Here is an example of one of my dog walks. All the dogs have lots of fun and exercise in the country and the woods and enjoy running, jumping and swimming as part of their daily exercise. There’s no street walking on leads, just good old fashioned pack behaviour to stimulate the mind and body of your best friend.
Remember that although dogs love humans they are social creatures of spirit and need to be with their own species.

Skating with the pack leader

On June 13th 2009 and at 48 Daryl learns to skate. On day 2 of receiving his new EA7 skates from Ebay, Daryl decides to give them a test run with the BIG dogs (following an 90 minute walk for his everyones safety).

Stanley the Cockerchon likes the MUD

We are proud to announce our new arrival to the company, she is a Citroen Relay 1.9L Diesel Van.  Our new arrival shown below will improve on both fuel efficiency around town and comfort and safety for your dogs. It also means that we can now offer a pet taxi service should you require transport for your dogs to the kennels prior to your well deserved holiday or if you get stuck for transport to the vet or groomer.  On delivery of our Citroen I was amazed at how easy this vehicle was to drive and park, it’s turning circle is so good that it can turn 360 degrees on a mini roundabout which I can’t even achieve even in my wife’s Peugeot 206. I do hope that you like the eye catching graphics.

NEWS – Dog Safety and comfort
In my quest to provide your pets with the best conditions whilst traveling to and from walks or between vet or kennel visits (Pet Taxi), I have just purchased some new extremely strong dog crates for the van. These custom dog crates and are constructed from aircraft aluminium which make them extra strong & very light, each crate has vents all round for excellent air movement/cooling.

New dog crates constructed from aircraft aluminium

Each one of these crates is to be lined with Vetbed
* Very long lasting
* Machine washable
* Thick pile (25mm)
* Double woven – makes it harder to chew.
* Hygienic – non irritant and non-allergic, will not support bacterial growth.
* Recommended by vets – the beds they use the most.
* Drains and dries fast – keeps your pets warm and dry even if accidents happen.

TakeMyLead Transport

TakeMyLead van showing graphics

On Board Dog Shower

From time to time some of my dogs like to get down and dirty, sometimes in deep mud (this is fine by me), at other times some like to raise/lower their scent pattern and roll, in, well,  this stuff is so disgusting that even the foxes disguard it. Whilst smelling foxy in the forest is socially acceptable for the pack, smelling this bad is not acceptable whilst traveling back home in the van. What’s required is a power shower that can be used whilst still at the walk site.

Introducing the Hand Pump Pressure Washer

‘The Hand Pump Pressure Washer is the most versatile water-saving product we’ve come across. It relies neither on electricity nor a hosepipe, so you can use it for just about everything, at any time and anywhere, whether at home or in a remote field. With its adjustable pressurised spray delivered through a handy trigger system, you can use water efficiently and effectively, choosing to apply a range of sprays from concentrated jet to a fine mist.

Hand Pump Pressure Washer

Product Specifications Total capacity – 11.70 litres Working capacity – 11.0 litres Pressure – 0.4 MPa or 58.01 psi Net Weight (without water) – 2.2Kg Height – 60cm Hose length – 250cm Also good for cooling down ‘Hot Dogs’ and refilling water bowls for thirty hounds.

Cool Dogs travel in TakeMyLead style – Hot Dogs are only good inside buns

I have now found two very cool and green solutions to bringing in cool air and also for the extraction of warm air from the interior of the dog van.  Without using any other power but that of the sun, whether on the move or whilst stationary, cool fresh air can be drawn into the van and hot air expelled (need to add one above the drivers side – wife’s suggestion lol)

Introducing:  The Solar powered roof vent with Rechargeable battery

The Solar powered roof vent with Rechargeable battery Solar powered roof vent with Rechargeable battery

Solar vent/solar powered roof vent with Rechargeable NiMh Battery. This model is a new breakthrough in technology, an extractor ventilator powered by sunlight, ambient lights, no electricity nor any other man made power source. No wirings, no plugs, no noise, and once installed no running cost whatsoever. Low Profile Solar Ventilator Rechargeable Battery will charge the battery during the day and will run off the battery during the nght.The low profile solar ventilator provides silent and reliable ventilation, keeping living areas comfortable and improving air quality even when you are not there! Ideal for caravans, conservatories, sheds, greenhouses and much more.

Fan cross section

Features On and Off switch Provides more than double the airflow of most similar sized solar vents High efficiency crystalline solar cell No wiring required and never drains your boat or motorhome batteries Two high capacity AA NiMh batteries mean the solar vent can operate day or night Can run for 48 hours without sunlight Ventilation shaft can be closed from the inside to avoid water ingress in rough seas or during heavy rainfall Easy one-click intake/exhaust/off airflow selection

After the swim we all practised walking to heel along the cinder path stopping only for the odd toe to tail shaking exercises and then it was back to the car for a nice drink and a few well earned very healthy kibble treats. All the dogs were towel dried and rested before we set off for a leisurely drive back home.

