Photo Gallery: Club Dog Walk, AGM and Barbecue held in April 2018

Our members and their dogs were invited to an hour long walk. This was followed by a short, informative AGM, and then a barbecue lunch. There was a great turn-out, as you can see. We hope everyone enjoyed the event.

Four Paws club dog walk

Gathered together – the trainer
explains the walk

This little lady looks like she is
listening well to the trainer ...

... though this chap may be day-dreaming
of running into lovely splashy ponds

Off we go

There's our smallest dog at the back;
let's hope her legs are strong!

Up the hill from our training grounds ...

.... and down the road to our destination

Handlers are walking nicely
with their dogs ...

... but there are one or two who seem to
think we are going the wrong way

Got to keep to the speed limit, but the
little terrier would loooove to go faster!

Let's say Hello to
some of our walkers:

Hope we are not expecting torrential rain?
Dogs seem to coming two by two ...

though some are of very
different sizes ...

... while others are neatly paired!

Across the road with
admirable control and a loose lead ...

And just look at this splendid
heel down the road

Oh. Maybe not just in twos, then!
Here's a whole crowd all together!

There is time to make friends
as we walk through the village

There are little souls, trotting proudly ...

... and a Lean-Mean-Running-Machine
(with another lovely loose lead)

One or two distractions on our way;
but the dogs are perfectly behaved ...

Even when they have to stop
for the village cars ...

Four Paws is very proud
of how well the dogs are on a road walk

Well, now. We have
reached the fields

Must make sure our little Lady
isn't over-run in the crowd ...

There she is,
quite relaxed. That's good.

Now, what can this well behaved dog
be watching? Let's follow his gaze ...

... some of the dogs are off-lead
and have headed straight for the water

You could just stand
in the water (whatever for?) ...

... or take a drink
(which does seem sensible)

This one is making a remarkable
amount of splash ...

... for a small dog ...
splish-up, splash-down ...

And now he is very pleased with himself
and very happy

Though emerging from the pond
is a muddy affair!

Hah! You call that being muddy?
This is muddy!

Alternatively, you could simply
make a spectacular leap over the deeper bits

Back on dry land: time for dogs
to make new exciting playmates ...

... or greet each other politely and quietly.
All depends on temperament!

There is such a lot to watch

You can watch the comings and goings
with great alertness ...

... or watch with the utmost dignity

mmmm. Seem to be back to two by two ....
some in a race ...

... some politely keeping pace
with each other

Quick check that the little dog is fine
before we move: Yep. She is ready to go.

Off into the next running arena:
ah, let's focus in ...

.... that's the same dog as before, politely
meeting someone new. A lovely socialite!

Plenty of space for
small, but intrepid, explorers ...

... before the dogs get called in to go.
These two are paying attention!

Walking down the country path:
there are ...

... our light-coloured dogs
(give or take a few dark muddy patches) ...

... and our darker dogs.
Just as muddy, of course ...

... but their owners are blissfully happy,
unaware of how muddy their companion is!

Oops!
Traffic jam! What's this?

It's an obstacle course! (Humph! The
trainer said the path was all flat easy walking)

Look! More exciting distractions. Our
intrepid explorer would love to investigate

A trainer and his family bringing
up the rear to check everyone is okay

Back through the village: many dogs
and people, yet no problems

The trainer walks next to the column
to check all stays calm ...

... while we have an alert sentinel across
the road, checking for traffic!

Crossing the road carefully,
to return to our club

A few at a time cross over:
to stay controlled and safe

The smaller dog must get back first to get
a sausage before his companion muscles in!

Even time for a spot of desensitisation –
relaxed watching to reduce a bridge phobia!

Once all is calm,
cross the bridge

And time, too, for a last minute swim
in the pond by our entrance road

... supervised carefully, of course

Just one more distraction
to navigate past!

Definitely worth a look,
but chasing is not allowed!

Four Paws AGM
and barbecue

Our AGM involves short business,
information, opportunity for comments

Lovely people
cooked us a delightful lunch ...

... dogs allowed in the queue
if as well behaved near food as these two

There were sausages, onions and rolls,
also with a vegetarian option ...

... and a variety of sumptuous
desserts. Yummy.

This lass is hoping for a reward
for sitting so pertly ...

... this excellent family do get lunch;
look at those beady eyes!

With our thanks, to Sindy for taking photos of the day.