Balmain is exactly 9 weeks old today. His breed is part mystery as we only know that his mum was Staffy X Cattle so we’ll have to wait and see what he looks like when he’s older to guess better (I’m thinking either Ridge Back or Mastiff at the moment).
We are fostering Balmain from the wonderful Rescue group BIG DOG RESCUE. Balmain’s mum Athena was rescued from the pound heavily pregnant. After a few weeks safe at BDR she gave birth to 8 healthy pups, 6 x girls and 2 x boys. Balmain was the runt of the litter and was at first not 100% coping, in the first few days. Brad and I visited and photographed all the pups at 2 weeks of age and then again at 5 weeks of age. When it came time for re-homing 6 of the 8 pups were adopted (just last week). Balmain and a sister Maddison are the last two yet to find their forever homes.
Barney is a 10 week old Tri Colour Border Collie puppy and joins one of our biggest families in our pack, the Stak street gang! His older sisters being Taz & Molly (II) and cousins Rollo & Milo, along with feline family members Max, Howie, Chester & Archie. I met little baby dog Barney today and I can tell you he is as sweet as he is super cute! A little fluff ball of puppy love, we think this little guy might be as big, if not bigger, as Rollo (he has big paws). Barney is pretty super smart already toilet trained in less than a week, playing ball, chasing his feline brother Max and snuggling up with oldest sister Taz. Can’t wait till Barney starts his walks. Welcome little guy!
We officially welcome Larry to the blog and our pack!
You might have guessed by now that this in not Larry’s first time on the blog. Larry has appeared in the sections ‘Dogs of Balmain’, Nox’ profile (as they were BFFs) and many other profiles and photos. Larry is a friend to many of our pack and such a lovely boy , known in Balmain as one sweetest pups around. Although Larry is not part of our weekly regular walks pack he does come and stay with me every now and again as he is right now. Larry is a 3 1/2 year old Irish Terrier, and a very handsome one at that! So a big warm (official) welcome to Larry!
Making her debut on the blog and into our pack is little Beatrix Jordan!
Puppy Beatrix who is a 5 month old long hair Chihuahua. Beatrix is by far the smallest little pup we’ve ever in our pack, and I’m not sure she’s going to grow too much bigger. Though tiny in size she is a little pocket rocket full of fun. Today being her first walk she was a little shy but by the end she was enjoying the company of her new mates Olive, Issy & Bunk. A big welcome little B!
Soda is the newest member of our pack. Border Collie with a dash of Kelpie, she is almost 5 years old. Soda’s full name is Sodaliscious Panda Lou Liza Minnelli Wager Smith. Yes super long, but I love it & I think it suits this fun and very sweet girl. Soda is playful and full of bounce and today on her first walk she made fast friends of Rusty (I), Little & Bella. A big welcome to Soda!
It wasn’t all too long ago that Bunk first joined our pack. I was contacted by Bunk’s mum asking if I had space for her puppy, she had me sold at the words ‘Boston Terrier’.
Thinking that most Boston Terriers are of a fairly out going temperament that Bunk would do just fine in our pack. When I first met & started walking Bunky he was a pretty timid little guy. He had just moved from Melbourne (with his mum) and was in a strange new place. I had to carry Bunk pretty much to and from the park every walk as he really didn’t want to leave his house and would barely take two steps without trying to turn back (even if we were heading home).
I’m not quite sure when exactly Bunk came out of his shell, but he did and is now one of the cheekiest little cuties around Balmain. Bunk is a real little character. He loves his friends and can’t seem to get enough of them.
When I get to Bunk’s house he practically scratches the front door down and bounces head first out to see who I’ve brought with me. No matter if his play mates are the same size as him or bigger, Bunk is a persistent player and gets everyone involved. When he’s in the mood, Bunk is a super fast runner and pretty good at playing fetch. He mostly likes to be chased so often will run up to his friends with the ball trying to get them to take it off him.
Bunk is not a fan of the camera though, he has caught on pretty quickly to all my ‘look at the camera’ tricks and likes to turn his head away from me and just look out of the corner of his eye.
I’m so glad that the adorable & cheeky little Bunk & his mum moved to Balmain as Bunk is a super sweet & fun addition to our pack.
Bunk’s mum Lucy has written about Bunk & shared some early puppy photos of Bunk below so keep reading…
One thing I’ve always wanted to do was foster a rescue dog and help promote and rehome.
I thought that besides the idea of helping out the rescue group with extra room to save another dog, that fostering would be a really rewarding and enjoyable way to do some good.
