Hi all
Chris' parents came to visit for a long weekend last weekend and we decided to take Smudge for his first beach visit on Sunday.
To put it mildly, it was WONDERFUL! We drove to our nearest beach, about 70 miles, to Hunstanton, Norfolk. As soon as we let his lordship off his lead, he found the nearest big puddle, which became something of a small pond, bringing about his first doggy paddle! I know I'm biased but he just looked sooooo gorgeous paddling around! The smile did not leave my face as we walked him down to the sea and he paddled around in there too.
The best thing as well was that it was very busy but he moved through the crowds very well and did not jump up at anyone. Also, he went running up to another doggy on the beach and they just greeted each other nicely. That's the first time he's been off lead and met another dog so I was very impressed!
Just wanted to tell you about our day because it's been one of our happiest and is definitely to be repeated VERY soon I hope!
Here is a picture of Smudgey (please excuse the slather!). This is just after he made me drop my chips all over the beach by pulling at someone while I was holding him in one hand and them in the other!
All the best,
Nic
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Chris' parents came to visit for a long weekend last weekend and we decided to take Smudge for his first beach visit on Sunday.
To put it mildly, it was WONDERFUL! We drove to our nearest beach, about 70 miles, to Hunstanton, Norfolk. As soon as we let his lordship off his lead, he found the nearest big puddle, which became something of a small pond, bringing about his first doggy paddle! I know I'm biased but he just looked sooooo gorgeous paddling around! The smile did not leave my face as we walked him down to the sea and he paddled around in there too.
The best thing as well was that it was very busy but he moved through the crowds very well and did not jump up at anyone. Also, he went running up to another doggy on the beach and they just greeted each other nicely. That's the first time he's been off lead and met another dog so I was very impressed!
Just wanted to tell you about our day because it's been one of our happiest and is definitely to be repeated VERY soon I hope!
Here is a picture of Smudgey (please excuse the slather!). This is just after he made me drop my chips all over the beach by pulling at someone while I was holding him in one hand and them in the other!

All the best,
Nic
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