well about not playing in the street, and we managed a relatively calm walk to the green, even if they were both pulling more than I'd like. Zoomies in the field and I accidentally dropped Kebabs lesd in the tangles. She zoomed into the trees and towards a busy road, leaving me calling, panicked she'd get hurt. She finally showed her face, and Rahni had been a star, waiting with me then listening well when Kebab did come, and not pouncing on her, good girl. I kept good hold after that, but they both struggled to really settle, at the ends of their leads and barely sniffling. I kept creating little paused and Rahni slowly got there, despite my eejits energy not coming down. We watched a man practice hoops and a few dogs who thankfully stayed far away. These two had enough energy between them, they didn't need the excitement of added dogs near by. Rahni found a stick to play with, just as her energy had dropped to perfect levels. Up they went again and she rudely squished Kebab in the process. I had to ask her to sit and wait while I took a few deep breaths, I'm still so stressed from the van and stuff, it's harder to cope with the little mistakes. The energy didn't quite drop again, and they both were at the ends of leads again. I gave up on Kebab and concentrated on Rahni, who settled nicely by the time we hit the road to head home. I knew it would be a hard one, both on lead but excited to see each other, they'll settle again after a few walks together

12/08/2025

Tuesdays walk 1. We'd headed to the wild fields but a man and his spaniel sat at the bench just as we pulled up, so I took us back down to the woods entrance. A lovely slow start, everyone checking the sniffs, all calm and lovely. Archie and Kebab had a nice zoom as we reached the first turnings. Orla thought of joining in but could find an opening and Murphy coped well, though tense. They came to a stop naturally and I moved us into a side turning to get everyone snuffling while I untangle leads. In the end I just unclipped Orla and Archie to get the leads off my legs. Of course as I did that a dog came round the corner, Orla charging at it wooing, murphy joining in. I couldn't even get up I was tied and Kebab was pulling the tangles. I called, the lady walked away, rather annoyed, which was fair enough. I shouted my apologies but I dont know if it helped. Oh well, down the little side path, having to retreat when a human came our way. Everyone listened really well though, considering we'd just had a scary moment. Another attempt down the paths and we made it. Phew! It was definitely time to head to the van for a good drink

12/08/2025

Tuesdays walk 2. You know it's hot when the Spanish dog lays down in the shade 😁 an awkward start, I do hate being in busy places, I thought everyone would have been done by now and we'd have the place to ourselves. Instead we got chased by a lady and rottie, I dont know how people walk so quickly. We dived into the fishing lake area, as that's not really a footpath, but of course she followed us, even though I'd made it quite clear we were trying to keep away. Noses down searching, except Reggie who decided to watch and be rewarded for that. We back tracked to get to the cow field but another walker was heading that way, so back to our corner for more snuffles until they'd gone. Into the field at last, Kebab and Reggie having a nice game where he only squished her once, but they were rather tangled so I didn't blame him. He stopped nicely when Kebab did, for a few moments, then as she moved away he went to pounce. I blocked him with my leg, the full force of his staffie nogging smashing into my shin, I've got a lovely lump already 😁 at least I saved Kebab from the assault. While they were spinning me around I'd accidentally let go of Georgous and was pleased to see him just watching and grinning at me when they'd done. Such good behaviour meant some freedom, so he trailed his lead for the rest of the walk, not that he went any further than normal, but then, that's the point. A good drink and a flop in the shade for thick skulled Reg before heading back down the hill to the van for another drink

12/08/2025

Tuesdays walk 3. Just little legs as Skye has sensibly cancelled this week due to the high temps. We took to the trees for our little mooch, not even making it to the bridge before needing to turn back. Jess was her wonderfully slow self and we stuck to her pace as usual, which Kebab didn't find too difficult after two walks already. They checked all the sniffs and shared some snuffles. We moved out the way of a man just as we went to turn, not much space and he didn't give us a chance to find any really, only stopping because Jess was slow getting out his way. Back the way we came after a nice drink, going even slower than the way out

11/08/2025

Mondays only walk. Just these boys today as everyone else is still off. We took to the woods for some shade as it was already getting hot. Unfortunately there was something chase worthy right near the entrance, and it took half the walk to settle Kebab. While I dealt with her Dylan and Kas roamed about, checking the sniffs and Clyde stuck to ny heels, hoping to get some of that sausage Kebab kept getting. I'm determinedly not handing out for this lad, it stops him doing dog things, and I'm hoping he'll get the hint and stop begging in favour of sniffing and hanging with the crew. The bit of calm half way had the crew munching some grass before we turned round and headed back towards the exciting thing 🙈 we didn't do too bad considering, lot of stores and little searches and some deep breaths from me. The boys were ever so patient and Clyde actually gave up the begging and went and did dog things, which was nice

08/08/2025

Bounce! Rusty and Carlos playing. I shuffle/stamp my feet as I do that when I'm playing with Rusty and it encourages him to get up, eventually. Don't they have a lovely little bounce, setting Kebab off but I didn't care today, she could squeak all she wanted. This was one of many little games, such a lovely last walk for Rusty, playing with his friend

08/08/2025

Fridays walk 1. Today was Rustys last walk as he's moving to a new home, sadly out of my area. I was a bit gutted we'd be stuck at Carlos local as I thought Rusty would be too distracted to interact with me and his friends. I was happy to be proved entirely wrong and he connected, wriggled and bounced with Carlos. It was wonderful, it's like he knew. We mooched down to the mechanics exit, sure it's a dead end but it has thicker bushes so they have to stick to the path. Carlos and Rusty led the way, while Georgous mooched and Clyde hovered, hoping for sausage, or hung out with his brother when he gave up the hopes of sausage 😁 Kebab was distracted but then so was I, my eyes were on Rusty and my main thought was trying to get close enough to get photos of him and Carlos playing. We turned back up the hill once the crew had reached the gate, mooching past the exit to the van and into the trees. We didn't get far, Georgous as wonderfully slow as always and the goofy pair bouncing so often we regularly stopped. It was such an excellent last walk, more than I could have hoped. I'm sure going to miss that goofy ginger dog, he's made me laugh every walk we've had, and I'm so incredibly proud of our work together and how far he's come.
Rusty was once a distracted, bird chasing blur pulling hard at the end of a long line. He couldn't take treats and had no idea I existed except he was tied to me. He became the most fun, interactive wriggling goof, a bundle of pure joy. He learnt to trot not run for the sake of his knee and managed to make some really good friends despite being rather socially awkward, with Carlos definitely being a favourite. He's one of the funniest dogs I've met, I'm going to laugh less without him in the crews, and his mates are going to miss him too, especially that giant who loved bouncing with him

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