Tuesday 9 July 2013

To Walk with Dogs. (3)




To Walk with Dogs.
Titus

German Shepherd Dogs
All are Welcome.
Our walks are just a social group gathering for like minded people with their dogs.


Next Walk will be - Date: Sunday 28th July 2013  - at the Following:

WEST WOOD
WOODLAND PARK
SO19 9JT
Copy and Paste this on google Map -  50.882659, -1.367015

Only a Guide - Nearest Post Code: SO19 9JT
Weston Parade, Weston, Southampton, SO19 9JT. 
Free Parking
All meet at 9.25 for a 9.45am Start
The Duration time of the walk will take about 75 Minutes Plus.

It would be advisable not  to come on the walk without drinking water for your dog.


So please remember to Carry plenty of fresh water and a container for your Dog to be constantly hydrated when on the walk.



STARTING POINT - FAREHAM, At the roundabout J11, take the 1st exit merge onto the M27 head for Southampton - At junction 8, take the A3024 exit to Southampton/East Docks/Hamble - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A3024 - At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Bursledon Rd/A3024 - Turn left onto Botley Rd/B3033 - At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Portsmouth Rd/A3025,  Go through 1 roundabout - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Upper Weston Ln - Continue onto Weston Ln,  Go through 1 roundabout - Slight left onto Weston Parade -  Weston Parade, Sea Front, SO19 9JT, Pass the  two give way sign to your left,  to your right is a sizable sea front car park, the car park we want is to your left, with a light green barrier and a signboard reading WESTWOOD.  You have Arrived.




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IMPORTANT NOTICE: The GSRS will not be held liable for any costs, damages, expenses, claims and/or judgements that may arise or result from any harm or loss caused by any owner and/or their dog(s) whilst participating in any activity organised by the GSRS. You are responsible for your own dog(s). For further information, read below, under (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY). 
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Dogs MUST be kept either in cars or walked AWAY from the car park until the start of the walk.
It can be a fairly busy place and it doesn't help our cause to have the dogs barking and bouncing about on the leads. It is up to us to make sure that our dogs are not seen in a bad light and to have a large amount of dogs in the car park barking at people and their dogs as they go past is not acceptable & it's not fair on the rest of us who spend a great deal of time and effort trying to improve how the public looks at dogs like ours.  Just be a little extra vigilant, as this area is popular with young families, you should have adequate control over your dogs.   
Dog waste, Do bag it and bin it.

Please be aware that other dog walkers, joggers and horse-riders, we do ask if owners can put dogs on there lead or make them sit to one side when people walking with or without dogs are on the same path to let them pass. Please keep this up, we have been congratulated on previous walks for stopping and allowing members of the public to pass with their dogs, so it is important we carry on doing this not just because it's polite and something that should be done but because we 'are' responsible GSD (& others) owners!   
And don't forget a loud shout of Dog Walkers, Cyclists or Horses will alert the rest of the group, as to what is ahead, and take the appropriate action

OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
All dogs and owners welcome as usual, but we would ask that all owners please be responsible for your own dog, german-shepherd-rescue-hampshire.org.uk  will not tolerate, be held accountable or responsible for any accident, fight or unwarranted behavior towards a member of the group or member of the public. We welcome new members and dogs and positively urge them to come on the walks for their and their dogs benefit but we do expect owners to keep their dogs in check. We all come on the walks to socialize the dogs & have a natter with like minded people and have a good walk, but if you think your dog maybe aggressive to other dogs or you don't know how your dog will react to other dogs we do ask that you muzzle it for your dogs and others safety. If your dog is unpredictable we ask that you either keep it on a lead or a long line. Please be courteous and respect others by keeping an eye on your dog and being aware of what it's doing, we do not want to stop people or dogs coming on the walk but we will be left with no choice if a dog is a constant problem. 
Please make sure your dog is wearing a suitable dog tag before the walk, by law this MUST have the owners address and telephone numbers on and preferably that the dog is chipped and neutered.

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New Dangerous dogs law changes cover attacks on private property
Organisation: Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs
Updated: 9 April 2013 




"Adders - Safety Warning" -  From march all owners should be aware of Adders. 

Springtime sees the end of hibernation for the adder. So keep your eyes peeled while walking on the grassy fields, heaths and in the woods. 

The adder is the only British venomous snake, Unfortunately dogs are the animals most likely to be bitten due to their natural curiosity and need to stick their noses into everything!   Remember, there has been Dog fatalities through adder bites.  But adder bites are rarely fatal. Adders tend to live in areas of dense ground cover, where they can hide from natural predators, but they also need sunny spots for basking. (Adders need to warm their bodies before becoming active). Adders seem to prefer South facing slopes, in order to maximise their access to sunshine.

Adders are difficult to spot because they're extremely shy animals. Although they can't hear, they'll detect vibrations from you walking, and usually will quickly and smoothly slither into cover as soon as you get anywhere near. Adders are often only a foot or so away from deep cover, and they favour remaining in ground which matches their colouration, making them really difficult to spot.


          To keep you and your pet safe follow these simple tips...

  • Keep to the paths - snakes tend to live in the undergrowth
  • Use a short lead on heathland in summer - part of your Open Access responsibilities
  • If you encounter an adder - leave it alone - give it the opportunity to escape to safety. Here's a helpful leaflet Dogs & Adders Leaflet for dog owners.  The leaflet gives good advice on identifying adders and what to do if your pet does get bitten.  You can also find some tips on  First Aid for Dogs page.


So enjoy your walks and REMEMBER that bites are rarely fatal but must be treated quickly  by a vet.

Here's some adder facts...
Adders are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.  It is an offence to kill, harm or injure them, and to sell or trade them in any way.

    If the walk has to be cancelled for some reason it will be posted on here at least 2 hours before the walk. It won't be cancelled if it is just raining!  So please check here before you set off.
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    Our Walks are held weekly, updates are posted by   Tuesday.
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    Previous Walk. Sunday 21st, The Chillings Coastal Walk.



















































































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    Previous Walk. Sunday 14th, M.O.D. Beach, Browndown.




















































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    Our Walks are held weekly, updates are posted by   Tuesday.
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    Previous Walk.  One Man and His Dog, Burbush Hill, New Forest.
    It should read. Titus, One dog and his photographic buddy.






















































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    Our Walks are held weekly, updates are posted by   Tuesday.
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    Previous Walk, Thatchers Copse, Hill Head.









































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    Previous Walk, M.O.D. Training Camp, Gosport.
    On this Sundays walk we had a count of 31 Dogs, but looking at the photos one could come to the conclusion there were much less.


    As a group walk, its important to remember that we are all here for the benefit of the dogs that may have one kind of issue or another. For the dogs, the boundaries in the pack are very clear and they will soon learn to understand what they mean, dogs becomes socialized by interacting with other canines and learning their verbal cues and body language. 


    On our walks the group tend to get strung out at quite a wide distance to become less of an influence as a group. Its important that the dogs need to walk in a closer pack to get the exposures of each other and of people as they need the attention of social interaction and experience of other dogs. One or two members seems to have there own agenda. Could I remind everyone to keep in a closer gathering as a group and to think of other walkers who are less mobile and unable to keep up to the rest of the group.

     With anticipation of your corporation, many thanks to you all.

    Ron. 




































































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    Our Walks are held weekly, updates are posted by   Tuesday.


    Previous Walk, Alver Valley Country Park, Gosport. Sunday 16th June 2013.
















































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