As we live in a really small, dog loving community I am often so surprised to find that there are some people who would never consider ever adopting a rescue. I totally understand that purebred dogs/puppies are wonderful and make desirable pets (I myself have had a purebred pup from a registered breeder), but if you are going to own more than one dog during your life why not consider a rescue? For some reason there is a stigma about rescue dogs. Some people belive that all rescue dogs are damaged, dangerous or just too difficult. From my experience that couldn’t be far from the truth. Nox already knew how to sit, drop and shake hands (in fact you couldn’t get him to stop shaking hands!). Also there have been many social studies done about rescuing dogs. Apparently the results of the studies show that dogs with black or dark faces are less likely to be adopted. So of course we went with that option!
Nox fit so well into our family. We took the time and care to teach and introduce things to him slowly. Like every rescue, you never fully know their past. Most are pretty great and well-adjusted dogs, but there are some that have gone through hell and back. While Nox is one of the most relaxed and well-adjusted rescue pups I’ve ever met he did have one large cigarette burn right in the middle of his back. Clearly he’d been through trauma but like many wonderful dog experts will tell you, dogs move on. It’s us humans that hold onto the past. Dogs have a great ability to move on a lot quicker than us. And while Nox had been saved and in the care of Big Dog Rescue, he was loved and well looked after. He already had a great start to a new life. We took the approach to treat Nox like a puppy, like everything would be new to him.
Well it’s time to welcome our newest pack member… puppy Stanley!
Stanley is a 4 month old Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen or also known as PBGV just like his brother Wellington.
Do I need to tell you how cute this little guy is? Already Stanley has a following on facebook!
We had our first walk yesterday and I was kept on my toes as Stanley (much like his older brother) likes to explore the whole park and even outside the park. Being a scent hound, little Stanley kept his eyes on my treats bag as he knew they were there before he saw them. Besides being super adorable and smart, Stanley is so cuddly he still has his soft squishy puppy belly and folds into your arms so easily.
Well what a big day, Milo turns one already! Crazy how time flies!
When it was announced that there would be yet another border collie joining the Stak Street pack, I thought I was hearing things. Already with 3 cats and 3 pups surely that was a handful?… But really knowing this family, it really wasn’t going to be a hard thing to do, add another. Taz, Molly & Rollo are 3 of the most well-behaved pups in my pack and they all get on so well with the cats in the house so I thought this would be a breeze.
Milo was so tiny and so cute when he first arrived (still so very cute, just not as tiny). He had lots of personality and good looks to boot. When it was time to start his walks he fit in so well to our walks and ball games. The only thing that Milo liked to do different from his brother and sisters was that every time someone walked through the park or close by he would blot to them and beg for pats and hugs. He would even follow people out onto the street. I got to a point where I’d have to yell to people “I know he’s cute and I know you want to pat him, but could you please not make eye contact and just ignore him?!”. I’d get a lot of strange looks from people as how could they possible resist and why would I ask them to do such a thing with this cute little pup at their feet.
Slowly and surely Milo has learnt that he can’t follow just anyone out the park until they pat him. And now he runs back when I call out to him “baby boy”. I love that his nick name went from the hamster to ‘Justine Bieber’ (this was because of not only did his fur grow in a Justin Bieber kinda way, but also because he was the young kid in the house).
You’ll read below all about the joys of Milo’s puppy days, written by his mum Min. Although he was cheeky and I found him in a fair few compromising situations when I’d arrive for walks and there were no humans in the house (a fair few toilet rolls shredded, car cleaning products emptied and spilled all over the floor…, pegs, paper, remote controls, toys, photos, bits of furniture etc all over the house). And after one night sleep over at my house he kept us up with his howling under the crack of our bedroom door. I can happily report that as far as puppies go, Milo was a very easy addition to my pack. He’s never been too much trouble and always managed to use his handsome looks and sweet gentle nature to convince me that he is a little angel.
Happy Birthday lil baby Milo, can’t believe your one already!
A very very belated welcome to the pack for sweetheart Halle!
Halle joined our pack in November at just 8 1/2 months old. Halle is a very dark brown/black and slightly brindle coloured Staffy. She turns 1 on the 22nd of Feb. Halle is super cute and FULL of energy. She loves a good run in the park and loves nothing more than a belly scratch and some treaties (which she always sits for). Halle is just always so excited for her walks and is just so eager to please, very cute when she looks up at you with her staffy smile!
