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A mish mash of observations, rants and dog related content
I love having the opportunity to share my observations, love of volunteering and my adventures with 4 ledded buddies . Read on, and enjoy.
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N.I.M.B.Y.
I attended a local councillor led run drop in session dedicated to the proposed new housing development sites in my local council's plans....
johnpedley
Feb 163 min read
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Quest
Having a Guide Dog in Training as a house guest In May 2023, Roo and I welcomed a handsome Golden Retriever cross into our house. Upon...
johnpedley
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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Mojo
In July 2022 a big cuddly gentle giant moved into my house for board and lodgings. He had already been puppy socialised and was ready to...
johnpedley
Dec 4, 20224 min read
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Autopilot - when it kicks in
For some time I've realised that a lot of the things I do each day appear to happen automatically as opposed to me having a great deal of...
johnpedley
Aug 20, 20223 min read
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An untimely but nice exit
I have had the privilege of being entrusted to take a big Black Flat Coated Retriever (Eddie) for regular exercise, known as Free Running...
johnpedley
Jul 13, 20224 min read
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The season game
Oh what a phaff being a Hearing dog brood! I got shot of my puppies earlier this year and now my body has told me to create excitement...
johnpedley
Jun 2, 20222 min read
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Snuffle Mat
Recently a message was sent out to volunteers for the Hearing Dogs for the Deaf charity to ask for help putting together snuffle mats for...
johnpedley
May 18, 20222 min read
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Thank you for making me Proud beyond words
There is a very special person out there that I want to thank for their fabulously generous donation back in 2020. This person has...
johnpedley
Apr 11, 20222 min read
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The Volunteer fair 09-Apr-22
The Hearing Dogs for the Deaf charity held a volunteers Fair at their beautiful head office in Buckinghamshire on Saturday 09 April. As...
johnpedley
Apr 10, 20225 min read
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What's a Hearing dog?
This week I have met so many new people out and about, with and without dogs who have stopped me to admire my gorgeous four legged buddy,...
johnpedley
Mar 12, 20222 min read
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The new litter game - The pups won
Life has changed in our house. Both Roo and I are able to walk freely without being attacked by excited Cocker Spaniel pups. We've...
johnpedley
Mar 9, 20222 min read
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The new litter game - Eviction
The W litter have been a WONDERFUL part of my life and have entertained me, friends and family since the dawning of 2022. There is...
johnpedley
Mar 2, 20223 min read
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The new litter game - The eighth week
Having essentially failed my poor brood with my attempts at a milk bar protector, I took to the interweb thingy and ordered a fetching...
johnpedley
Feb 23, 20223 min read
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The new litter game - The seventh week
The guys received a lovely Valentine's day card from Hearing Dog Albert. He along with his recipient are undertaking a fund raising...
johnpedley
Feb 16, 20223 min read
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The new litter game - The sixth week
Each day that passes brings with it pups with more energy and more entertainment. The pups have become confident and are always keen on...
johnpedley
Feb 10, 20222 min read
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The new litter game - The fifth week
Time is rolling on and it's getting to be more of a battle to get the pups to stand still whilst they get weighed. The readings may not...
johnpedley
Feb 3, 20222 min read
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The new litter game - The fourth week
Time is flying. Pups are normally with their mum for eight weeks so we're half way through this fabulous game. The pups now have their...
johnpedley
Jan 27, 20223 min read
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The new litter game - The third week
The milk bar has clearly been raided as my house guests have been gaining weight nicely. They're all over 300% of their birth weight. ...
johnpedley
Jan 21, 20223 min read
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The new litter game - The second week
My house guests have continued to enjoy the facilities. Their whelping box has been kept cozy with a heat block underneath soft vet...
johnpedley
Jan 13, 20222 min read
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The new litter game
New house guests
johnpedley
Jan 9, 20222 min read
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