Hey, it feels like a long time since I just sat down and typed in here, without focusing on a topic per say, so I thought I’d write a little life update to share what’s going on at the moment. … Continue reading
A little life update
Category Archives: Guinness Updates
My 2019 Goals
Zebby Continue to increase his confidence in classes Zebby has been getting better and better in our obedience classes, but he still struggles at times, so it is something I want to keep working at. I’d love for him to … Continue reading
Entertain your dogs nose – Introduction to scentwork
I’ve come home from a workshop today absolutely buzzing. It’s been a while since I’ve chosen and paid to attend a workshop with my dogs, partly due to the lack of money and time since moving house last December, but … Continue reading
Puppy prep
As the day I pick Zebedee up draws closer I’ve been getting prepared for the addition of a new puppy in to the house. It started off with buying some second hand puppy harnesses when I saw them come up … Continue reading
Do I miss agility?
It wasn’t until I was watching the agility at Crufts last weekend that I realised I do miss agility. Guinness and I have been retired for over a year now and although I help at the Dig It Shows here … Continue reading
#HowManyDogTricksIn1Minute
This week I suddenly had an idea for a fun challenge… how many different tricks can your dog do in 1 minute? I set up my camera, set a timer on my phone and off we go. 16! I’m quite … Continue reading
Did we meet our 2016 goals?
As this year draws to a close I thought I’d look back at the goals I wrote in January this year; Win into Grade 4 For obvious reasons, no. An injury in February saw Guinness’ agility career come to a … Continue reading
Signed off from physio
Well we’re back here again! Signed off from physio. I’ve just read my blog post from 2014 when we were last signed off after Guinness’ cruciate injury. However it feels so different this time! Last time I was really not … Continue reading
Once I was seven years old…
… is what Guinness can say now! Well he could if he could talk. Today is his 7th birthday! I always thought 7 was pretty old for a dog, but now that it’s here it doesn’t feel that scary. I’ve … Continue reading
Exciting News!
I am buzzing. During Guinness’ physio session tonight I was asked if I was planning on doing agility with Guinness again and it was actually recommended that we should do some! While I had accepted that we may never do … Continue reading
Taking a break
I’m pleased to report that Guinness has improved this week. It’s only been five days but he’s walking around on all four legs everywhere and using his back leg nicely, he just looks a bit stiff at times and has … Continue reading
In the vets again
This morning Guinness and I found ourselves sat in the vets waiting room, once again! Considering this dog hates the place he seems to end up there a lot, and I’m not the kind to rush a dog to the … Continue reading
Can You Dig It Club Competition
Each month, alongside the big Winter Series Shows at Alsager Equestrian Centre, Dig It holds little competitions in the agility arena. Places are limited to 50 to keep the show really small and everyone runs the same course, but results … Continue reading
February Can You Dig It Winter Series Agility Show
Well it’s been a little while since I’ve written a show report! It was good to be at a show and into competition again. To me it doesn’t feel like it’s been that long, but actually judging by how it went … Continue reading
Guinness passed his MOT
This weekend I took Guinness for an MOT check-up with my good friend whose a McTimoney Chiropractitioner. I’m pleased to report that she was mega impressed with his muscle definition. His back legs are feeling really good and even, his core is … Continue reading
Flick flacks and wing wraps
Last night Guinness and I had our first agility training session since the Christmas break. It was a very chilly evening so I was glad to be doing some course running. This section in particular was a lot of fun. … Continue reading
Our goals for 2016
I’ve looked back at the highs of 2015. I’ve admitted and looked at my personal challenge of fitness. And now it is time to set my goals for 2016. Win into Grade 4 Camp at Dig It Summer Show Go … Continue reading
Happy New Year!
It’s a new day, it’s a new year, it’s a new chapter. Here’s to writing 2015 then crossing it out for the next few weeks. Here’s to looking ahead to the future. Here’s to new goals and new resolutions. Here’s … Continue reading
Looking back at 2015
There comes that time at the end of each year when we reflect on what has been and look forward to what we would like to come. I think it’s important to remember the highlights of the year and the … Continue reading
Merry Christmas
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from Guinness and I! I hope your day is full of smiles, love and happiness. Plus turkey… and gravy… and stuffing… mmmm!
