Walking the dogs at Gleddoch golf course, Langbank. Easter has kinda changed the routine of what dogs I'm walking as people are off work while others who don't usually need a dog walker are away and...
Dog Walking Blog
The adventures of BDWS
Ruffles, Mack, Wilfred and Chilli take a pack walk through the woods!
Walking the dogs in Finlaystone. So Ruffles returned this week after having been off last week and when I picked him up he was sporting a brand new 'do'! Ruffles first ever proper groom is...
Rory joins Roxy and Ronnie to play fetch!
Langbank dog Rory meets the lurchers! The weather has just been so good this week, what a blast I've had and it's great to be able to out the house without a jacket. The dogs have had a great time...
Dog walking with Finlaystone residents Wilfie and Chilli!
Finlaystone dogs Wilfie and Chillie. Wilfred and Chilli are very lucky bunnies indeed as they live in the grounds of the Finlaystone Country Estate! So good are the grounds that I don't need to...
Jersey enjoying the beach with Skye and Rory!
Jersey rejoins BDWS! Yesterday Jersey returned after a short spell away and it was great to have her back! She's looking great and the other dogs were happy to see her again and gave her a warm...
Jay returns to BDWS!!
Renfrew dog Jay is Back!! The fist dog I ever walked was Jay the golden cocker spaniel from Renfrew, but in October I stopped working in the Renfrew area and Jay and the other dogs found new dog...
Wilfred, Chilli and Rory go dog walking in Finlaystone
An afternoon dog walking in Langbank! So after walking the lurchers I collected Rory, Wilfred and Chilli and we went for a nice long walk through the woodlands in Finlaystone. I've taken Wilfred...
Penny, Rory and Skye!
Dog walking at Erskine beach. Today was the final walk for Penny as she and owners move to a bigger house next week. Today when we went to the beach we also took along Skye and Rory, two dogs who...
A sad farewell to Inchinnan dog Penny!
Penny leaves for Renfrew! Penny will be a year old next month and I've been walking her since she was around 12 weeks old. Today was Penny's final walk as she and owners move next week to a bigger...
New dogs Wilfred and Chilli go walking with Ruffles in Finlaystone
Dog walking in the Finlaystone country estate. We have two new members in Wilfred and Chilli. Wilfred is a 10 year old English bull terrier and Chilli is a 2 year old Chihuahua/King Charles cross. ...
Rory, Skye and Mack!
Dog walking at a sunny beach! Blue skies, spring in the air and longer daylight hours! Bliss!!! This morning I took Langbank dogs Rory and Mack along dog walking with Bishopton German shepherd Skye...
Ronnie and Roxy are back
Lurchers return and bring friend Mack! I've been a dog walker for Erskine dogs Ronnie and Roxy since the beginning but they left BDWS while the owner's mother came home to stay for a few months but...
Langbank dog Mack joins the team!
Mack the west highland terrier! So along with Rory, Penny and Jersey we have new boy Mack! Mack is a two year old West Highland Terrier! Now...he is a wee bitty overweight but that wont last long...
Ruffles meets the gang for a group walk!
Puppy ruffles tries a group dog walk. Well Ruffles is now 16 weeks old and is a wonderful little fella! He's great off lead and has been off lead for a few weeks now. But being so young he can...
Dog tired!
Tired dogs are happy dogs! I do everything I can to give the best service to the wonderful dogs I'm lucky enough to walk. I don't want to give the dogs just a toilet break, I want to give them a...
Penny and Skye meet new boy Rex!
Inchinnan Staffie Rex joins the team! Yesterday along with Penny and Skye I took out new dog Rex. Rex is a staffie with maybe another breed mixed in but mostly (if not almost completely staffie). ...
How to stop dogs from fighting
Common behaviour problems "My Dogs Are Fighting!" "My Dogs seem to be Hunting or Fighting with Other Animals! "My dog wants to dominate me!" I am often asked questions...
Ruffles goes puppy walks!
Puppy walks with lhasa apso Ruffles! So I took Ruffles the Lhasa Apso pup to the beach this lunchtime to meet some dogs. He can only get about 20 mins of exercise at a time but that was enough for...
The Right Dog For You…p2
By Bev Cobley for BDWS What is in a dog? When choosing a puppy or a rescue it is important to understand the genetics that make up the dog, after all s/he is hopefully going to be with you a long...
The cold winds and rain don’t stop dogs having fun!
Dog walking Wilfred, Chilli, Mack and Ruffles. It was mild this morning and lunchtime but in the early afternoon the rain brought in some cold winds and it wasn't that pleasant being out. This...
Rory, Penny and Skye
Penny and Skye I would say are best friends, they're both under a year old, both went to puppy classes and I've cared for both of them since they were about 11 weeks old. I've had Skye out with...
