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WELCOME TO OUR SLOW & CASUAL GERMAN SHEPHERD WALKS,
All breeds are well.
NEXT WALK.
All breeds are well.
2017
NEW YEAR'S DAY WALK.
There will be two events on this day, occurring almost simultaneously, one being a Charity Sponsored Swim. The Sponsored Swim starts at 12 noon at the Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Lifeboat Station at Stokes Bay, and the other being our 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.
Our walks are aimed with the best intentions to help the dogs that need our care to become more social.
It's rather disrespectful to the rest of us just walking ahead of the group when out on our socialisation walk.
It’s only polite and courteous and good mannered to all together as a group, and walk to the speed of the slowest walker, after all is a socialisation group, it’s to help dogs that have certain issues of one kind or another.
So it's very important to have frequent stops, This will help dogs to build confidence in the nervous, aggressive and over exuberant dogs and give them the chance to learn how to interact, and become more socialised, gentle natured, calm and balanced dogs
with one another. Have an enjoyable walk and a great new year.
Thank you, Ron.
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Photo's From Sunday 11 December 2016 at M.O.D. Training Camp Gosport.
Photo's From Sunday 25 September 2016
Alver Valley Country Park.
A big thanks to everyone who turned up today in support of our short walks, it was great to see you all.
Please keep checking on our webpage for the next walk!
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No Charge it's Free: Dog Socialization Therapy.
ATTENTION, NOTICE: When joining our therapy walks, photos will be taken and put on this web page and other social media sites.
To find out more about the GSD. Click on this Link: http://www.aboutgermanshepherddog.com
TO ALL RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS.
Dog Socialisation Therapy Walks.
Our walks are aimed with the best intentions to help the dogs that need our care to become more social, calm, gentle natured and balanced dogs.
To do this, we need to create a dog friendly environment.
As well as the dogs that need socialisation. Apart from those we also need and invite GSD owners and other breeds who have very calm, social and gentle natured balanced dogs to join us on our weekly Sunday socialisation walks. These dogs will build confidence in the nervous, aggressive and over exuberant dogs and give them the chance to learn how to interact, stay calm and become more socialised and balanced with one another. The GSD is a working breed that needs loads of exercise to stay fit and healthy - just like we do. This is an ideal opportunity for people to Walk With Dogs.
All breeds are welcome. I am at hand at any time on our walk to give assistants or guidance, please ask.
What we expect from dog owners to consider. Please read the following below.
Please make sure your dog is wearing a suitable dog tag before the walk, by law this must have the owners address and telephone number on and preferably that the dog is chipped and neutered. If your dog is unpredictable and has a skittish personality we ask that you either keep it on a lead or a flexible lead or 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.
With regards to BEHAVIOUR and CORRECTION of your dog, if you wish to join us on our walks, we stipulate that there should be no hitting of your dog, you mustn't make them submit under the pressure of fear.
We band all types of Choke Collars, Pinch Collars or anything similar.
NOTE: If the walk has to be cancelled for some reason it will be posted on here at least 2 hours before the arranged walk. It won’t be cancelled if it is just raining! So please check here first before you set off.
MUZZLE TRAINING YOUR DOG:
How to teach your dog to wear a muzzle, click on this Link: http://youtu.be/6BjPpXer8IE
Welcome to our Dog Socialization Therapy Walks.
Our walk is open to all responsible dog walkers, all breeds are welcome. This is an ideal opportunity for people to Walk With Dogs and a nice way to make long lasting friends.
Below are some Photos from May 29th 2016 - from Rhinefield Ornamental Dr, Brockenhurst, New Forest.
NOTE: ISSUES OF CONCERN.
Dogs behaviour and owners responds: With regards to owners being a little intolerant of dogs when they are off lead, especially if other owners of the dog has throwing a toy, this sort of action can course friction amongst other dogs and can also ruffle feathers and cause distress amongst others, but at the same time its how you deal with this situation and your reaction to it, a sharp sarcastic retort can also be unsettling and cause distress.
None of us are perfect, so please be forgiving of peoples mistakes, regardless of how wrong you think they are. We all bring our dogs on the walk to be socialised because they may have some issues of one kind or another, so it would be best not to bring any toys on our walks or to throw sticks, leave them for your personal walks. Dogs do need to be exposed to other dogs and people on a regular routine, generally being with members in the group will ease the dog's tension when walking in what would otherwise seem to be a stressful environment for some; it will ease your tension as well.
Remember, the energy you project with your dog has a profound affect on him, so the more relaxed and calm and assertive you are, the more relaxed he'll be, investing time and energy in your dog, your hard work will eventually pay off. Thanks, TiRron.
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 aloud 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, Some grasslands and woodlands has a number of Domestic Animals roaming free, be vigilant and Dog safe.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The K9.V.W.G. Best known as (To Walk With Dogs) 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 K9.V.W.G. You are responsible for your own dog(s). For further information, read below, under (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY).
Some of our previous walks at Thursley Common. To view, click on the following Links:
Here are some of the German Shepherd Socialisation Therapy Walks Videos.
To Walk With Dogs, this first stills video takes place at Harting Downs on the South down ways, Click on each link. Ron, social network name - Tiron.
Five Year Anniversary for 'To Walk With Dogs' K9 Walking Therapy.
To Walk With Dogs, on The Southdown Ways
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Five Year Anniversary for 'To Walk With Dogs' K9 Walking Therapy.
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To Walk With Dogs, on The Southdown Ways
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At Thursley Common, Elstead, Surrey.
