Lead The Way Walking

20/06/2017

19/03/2017

I found this as an advert elsewhere on Facebook, but it got me thinking that the best time to buy a waterproof coat for your dog is when the sun is shining.....and half price too.

https://harryhall.com/waterproof-nylon-dog-coat-yellow

25/02/2017

Now young Spencer is getting in on the act of be still n chill.
Very impressed with the young lad as this photo was taken after a minute of sitting with focus. You should be v proud, Emma hashtag thumbs up

21/02/2017

Don't they look serious, bless them?
We were having a short break to practice sit-stay yesterday. Fine mature cheddar is a great attention keeper.

02/12/2016

Out early this morning with Roxy and Jake.
Just look at them. Trained gundogs, just raring to go....... bless

30/11/2016

It's Cocker Time!!!
This picture of Ruby and Spencer was taken last week, before everything turned icy.
Spencer joined at the same time as Ruby, but while Ruby is pure woking cocker spaniel, Spencer is half show half working - does that make him "shwerking"? Or is that a dance move on Strictly???
More photos of young Spencer to follow when I hook up my proper camera to the proper computer and grit my teeth to grapple with Windows 10.

22/11/2016

After a lovely spot of quartering, George puts his tongue away long enough for a cheeky photo opportunity. Looking very pleased with himself, too.

21/11/2016

Honey and Ruby, lovely girls dressed to impress!!

10/11/2016

A couple of weeks ago dear Nina, the Griffon Bleu de Gascogne, left Hitchin to move to Cambridgeshire and left a hole where I once had a very soft spot.
However, as one door closes another opens and within a week I had not one but two new dogs on my books. And both Cocker Spaniels!
Firstly, here is Ruby, a very well-bred working cocker. She is the softest little thing in the world and an absolute treasure to take out. If she had a fault, then it's not being keen on the camera as she is looking rather businesslike in this photo with Honey, the happiest Labrador in the world.

19/09/2016

I'm afraid I can't really call this a pup-date considering that Coco is now staring down the barrel of seventeen months of age, so here is the latest installment of Coco's Progress from my blog page.

http://www.leadthewaywalking.com/single-post/2016/09/19/Cocos-Progress-16-months

I have said it before, and I'll say it again - where has the time gone??? Things have been ticking along nicely on the training front, not perfect and not witho...

14/07/2016

A welcome spot of sunshine with the winning combination of Lab and Spaniel.

15/06/2016

And finally, down to business. In response to changes in demand for my services since originally setting out my tariff, I have made a small revision to my pricing structure.

The rate for a half-hour (non-exclusive) walk has been reduced to £6, while there is a modest increase to the rate for a home visit to £8 for a half hour.

While we are not talking about vast sums of money, this update serves to reflect the fact that a home-visit is an exclusive service, while a thirty minute walk can be dove-tailed in with another walk if timings permit.

From experience, home-visits are most suited for dogs who are recovering from an illness or operation and just need some company, a comfort break and a spot of TLC. For a fit and healthy dog who could just do with a break in their day and change of scenery, as well as an opportunity to "go", then a half hour walk is much more suitable.

I hope that this makes sense and will have little impact on my regular clients. The rate change comes into effect on 1st July 2016 and has been update on the website.