Sunday 27 October 2013

To Walk with Dogs (6)



To Walk With Dogs
German Shepherd Dogs
K9. V. W. G.
The K9 Voluntary Walking Group.

TITUS

 Dog Socialization Therapy. 
 
NEXT WALK 
2014
NEW YEARS DAY,
 A CHARITY DIP
&
NEW YEARS DAY 
DOG WALK.
There will be two events on this day, occurring simultaneously, one being a Charity Sponsored Dip, starting time 12 noon at the Gosport and Farham Inshore Rescue Lifeboat Station at Stokes Bay, and the other being our Socialization Dog Walk.

To Walk With Dogs meeting point - Gomer Lane at the  Stanley Park Entrance Area, meeting time - 10.30 for a 10.45am start.

Click on this Map Link for Directions:   http://www.bing.com/maps/


NOTE:
If the walk has to be cancelled for some reason it will be posted on here as least 2 hours before the walk. It won't be cancelled if it is just raining!  So please check here before you set off.


DOG’S and LIVESTOCK.
To Walk with Dog’s. We recommend that you should exercise caution when bringing your dog on our walks, and that you should have adequate control over your dogs around livestock. A flexible lead would be recommended as this will allow your dog to explore, while it enables you to keep your Dog Safe. 
Even if livestock are not present, dogs should be ‘under close control’ always, although this doesn’t necessarily mean on a lead. Dogs should be kept on a lead if owners cannot rely on their obedience. You mustn’t forget that Dog’s worrying livestock can be legally shot. On this part of the walk there's a  number of Wild and Domestic Animals roaming free, be vigilant and Dog safe.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: K9.V.W.G. 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 organized by the To Walk with Dogs (K9.V.W.G.) You are responsible for your own dog(s). For further information, read below, under (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY). 

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

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. 

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.


Dog waste.  Do bag it and bin it

Please be aware that other dog walkers, joggers, horse-riders, and families may be situated in the same area, we do ask if owners can put dogs on their 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!

OWNERS  RESPONSIBILITY.
All dogs and owners welcome as usual, but we would ask that all owners please be responsible for your own dog, the K9.V.W.G. will not tolerate, be held accountable or responsible for any accident, fight or unwarranted behaviour 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 there 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 snappy or over  aggressive and show any signs of dominance 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. Providing your dog has good recall, the dog can be off lead, this will give the freedom to interact and socialize better.

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, and take the appropriate action. 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. 

A Pet's Ten Commandments
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years… Any separation from you is likely to be painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don’t be angry with me for long and don’t lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don’t understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I’m not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old – remember, you too, will grow old.

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me, please Never say you can’t bear to watch. Don’t make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.


Our walks are held every sunday at different locations.


K9 Lessons Dog Training, Click on this Link:        http://www.dogtraininginhampshire.co.uk/index.html



Some quick snapshots of our Previous Walk - Sunday 15th December 2013, at the M.O.D. Training Camp, Gosport.














































































Some quick snapshots of our Previous Walk - Sunday 8th December 2013, at Stanley Park to Gilkicker.

















































































Some quick snapshots of our Previous Walk - Sunday 1st December 2013, at Alver Valley Country Park.








































































Some quick snapshots of our Previous Walk - 24th November 2013, The M.O.D. Training Camp, Gosport.


















































  
Gentle Titus, getting ready to leading a very nervous GSD to gain his confidence.



Good boy Titus, lead the way.



Gentle Titus leading a very nervous GSD to gain his confidence.



































Our walks are held every sunday at different locations.





K9 Lessons Dog Training, Click on this Link:        http://www.dogtraininginhampshire.co.uk/index.html

Some quick snapshots of our Previous Walk - 17th November 2013, Burbush Hill, New Forest.


























































Some quick snapshots of our Previous Walk - 10th November, at The Common, Southampton.

































Some quick snapshots of our Previous Walk - 3rd November, at Alver Valley Country Park, Gosport.
































































K9 Lessons Dog Training, Click on this Link:        http://www.dogtraininginhampshire.co.uk/index.html



To View Previous Walks  and Pic's - Look under Archives

COMMENTS:   Any positive feedback to improve our experience on our walks, would be appreciated.
Ron.

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