Sorry for your blog debut delay little Halle, big welcome to you!!!
It’s hard to believe that Molly is now 5 years old. It feels like yesterday that I did my first double take when I walked past her house (we were once neighbours) and saw this little cute black and white pup. Then a few months later I noticed a really fast cat run down the side of my house. I thought I had better follow as this cat looked a little odd. When I got to my yard I found that it was no cat but Molly, she had taken herself on a little tour.
When I first started my dog walking business and had barely any clients I decided that the best way to get more clients would be to be seen with lots of different dogs. So I knocked on Molly’s door and asked her mum if I could take both Molly & Chilli out for a few walks. Well needless to say, that worked a treat. Somewhere along the way Molly & Chilli became clients and a very cute part of my pack.
Everywhere I go with Molly, without fail I get told how wonderful and beautiful Molly is. I have to agree, she is just beautiful, she is a stunning little spaniel and has a sweet little personality as well.
Molly and I enjoy our hugs together. When you lift Molly up she just melts into your arms. I can always convince her to pose for a photo with a treat on hand. And Molly has a very special ability to ‘speak’ on cue. All I have to do is ask Molly “what did you say Molly?” and she starts her barking, howly chatting.
Molly has two feline siblings, Muppet & Carlos and she also has two human siblings Hannah & Riley. Molly also has a little cousin call Maggie (who is also a pack member) and has taught Maggie all sorts of things like how to look super cute for extra treats & how to bark at everything that moves beyond the front yard fence.
I’ve only ever seen one other dog that from a distance that looks just like Molly (I actually ran up to say hi). The other pup is a boy and lives in Rozelle, and while he is pretty handsome, Molly is by far the cutest looking Maltalier I’ve ever seen!
Wishing Molly a very happy birthday, with looks like hers she doesn’t look a day over 1!
A very Happy (very very very very belated) 11th Birthday to Molly!
Molly’s 11th birthday was actually in January this year, however we only just figured that out! So that means that in just over a month Molly will be 12!
Molly is the second oldest in the family of four Border Collies. She is a Bluey/grey colour and is the absolute smallest purebred Border that I’ve ever met. She is just so cute and sweet that people often think she is the puppy of the group.
When I first met the trio Molly was stuck to me like glue while I sat on the couch and talked through the dog walking process. If I moved my hand away from her head she would give me a nudge and insist that I continue to pat her non stop.
As you’ll read below from Molly’s mum, Molly is a bit of a airhead at times and other times she is one smart cookie. I think she knows how to play me well. When I walk all four pups I walk them mostly on one side in one hand and Molly likes to be right on the edge and likes to do her half sits before we cross the road (she thinks I can’t see that far). In the park Molly is the mostly the speediest and she uses her little frame to get in there fast and snatch the ball (I can relate having always been the shortest out of my friends it comes in handy at times). When Molly has the ball she likes to have the power and will either nudge the ball on the ground with her nose and then eyeball it at 1 x 1cm away or she’ll hang onto to it in mouth and just sit and pant and make all the others wait till she is ready. Then there are the times when Molly completely looses focus on the game and sees a bird or a leaf or a shadow and off she goes chasing whatever she thought she saw!
Molly is also the best swimmer of the group. The boys tend to be too scared to go right in the deep, and Taz will only swim out so far. But Molly is like a little turbo dog and swims out fast and far to get that ball. Molly is also the pup that always seems to get weird things caught in her fur. I don’t know why but when I brush everyone down after the walk Molly has the most leaves and twigs caught!
Just a little ball of sweetness, cuteness and entertainment Molly is just a darling and if she were human she’d totally be a laid-back hippy!
Happy 11th and soon to be 12th Birthday to Molly!
Below are a few word’s from Molly’s mum and some fave photos from the blog…
Jester had his birthday last Friday the 30th of November. We walked over to Glebe (with Rusty, Tinoh & Olive) for a play and a swim in the hot heat to have an extra special celebratory play for Jester’s birthday.
When I first met Jester I thought “now here’s one very good-looking dog”. Jester is very very handsome (I’m sure you can see that) and we often get stopped in the street to be told so. Being a Dalmatian x Cattle dog, Jester has the height and shape of a Dalmatian but the markings and nature more like a Cattle dog.
Things I learnt very quickly about Jest were that he gives the best hugs. He ends up being face to face with me when he hugs and stands on his hind legs and he squeezes tight like a human. And the other thing I learnt super quick was that Jester loves to chase a ball. No matter what any other dogs are doing, what treats I try to sway him with his eyes are always on the ball and he almost always wins at fetch.