The last job of the day was to vacum jack russell sized hair ball from the back of the car. lol

Onboard canine medical kit

PET FIRST AID KIT BY WALLACE AND CAMERON GROUP (ONE OF THE LEADING SPECIALISTS IN SUPPLY OF PROFESSIONAL FIRST AID KITS & TRADING UNDER THE “ASTROPLAST” NAME.

CONTENTS INCLUDE

4 X EYEWASH SALINE PODS

2 X IODINE WIPES

2 X NON ADHERENT DRESSINGS

1 X TAPE FOR SECURING DRESSINGS

1 X ELASTIC COHESIVE BANDAGE – NO TAPE REQUIRED

1 X SCISSORS

3 X ALCOHOL FREE WIPES

MICRO PERSONAL PROTECTION KIT :

3 X ALCOHOL FREE WIPES

2 X GLOVES (PAIRS)

2 X APRONS

EXTRA MEDICAL ITEMS

Veterinary wound powder - An antiseptic powder for use on minor wounds, cuts, bites and scratches,and saddle sores on horses and small animals.

CZ2 Spray - Protects and seals an exudate area whilst still allowing the natural healing process to take place. This transparent dressing allows you to see the wound whilst affording protection from external contamination. Can be applied to a wide variety of sores from burns to surgical wounds, and seals them instantly, stopping infection. No sting formula.

Animal Lintex - Animalintex is an impregnated multi-layered poultice and wound dressing for the treatment of equine and canine wounds. Animalintex absorbent dressing can be used as a hot poultice.

Robinson Care Skintact Single Dressings - A low adherent absorbent wound dressing specifically designed for dressing minor wounds like cuts, grazes, abrasions, minor burns etc.

Specifications

PowerFlex Bandages - resistant up to five times that of any other support bandage. Provides dense protective padding, soft, lightweight and comfortable. Limited stretch and return elasticity maintains consistent compression. Will not tighten after application. Excellent cohesion, adheres strongly only to itself, does not stick to skin or hair. PowerFlex Bandages are superbly flexible and conforming to most difficult body shapes and contours. Unrolls and wraps easily.

When used with horses, PowerFlex Bandages provide the best support for tendons and ligaments, can be used as a hoof wrap, and can be re-used as a morning workout bandage.

Special features include: Unaffected by water. Once applied will not loosen or tighten, even when wet. Conveniently and easily torn or cross ripped by hand to any length. For use with horses, dogs, and most other animals. 4″ x 5 yards.    ** No Chew offers a unique solution to bandage and wrap chewers. Icky bitter taste!

Mikki Dog Boot (Medium) - The Mikki Dog Boot helps promote rapid healing of pad injury and guards against infection. Its bonded vinyl upper with a non slip PVC sole makes it ideal for post-operative care and injury protection (one boot per pack).

George models the Mikki Dog Boot

 

 

Dogs are social creatures and love to play, sniff exercise with their friends. Well exercised, socialised and trained dogs make it easy for you to take them out to parks, on holidays and on visits to friends or familys’ homes without it being stressful for either of you. A well balanced and socialised dog is a very happy dog.

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The Woodland Trust has purchased 858 acres (347 hectares) of land to create the new Heartwood forest, having raised over £4 million towards this huge green site.

Just behind Harpenden and Wheathampstead and adjoining Nomansland Common at the back of Sandridge just three miles north of St Albans, it’s going to be the largest new continuous native forest in England.

Incredibly, will take just 12 years to turn what is currently bare farmland into a flourishing green woodland, complete with a diverse range towering trees and wildlife.

The site currently contains 44 acres of ancient woodland, which now sadly makes up only two per cent of UK landcover.

If you would like to know more please visit http://www.woodland-trust.org.uk/appeals/index.htm

‘Buy My Wardrobe’ is a couture fashion recycling event coming to London this January. Buy My Wardrobe brings together 20 selected Wardrobe Mistresses to sell the contents of their designer closets. The nearly-new garments of Gucci Group Executive Mimma Viglezio, TV Presenter/writer Giselle Morley and more will be sold at 50-75% off original retail price. Buy My Wardrobe events delight budget, style and eco-conscious shopper alike, flaunting vintage, couture and boutique fashions from designers including Chloe, Marc Jacobs and Gucci. You can also indulge in professional makeovers and treats from sponsors including Eylure, Perrier Jouet and Spa Paradise.

Buy My Wardorobe
Saturday 31st Jan 09 12noon- 5pm @ Adam St Members Club, London WC2

All dogs are worked at a pace that suits them on and off the lead and are reinforced positively with favourite treats. No ball games are used as a form of exercise and toys are discouraged. Exercise and mental stimulation are facilitated by the walker with basic obedience practise and the experience of the pack for appropriate socialising.

All dogs are collected and only returned after at least a 1 hour walk. Some walks are longer, especially on a nice day,  a good walk can’t be rushed.

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