August 2017

WOW - why has no one ever told me about the Lake District before? It is a huge adventure playground for dogs! I found water and mountains and more water everywhere. Here I am camping at the highest hostel in England. I got a ride back down the mountain in a 4x4 with some farmers on a grouse shoot and even got to stand with the beaters and watch (I think I could have joined in as I am good at chasing things...).

Even the shops and bars are set up for dogs!

Did I mention there was water everywhere? I enjoyed many a bus trip (open top ones are best) to new swimming spots.

I put my dock jumping skills to good use and jumped in from the jetty (too quick for the camera)!

I also like the idea of water-agility.

It wasn't just water. I enjoyed my trip to Whinlatter Forest where there were lots of statues of animals from the Gruffalo. I thought they might like a spaniel-o 

[editors note: when it was pointed out that statues remain perfectly still, the idea was quickly abandoned].

They also had a "Go Ape" - I didn't see why dogs shouldn't have their own version!

More adventures - this time climbing Helvellyn (it was very windy) then doing some scrambling over Striding Edge.

All these adventures made me hungry...

...and tired.

Sweet dreams ☺

July 2017

Guess what - July started with me getting wet again! This time I took a lovely friend along too. Delights included water, sand, digging, ice cream and a dead seal to roll in...

Next up, a trip to Rutland Water. I loved my view from the campsite.

I was briefly dry to go to agility in Matlock - 3rd place x2 and 6th out of 120 dogs. 

Not dry any more! Had a whale of a time (haha) with a couple of my friends here.

Sleeping bag snuggles after all of my adventures this month.

June 2017

June started well with a day long walk following the River Ivel - plenty of places to go for a swim.

I also went for (another) beach trip! I'm always ready for a trip to Hunstanton...

Oh my goodness - a ball!

Well if ostriches can bury their heads in the sand, why can't I give it a go?

I have been a good boy and listened to the advice I was given about not winning into the next agility grade too quickly. So I got second place instead.

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT - THE HUMANS HAVE ENTERED THE WATER! Regular readers may remember my comment last month about them not wanting to get wet feet. Then this happened! Loving my lake swims - it makes 30+ degree heat much more bearable.

All this fun was very tiring - taking a rest ready for July.

May 2017

The sun has been shining lots so I made the most of the lovely weather with a very good friend of mine.

And of course there was another camping trip, this time to the Derwent Valley. It was a combined agility and exploring trip. I am now Grade 3 in agility!

Exploring Dove Dale (a special day out for my birthday). You did say I could jump in didn't you? Too late!

These were very tempting but I was very restrained (by my lead).

Now this I don't understand - in the middle of the countryside there is a human traffic jam. I am clearly demonstrating a quicker and more fun way to get across. But oh yes - for some reason humans don't like to get their feet wet!

After all that exploring, I was very happy with these presents.

Home at last! Recharging ready for my next round of adventures.

April 2017

This month has been amazing! It started with a camping trip to Weymouth. I love the fact that the beach is only three minutes walk from the train station. Now please throw the ball that is in your hand!

Look at the great big hole I just "found".

OK - maybe it was me...

Enjoying Lulworth Cove.

Feeling the wind in my fur. I also made a new friend who has an amazing life because he lives on the boat.

All this exploring and playing means a daily recharge is needed...

...especially when there are also agility competitions to go to. I am feeling very speedy at the moment (all that "recharging" did me good) and I won into Grade 2!

March 2017

This month has been AMAZING! I went for another camping trip including a trip to the local pub. I was given many many treats from the locals who were watching the rubgy!

I have also been enjoying going out with Ashridge canicross club (and one of my friends has joined me). So much fun but exhausting too...

A huge highlight for me has been my trip to Crufts to take part in the canicross display. There were over 6000 people in the main arena but I was not fazed at all and had great fun towing my human around at spaniel speed! Watch me go - Scroll to 2:54:20

I enjoyed Crufts for more than just the canicross...

And finally, to top off a fantastic month, I got this at the Dog Barn competition. Hopefully more to come over the summer...