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PCT 15 DAYS TO GO!
It’s been a busy week! Good news! My PCTA permit has been received, printed and laminated for safekeeping. A permit is essential for all PCT hikers (either local permits or one sent by the PCTA). Any hiker can be stopped by a park ranger at any time and if you cannot produce your permit then…
Read MorePCT 22 DAYS TO GO!
Is it wise to visit the “Outdoor Expo” just before heading out on the PCT? You think you have your gear dialled in but can I stop myself from buying more stuff? This weekend was the National Outdoor Expo at the NEC. It was a packed show, but with the volume of people it really should…
Read MorePCT 29 DAYS TO GO!
29 DAYS TO GO! Can you believe that I have less than a month to go! Omg! That thought gives me a little flutter in the pit of my stomach. I’m obsessed with watching videos from those that are starting out on their hike. Just type #PCT2023 into YouTube and it will send you down a…
Read MorePOOCH CORNER – GET TO KNOW YOUR DOGS NOSE!
A dog’s nose is a wonderful thing. 300 million smell receptors (we have 6 million), and their nostrils separate air into breathing and for sniffing via the little fold. Each nostril works independently as they enable the dog to see the world in 3D. A dog’s nose print is equivalent to our fingerprint and the…
Read MorePOOCH CORNER – ANNUAL BOOSTER VACCINATION – Yes or No?
Vaccination plays an important role in protecting our dogs from infectious diseases. Puppies are vaccinated approx. at 6-10 weeks & 2-4 weeks later with a booster again at 12 months. Studies show immunity from these can last between 5 to 7 years!!! I – like a lot of other guardians I suspect – still vaccinated…
Read MorePOOCH CORNER – IT’S OK TO TAKE A DAY OFF.
Physical and mental exercise is essential for our dogs. However, it is a human misconception that dogs need to go for a walk every day. A rest day is just as good for your dogs as it is for us. So, my top tip this week is for you both to take a day off…
Read MorePOOCH CORNER – HOW KEEP YOUR DOG COOL IN HOT WEATHER
If it’s hot for us, it’s definitely hot for our dogs. Don’t just think temperature though – it’s all about humidity too! Top tips for keeping your dog cool are: Don’t shave/clip your dog’s coat off. They need this vital part to keep cool, and prevent sunburn & skin cancer! Amazing yes? Use cool mats/coats…
Read MorePOOCH CORNER – TO CLIP OR NOT TO CLIP?
A lot of owners think thick long coats = hot dogs. Hot dogs = shave off the coat to keep them cool. That’s what we do as humans – take off our coats to keep cool! My top tip this week is don’t shave. Your dog’s beautiful coat is its specifically designed personal protective equipment.…
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