Canine Couple

26/05/2026

Feeling thankful that there were no sheep and we found some shade for my extra early, and only, walk today. It was already getting too hot for me before 9am.
After that, it was drop-in service only. I came armed with picnic blankets and lots of toys and enrichment.
Fortunately, it's half term so our regulars have their parents at home on holiday with them. Good job as it was 30C before we'd normally see them.
And my last session of the day was bliss as the doggies live in a home with aircon.
Back home, it was all about an afternoon siesta before soaking my feet in Arlo's paddling pool before a 9pm walk.
Please can it rain tomorrow 🙏🥵

25/05/2026

Arlo loved visiting Giddings Wood first thing this morning. And so did we. Best time of a ridiculously hot day.

22/05/2026

As it's due to reach 25C today, our warm weather policy kicks in : "If it's over 24, we walk no more" and switch to drop-ins with:
💩 garden toilet breaks
⛱ enrichment in the shade
💦 fresh water
🏠 house ventilation
🕶 closing blinds/curtains.

Simple adaptations based on what we learned on our training with .southmidlands

21/05/2026

🐾💜 WOOF WEDNESDAY 💜🐾

Today we’re celebrating all the amazing dog-related businesses and rescues that help keep tails wagging every single day! 🐶✨

From groomers ✂️ to walkers 🚶‍♀️, trainers 🎾, pet sitters 🏡, daycares 🐕 and incredible rescues saving lives ❤️ — we want to support YOU ALL!

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Together we can help more pups, support small businesses, and spread lots of pawsitive vibes 🐾💜

16/05/2026

CANINE COUPLE IS CLOSED until Wednesday 20 May.
We're off up North for a family wedding and won't be answering any messages or emails until we get back home.

14/05/2026

Debbie Griffiths

13/05/2026

Done 👍

They waited play anyway.

13/05/2026

Wow 😯 I feel like the luckiest dog walker in CV37!
The forecast was awful - rain, wind, thunder, hail. 🤦 On my busiest day of the year ...
But, wearing my crown of confidence 👑, I approached the day one dog at a time ...
The early morning walks were easy peasy, but on walk 3 with Chester, the black clouds started to gather !!
By walk 4 with Tess, the wind had really picked up. Mind you, it's always windier in Fernleigh. 🌬️
Just as I got to Gertie, the heavens truly opened and the hail came, whilst I was searching for her coat. But by the time we were ready, the sun was shining 🌟. Although there was still thunder ⛈️.
Next, I made Rupert wear a coat - which he hates! I felt guilty as it was bright and sunny all the walk. But it started to rain while were saying goodbye back home. 😜 see - Auntie Debs was only being kind!
I got to Sunny just before the heavens fully opened again . And we waited for the storm to pass before enjoying blue skies.
Last, but by no means least, it was my final walk with Belle and Ruby. By this time, I really was thinking the gods were shining on me, as I clocked up 11+ miles for the day.
However ... we didn't quite make it back home before I finally got caught in a downpour 🌧️
Very lucky. Amazing clouds. Just a shame I didn't see a rainbow 🌈

12/05/2026

Definitely true 💜💚