To Walk with Dogs, GSD, West Woods, Southampton.
The Hillsea Line.
Alver Valley Contry Park, Gosport, 19 OCTOBER 2014.
This stills video is in support of The Dog Trust as a fund raising walk.
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BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS: Some dogs never get to be properly socialised and in the case of rescue or even a hand-me-down cast-off dogs earlier experiences may be mainly negative. Some dogs are left at home for several hours at a time, with the modern way of life that many families are out all day and this can lead to boredom and separation anxiety, Various aggression issues, over excitement, fears and phobias and rank issues which can result in barking and destructive behaviour. Lack of socialisation or nervousness can lead precipitate aggressive or inappropriate behaviour towards other dogs and towards people, at one time dogs were deemed in law to be entitled to retaliate against bad handling, teasing etc., and it was generally accepted that a dog was allowed "one bite", today dogs have to be whiter than white regardless of incitement, poor treatment and teasing.
If not properly trained, your dog may be a problem element in your family. The biggest mistake most dog owners make is yelling at their dog or hitting them, "Violence begets violence, aggression begets aggression." Remember, your dog doesn’t always understand why he has been hit or being yelled at. Beating and shouting will simply increase the problem, you mustn't make them submit under the pressure of fear. Keep calm and be patient, identifying the source or the reason of your dogs unwanted behaviour is the key to the success story.
For more info, click on this link: http://positively.com/articles/the-science-says-dont-hit-your-dog/
So please come and join us on one of our Socialisation Therapy Walks. Come and meet new people and make new dog friends. If you have another dog that isn't a GSD, thats fine too, you can bring that one along as well. Great fun for all the family to enjoy.
DOG WASTE. DO BAG IT AND BIN IT.
To Walk With Dogs Supporters: 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 praised 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 owners and others.
DOGS AND LIVESTOCK:
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 the lead. Dogs should be kept on a lead if owners cannot rely on their recall and their obedience. You mustn’t forget that dogs worrying livestock can be legally shot. On this part of there walk there’s a number of wild and domestic animals roaming free, be vigilant and dog safe.
Attention: Our walks are aimed with the best intentions to help the dogs that need our care to become more social, calm, gentle natured balanced dogs.
To do this, we need to create a dog friendly environment, part of this, is not letting your dog take control, you must be the leader by (Making him follow; Don’t follow him). I notice that some of you are struggling in this area and possibly need help. I am at hand at any time on our walk to give a helping hand, please ask.
ON ARRIVAL: Dogs must be kept either in cars or walked away from the car park until the start of the walk. At times, it can be a fairly busy place and it doesn’t help our cause to have the dogs barking and bouncing about on their 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 and is not acceptable and 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.
Also, please be aware of us as a group when on the walk, sometimes the group get strung out, forgetting it is a dog socialization group walk, some walkers battle at times to keep up with the rest of the walkers and have their limitations, please make every effort to be as one or several small groups in close proximity to each other.
We invite, and need GSD owners who has very Calm, Social and gentle natured Balanced Dogs to join us on our weekly Sunday Socialisation Walks, these dogs will build confidence in the nervous, aggressive and over exuberant dogs and give them the chance to learn how to interact, stay calm and become more socialise and balance with one another. The GSD is a working breed that needs loads of exercise to stay fit and healthy - just like we do. This is an ideal opportunity for people to Walk With Dogs.
All breeds are welcome.
Walking a Puppy!
If you ever wondered - How long should you walk a puppy for each day?
No organised walking at all until around 6 months, and then just gradually building up the muscle tone until by a year, provided they've remained sound, they are ready to go!
Puppies do not need to be walked for as long as adult dogs. Puppies can develop hip and joint problems when they are older if they are over walked as puppies.
A good rule of thumb is 5 minutes for every month of your puppys life. To calculate a very general guideline for walking, walk the pup for 5 minutes for every month of its age. For example a 4 month old puppy will be 5 minutes X 4 months, which = 20 minutes.
Don't go out for longer as your pups bones are still growing and you can cause damage with too much formal exercise.
For the rest of the time play games with your pup and give him things to stimulate his mind.
If he's small enough or you are strong enough (!) you could carry him to places to add to his socialisation experiences.
Don't forget training. Ensure its fun and in the context of play. Practise every day, several times a day for about 5 minutes at a time. Ensure your pup feels as though he is achieving and gets lots of praise.
Big dogs, such as Goldens, GSDs etc often succumb to hip problems when older. Restricting the amount of formal exercise they get as a pup can help to prevent this.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: We will not be held liable for any cost, 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 (C. K9. V. W. G.) - To Walk With Dogs. You are responsible for your own dog(s).
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.
• Females grow larger than males. Link: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/Adder
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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
K9 Lessons Dog Training, Click on this Link: http://dogtraininginhampshire.co.uk/index.htm
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Our walks are held every sunday at different locations.
Some of our previous walks at Thursley Common. To view, click on the following Links:
Some Photos from May 29th 2016 - from Rhinefield Ornamental Dr, Brockenhurst, New Forest.
Some Photos from May 15th 2016 - from the Portsdown Walk:
Some photos on the Downs from Portsdown
Photos from March 6th 2016 - at the Following:
Westwood Lake.
Photos from February 28th 2016 at parts of Alver Grange Country Park.
Photos from Sunday 14th February 2016 at
Burnish Hill, New Forest.
Last Sunday's walk, February 7th 2016, at Thatchers Copse to the Chillings coastal path.
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Some photos from our New Years Day Walk, plus some additional ones from previous weeks.