Back when we started out on walks Jester walked pretty much always with other big dogs, such as Tinoh, Maddy & Trudeau. I noticed he didn’t seem too keen on the little ones when we past them in the street. But one day I took a chance and introduced him to Olive. Olive is a bit of a tom boy as I’ve been walking her from a pup pretty much always around boy dogs I also noticed she really liked the bigger dogs too. Jester wasn’t quite sure what to make of Olive at first but once the ball was thrown they became the best team. Jester loves to be the one to get the ball and Olive just loves to chase Jester and ‘egg’ him on. Perfect! Then along came Rusty (II). Rusty as you know is all kinds of crazy but he adores Jester. And while Rusty also loves to be the one to get the ball, there is something about Jester that makes him happy with just running by his side and dancing around him. These 3 make the cutest trio and when we have other friends join the group like Tinoh or Darcy (I) they are just as welcoming.
Jester is a big softy though. There are always times each on each walk where he’ll let the others have a turn with the ball. He just patiently waits for them to drop it, never barks or gets annoyed. When he holds the ball too long in his mouth Olives like to put her front paws on his back legs and shove him to say hurry up, he never gets upset with this and I always laugh that he lets a little white girl dog boss him around. He is also a very gentle walker and when we cross the road he always sits and waits. I reward him with a scratch under his chin, that’s when he likes to close his eyes and be told what a good boy he is.
A very Happy Birthday to the Jester! A big softy with a sweet soul.
Taz had her birthday the other week on the 23rd of November. Taz is the oldest pup in her family, she is what I say is the matriarch out of all the animals in the house hold. At the moment it’s just Taz & her sister Molly (II) but when I first started walking this family, Rollo was also living in the same house as well as Milo earlier this year when he was just a baby. Taz & Molly’s human mum is the mother of Rollo & Milo’s human dad, this sounds complicated . Taz & Molly also live with 3 cats, Max, Chester & Howie. Rollo & Milo also live with a feline bother called Archie (the current face of Padfoot Whiskers & Wings on facebook). So all up that’s 3 cats & two dogs in the Balmain house and 2 dogs & 1 cat in the Lilyfield house. Every Friday Rollo & Milo are driven back to spend the day with the girls and to have their weekly walk/playdate with me.
When I first started walking Taz with her siblings it was just for a short-term holiday period but when their mum came home from holidays she thought it a nice idea to have (the then trio now foursome) walked once a week by me as a treat.
It’s super hard to believe at times that Taz really is 12 years old. She can run just as fast as puppy Milo and she loves to jump high in the air to catch the ball. But I can definitely see her wisdom when she is the only one to always bring the ball right back and place it exactly in my hand or where I point every time and returns to me 100% of the time when called. Ball games are pretty much what we spend our time doing. As a pack these pups all have a job to do. Taz’s job is to keep everyone in line, guard the dog walker (me) and always decided when it’s time for a rest in the shade (all the pups will rest when Taz rests).
Taz is an extremely loyal girl and out of all the dogs I walk all over the Balmain area, she is by far the most protective of me. If any new or strange dog steps too close in my direction she’ll let them know it’s just not on. Taz, I think is just so sweet and affectionate and I can’t say it enough, she is so loyal.
When Milo was introduced to the pack earlier in the year as a cheeky, mischief-making pup I thought Taz would be really put out, but really Taz just adores and looks after Milo. She makes a good mum/auntie.
A very Happy 12th Birthday to Taz, even though her eye sight & hearing are a little faded and she can get tired quickly, I think she is well on her way to living many more healthy years where she can keep all her siblings in check and look after her humans.
Below is a few words from Taz’s mum and some of my favorite photos from the blog…
Wow I still think of Bells as a young pup of 1.5 years. Bella was one of the original pack members who joined my pack way back in early 2010. At the time I already had a small pack made up of mostly Labradors (Tinoh, Maddy, Baci & Bizou were the labs) and meeting this sweet but energetic Lab called Bella, I thought would be a perfect fit. And I wasn’t wrong. Bella is the kind of dog that gets on with everyone. She has a sweet and playful nature and includes everyone in the fun. Even today as I introduced our newest pack member (puppy Halle) I walked her with Bella. Bella was sweet and warm to little Halle and she play really nicely and even encouraged Halle into the water though Halle had never been in before. Thats the kind of dog Bella is, very reliable to be the fun and life of the party.