Daisy and Duffy!
It's not often I get to walk Langbank dogs Daisy and Duffy, but it's always such a pleasure as they are some of the sweetest and loveliest dogs you could meet. These dogs are great off lead and...
Separation Anxiety in dogs
How to deal with separation anxiety in dogs If you're dog suffers from separation anxiety then start by getting ready to go out while making all the signals (self cues) very obvious - like...
Jersey and Skye meet Rory!
What a beautiful day today! I can't remember the last time I walked the dogs with the sun out and clear blue skies. So I thought instead of taking just Skye and Jersey that I would bring along...
The Right Dog For You…p1
Kizkiznobite Canine Behaviourist & Trainer Deciding what kind of puppy or rescue dog to get is as important as deciding whether to get a dog at all. So many people make the mistake of...
Understanding Hunting
Common dog behaviour problems Countless dogs are restricted to a lunge or leash, many are re-homed or worse, because their owners can’t stop them hunting or have allowed it to happen so often the...
Meet 11 week old Ruffles!
Hey! Last week Skye finished her puppy visits and now gets promoted this week to 'big walks' where she will now travel with the older dogs. Just by coincidence yesterday I received a call to start...
Very exciting times at BDWS!
We are very proud to announce that we will be having a very special guest blogger joining us over the next few weeks. Beverley Cobley, an extremely qualified and learned dog behaviourist with over...
Sharing the festive season with Skye
Hey! I hope you all had a great Christmas! A big thanks for all the lovely gifts I received from my clients - it was a lovely and much appreciated gesture!! It's been great to have a wee break and...
Puppy care for Skye
Yesterday I took the camera with me to take some pics for my blog. I was hoping to take some nice pics of Rory, Reilly and Tam playing and wrestling but it was so dark and wet I just left the...
The adventures of BDWS
What a chilly wind today, kept the other dog owners away from Boden Boo. Well, since Skye is still a young pup and still socialising I decided that for her first puppy visit of the day that she...
Dog walking all over Renfrewshire
Well, in my last blog that I made today I featured Skye and Jersey, but since I had the camera I took some pics of some of the other dogs I had. This week I've had Ronnie and Roxy and also Mack, but...
Skye and Jersey
Thank goodness yesterday's winds are behind us! Today, I thought it would be a good idea when taking Erskine dog, Jersey to the beach today to bring along Bishopton puppy Skye. Skye gets puppy...
They’re back! Ronnie and Roxy bring along Mack for a walk on the wild side!
It's been several months since I've walked the two lurchers Roxy and Ronnie. The owner's mum and partner have come over from Spain for a few months bringing their own dog Mack along with them, so...
New website now up and running!
My new upgraded website is the most modern, user friendly and best website I've ever made! What makes it better? My new website is a fully responsive design that adapts to your screen size...
Harris and Clova
Harris is a chocolate Labrador and Clova is a West Highland terrier. Both are lovely dogs. I've walked them both once before, but that was about a year ago. They are not local dogs, I think they...
Bruno goes for a swim
This is my third week with Bruno. He was very happy to see me when I arrived and gave me a very nice welcome! On the first week I took him to the beach where he learnt to love water and learnt to...
Penny, Max and Skye living it large
Ok, so I took Penny and Max to the beach together today. They are very similar in how they behave when they are off-lead and what they like to do as you will see when you look at the photos and...
Bruno – A new member!
Every dog walker should walk at least one dog named Bruno!. And this is one big dog! Bruno is a massive black Labrador. This was my second walk with him. Unfortunately his owner is disabled so...
Ruby and Jersey
This lunchtime I was driving along to the beach with my own dog Ruby and cocker spaniel, Jersey. My car has that wet dog smell, you know the type but then another dog smell became prominent as dog...
Skye goes walkies part 2
Puppy care with Skye With puppies I place great importance on doing what I can to give them the best start in life, especially helping them with socialization. Since I had some extra time today,...
Penny
Show cocker Penny is growing up fast. She's around 7 months old now and is full on confidence. She's well socialized and loves the company of other dogs. She is still on her twice daily puppy...
Cat visiting Molly and Izzie
Pet sitting two ragdoll cats! Today I was doing my cat visit rounds. While they're owners are away on a fantastic honeymoon together, the cats have been staying at home and I've been visiting them...
Rory
I've been walking Rory for months now but apart from a couple of pics in the gallery I haven't given him the attention on the site that he deserves. He's the friendly giant that other dogs feel...
Skye goes walkies
Puppy Skye is allowed out for walkies now and today was the first day we went together and explored the big mysterious outdoors. Before, I had been visiting this little black long-coated German...