My boyfriend Dan comes from Galway in Ireland and, three months into our relationship, it was time to meet his friends and family. Our plan involved lots of driving around to see various places of interest and call in on people, so we decided to take his car on the…
Sandringham Grounds – free and dog friendly. Can’t go in house and gardens, apart from assistance dogs. Hunstanton – old beach is dog friendly all year round. New beach has dog ban between April – October. Warning on feeding fatty food to dogs – fat stays on their internal organs (vet…
It is no exaggeration to say that people have literally stopped in their tracks to ask about Betty. Cars pull over, cyclists dismount and people just start talking to us. It’s like being with a celebrity. They guess she’s is a Pug cross – the curly tail, dark face and…
Betty gets red carpet treatment when she goes to Clowns. Although there is a sticker on the door that says dogs are not allowed, it is up to the owner’s discretion whether they are admitted or not. Given the father who owns the business is taking a break and recovering from…
Betty is not usually particularly fussed about being muddy after a walk. She quite enjoys having a nap, rather than clean herself up. I usually pop her in the bath and shower her legs down, at least. Now we’re heading into spring, it’s not so necessary to bathe her after…
Cambridge is great, but it is a busy city with lots of cars, cyclists and buses. I seem to hear about vehicles colliding with cyclists every week. Betty and I live off Mill Road in Romsey Town, a notoriously vibrant part of Cambridge, constantly buzzing with activity. I also have…
There will be times when you can’t look after your puppy, given that you can’t leave them on their own for long periods. It’s best to research your options before you get your puppy, and if need be, reserve him a place. You may need to discuss your needs with…
Apparently, there are rules when you walk your dog. Betty, having the characteristics of a Pug and a Min Pin, is incredibly sociable, confident, feisty, spirited, fearless and assertive. She loves running up to children, adults, dogs and other creatures (even a ferret) to say hello. In fact, Betty will…
For this walk, I start out from my home near Cambridge train station. However, if you are coming from out of town, the nearest car parks are at the train station and the leisure centre of Hills Road. There is also limited on-road parking along the A1134 Trumpington Road and…
Socialisation is the process of introducing a puppy, or indeed any animal, whatever their age, to the world in a way that helps them to be confident with people, places and things that they will encounter in life. The best time to socialise a puppy is within the first 12…