Bella (I learnt quickly) also has a super cheeky side. I don’t have enough fingers and toes to count with, the number of times Bella has gotten up to some seriously crazy mischief. I once spent over an hour trying to get Bella back on leash, it was such a game to dear Bella, though I was practically in tears. Then there was the time that a few years ago, Bella and her partner in crime, Tinoh, decided to go on a ball destroying rampage. That day it was the 3 tennis balls I had. Once they were annihilated they moved onto a very enticing (and expensive) soccer ball. The problem with the soccer ball was that it was the property of some local kids. As the kids watched on in horror and the mother in disbelief, I spent at least 10 minutes chasing, yelling & begging for that ball back. But alas it was destroyed. I of course replaced the ball and sent a card with apologies from the famous ‘naughty black labs of Balmain’.
Not too long ago I had let my guard down and wasn’t thinking. We were down at Birchgrove, the pups had had a great swim and play down at the beach. We had met up with dog walkers Ali & Rach and some of their pack, so we had a large group of pups. We made our way around the oval, running and playing everyone was happy. Then we passed the open gate to the oval and in bolts Bella, making a beeline straight towards a large school group and their teachers. Within the blink of an eye Bella with THE soccer ball in her mouth was being chased by about 4 school boys. Bella ran faster and faster. I was yelling to the kids to stop chasing, the teacher was yelling to the kids to stop. Ali and Rach opened another gate to try to get Bella to go through that, but in ran half the rest of the pack. Behind me was the oval grounds keeper yelling with fury about my out of control dog (now dogs)! IT WAS CRAZY! But once Bella had run herself out we finally got the ball out of her mouth with just a few dents shaped liked Bella’s teeth. The teacher and kids were great about it and we left the park with everyone fairly happy, though I was exhausted.
I look back now and can laugh, never a dull moment with Bella boo. Needless to say that this year Bella got her very own soccer ball from me as her birthday gift.
Since Bella’s operation a few months ago. I’ve noticed that Bella is a little more subdued but she still has that twinkle in her eye and loves to make sure that she doesn’t miss out on the fun.
Bella is very much a dogs dog. This is how I describe pups that are dog focused when out with me on walks. Bella loves her mates but when it’s just me and her she also loves her cuddles, she’s just very sweet like that.
Here is a little background written by Bella’s dad, and some very cute puppy photos along with my faves from the blog…
Maggie is Molly’s (I) auntie, though they are more like cousins. I first met Maggie one day as I stopped by to say hi to Molly. Molly’s mum said ‘wait till you meet Maggie’. So as I walked inside I was handed a tiny ball of fluff, and I mean tiny! Maggie was (and still is) so ridiculously cute. She was a little timid at first.
But over time as I’ve come to know Maggie out on our walks, Maggie has BIG personality in that tiny little figure. Maggie is pretty brave and has some very well-formed vocal cords. Maggie loves a rumble/play with Molly, but she also loves to chase the ball and the birds. Not quite as confident in the water as Molly, Maggie still likes to get her toes wet on a hot day. And she is ever so cute when all her fur is wet and clinging as you can see how little she really is.
Maggie has also made some great new friends with such pack members as Charlie, Barney, Skippy, Issy, Dillon, Darcy (II) and now also she was quite taken with Bunk on their last walk together. Hard to believe little Maggie is now one!
Below are some words from Maggie’s mum and some of my fave photos.
Bambi has only been with our pack for around 3 and a bit months but I first met Bambi down at the Mort Bay pit in the mornings ‘before work’. For a long time I thought I was seeing double, but Bambi has a litter mate/sister called Leila that also lives in Balmain. How could I not notice some very cute little black labrador pups running around the hood. Bambi came a long to Oscar’s farewell where she met Pash and they hit it off like a house on fire! So when I was asked if I could fit Bambi in for just a few weeks on Mondays I of course said yes. Now Bambi is a Monday regular and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Bambi is a super sweet and super playful girl. Very quickly Bambi has learned the ropes of walking with the group. Super obedient, Bambi always sits before we cross the road and always runs back when she is called, surprising for a young Labrador!
Bambi’s best pals in our pack would have to be Tinoh, Darcy (I), Olive, Rusty (II) and her new little buddy Bunk.
Bambi’s ‘background’ story is on it’s way and will be updated later in the week so watch this space
A big Happy Birthday to Nemo who turns 12 today! I hear he had a great morning with a wonderful ‘birthday cake’ filled with treats and toys!
