Any recommendations on very comfortable dog walking trainers or shoes? I’m fed up with blisters!
Danielle Sawdy, via Twitter
Sue at Brasher says...
Brasher walking boots and shoes are instantly comfortable straight from the box, you can find out more at www.brasher.co.uk. However, everyone's feet are different so I would recommend the following steps to ensure your get the right fit for your feet:
Advice to remember when getting boots fitted:
- Late morning/afternoon is best as feet usually swell during the day
- Ensure the shop staff provide a clean fresh pair of tester socks in the correct size
- As a secondary check, slide the foot forward so the foot is touching the front of the unlaced boot. In this position there should be a fingers width behind the heel
- Remember to go for comfort above look as the deciding factor
I hope this helps - happy dog walking!
I’ve been thinking about booking my holiday for this year and want something a bit different. I rarely go away without my dog, but fancy something a bit more than just hiring a cottage by the sea for a week, which is what I usually do.
Are there any activity getaways me and my boy could book on to? We love long walks and also do agility, but I’m open to any ideas. I'd be happy to join a group of like-minded dog owners. Have your readers been on any they can recommend?
Thanks.
Julie South, by email
Lauren Langman, Devon Dogs, advises...
Hi Julie,
I think your holiday plans sound fantastic, what a great suggestion and how lucky is your dog? You really are the perfect dog owner.
Have you ever thought of a training camp or weeks training break? For example you could look at Dash2Devon. It is a week of agility, flyball, life skills, obedience, heelwork to music and so much more where you can select your chosen training sessions along with like-minded folk. From the fun you will have whilst training, to the BBQ, bring and share dinners and the additional club quiz you couldn’t ask for a friendlier week. You would be able to enjoy the training sessions booked, visit local attractions and countryside, meet new friends and also leave with ideas to take your training to the next level.
Another option would be to visit a cottage with good access to agility or dog sports either on site or close by. Devon Dogs have a fun filled innovative and lively agility, life skills and flyball timetable alongside Bowerland Holiday Cottages set in the heart of Devon. Their cottages are warm and dog friendly (allowing multiple dogs) with great access allowing you to stroll up on to the moor and get to the beach easily whilst also being able to have a mixture of dog sports, 1-2-1 lessons, groups whilst on your holiday.
These sorts of camps, cottage holidays and activity breaks are vibrant, fun and different. They are definitely increasing in popularity and I really think they sound like they could be just what you have been searching for.
Can any of your readers suggest some activities for my family and our dog? Our husky is called Blaze and he’s 20 months old and needs lots of exercise. We take him for lots of walks but would like some other activities to do with him, especially now its winter and sometimes my wife and I need a bit of an incentive to take him for a walk! My kids are 12 and 14 and we’re an active family – enjoy biking etc.
Thanks,
Greg, by email
Dear Dogs Today
I saw a bee on our dog walk this morning so spring must be here! I have two very energetic Springers, both of whom are, like me, still hanging on to a little bit of Christmas holiday weight.
Can anyone suggest any fun activities that we can all do together and get some fresh air at the same time? At the moment we go for a couple of two-mile-odd walks a day, usually through woodland and fields.
Gem is six years, and Kyla is almost four. It’d be good to get the kids involved too, who are both boys aged nine and 11.
Thanks
Claire Christopher, by email