Nemo is one of our newest pack members who I started to look after about a month ago. Nemo had a really serious back operation and after 3 weeks at SASH he was back home and needed some help with getting out for short toilet breaks. I got a phone call one afternoon from Nemo’s mum asking if I or anyone I knew might be able to help out. I just happened to be walking past his street heading home at the time so I dropped in to meet Nemo. Nemo wasn’t moving too much but he got up and gave me some puppy kisses and a sniff. I thought that I surely had some time for this special guy, so I agreed that I would visit Nemo everyday.
Nemo is a gentle & sweet old boy. Even though at the start he was quite unsteady on his feet and needed lots of help walking and getting up and down steps, he was pretty keen on doing his own thing. Everyday I visit twice (morning & arvo) and every walk Nemo tries to take me a little further. I think this is a good sign that he is well on his way to recovery. Very quickly Nemo learnt that in my bag was some very tasty puppy treats. Nemo often likes to stop and give me his ‘serious’ Nemo stare until I cave in and give him the treats. Sometimes we walk down to the park at the bottom of Nemo’s street. He loves to sniff every leaf and blade of grass and leave his mark. It can be hard to leave the park at times as Nemo is one stubborn guy and digs his paws in. I think if I let him he’d be off like a little rocket but for now he has to still take it easy.
Nemo & his family are staying out of Balmain for the next few weeks while their house is getting renovated. Even thought it’s been a very short time, I really miss my daily visits with Nemo and can’t wait for him to come back home.
Happy Birthday Nemo, hopefully see you on the weekend for cuddles and puppy kisses!
Here is Nemo’s background story and some family photos (from Nemo’s mum & dad)…
A very Happy Birthday to Dashy today who we think turns 11!
When I was first called up by Dash’s mum and she asked me to come meet her dog, I thought I’d heard incorrectly. Grey Hound crossed with a German Shepard?! Is that possible? What will this pup look like? So when I first saw Dashy I could totally see both breeds in him, but what a stunning mix he was! Dash has such a pretty/handsome face so much so that he has a few admirers and followers that check in just to see him each month.
Dashy’s mum, when we met, gave me a little advice and that was that I probably shouldn’t let Dash off the leash (as he likes to bolt home) and that he doesn’t really like to swim or the water all that much. So with that info under my belt I thought I’d better take things very slow with Dash.
On our first walk we got about 5/10 mins away from the house and then a loud BANG! of a car door and off Dash took me, dragging me down the street straight home! Over the next few weeks I learnt very quickly to dig my heels in whenever any kind of loud noise was made. I worked really hard on getting Dash use to the noises of Balmain. Though I always wondered if Balmain was really that much noisier than Brooklyn?…
One day as I arrived, I noticed that down on the docks there was some loud heavy machinery work going on. As I opened the front door and called out to Dash he was just nowhere to be seen…
I looked absolutely everywhere. I started to panic thinking he’d some how gotten out. Then as I circled back through the living room when I noticed that the built-in wardrobe’s sliding door was a little open. I called out to Dash again, and as I did the clothes started to move a little. I pulled back some of hanging the business shirts to find Dash all curled up at the back of the cupboard. Poor Dashy was one pretty nervous guy. I think being away from his mum in quarantine when he first came over to Australia and missing all his New York pals may have stressed him out a little.
These days Dashy spends less time in his ‘comfort’ zones like the wardrobe, shower recess, bathtub or behind the bed pillows. Walking Dashy everyday for 2 and a half years, I had made it my mission to get him to be a relaxed pup in his new country & home. Although Dashy may always have a little ‘greyhound’ nervousness, he now happily plays off leash in the park (and doesn’t run home), swims right out in the deep, runs to the front door (at times dancing around, I use to have to almost drag him out of the house), actually looks at the camera when I ask (took me a few months to get him to look at me) and he has some really great canine pals that he really loves to hang out with and play.
Dashy, for me, is what doing my job is all about. We’ve become such great pals and I feel like I’ve accomplished something and learnt a lot.
A very Happy Birthday to my Dashy Pants, Dash-a-doodle, Dash man, Dashinator, Loulou and my fave ‘Louley’. I love you lots and lots! x
Dashy’s mum has done a wonderful job writing (below) all about Dash’s international past, I love reading all about him and I bet you will too!…
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. Taz & Molly also live with 3 cats, Max, Chester & Howie. Rollo & Milo also live with a feline bother called Archie (the current face of Padfoot Whiskers & Wings on 
