Happy Pets dog walking and holistic pet care

TWITTER

2012-01-27T22:49:00.002+11:00

So as many of you know we have been having difficulties uploading photos to the blog. From now on most of the normal blog pics will be on TWITTER.
If you don't have a twitter account it is really easy & quick to sing up & you can get an app on your smart phone, so you can be updated during the day on what your pet is doing. How exciting!
=)

Group Dog Walk 25/1

2012-01-25T06:44:00.000+11:00

Who was on our walk: Inca Bailey Fudge & Hoover

Were we went: Sydney Park

General comments: It was a humid day. They dogs all enjoyed playing together. I worked with them all on their recall. Inca is an old natural & so is Bailey, they both however prefer a good smell of something interesting then a treat. By the end of the walk Fudge was responding really well & stayed very close to me & the other dogs the whole walk. Hoover loved his treats, he also took quite a liking to little Inca :)

Volunteering @ Sydney Dogs & Cats Home

2012-01-25T06:33:00.000+11:00

These are a couple of the dogs awaiting adoption, out enjoying a walk :)

Ruby

2012-01-24T22:37:00.000+11:00

2012-01-24T19:01:00.002+11:00

Apologies for the lack of blogging from me (Kate). I'm having some technical difficulties with uploading photos. Think that my computer might be on it's way! So I'll try my best to get the ones from Friday the 13th (ooooooo!) and onwards up so you can all see what your Happy Pets have been getting up to!
Kate

Will & Mia cat sit

2012-01-22T09:21:00.000+11:00

Group Dog Walk 19th

2012-01-22T08:55:00.000+11:00

Who Was on our walk: Ruffy Bailey, Ally & M.T.

Tahlula Cat sit

2012-01-22T08:43:00.000+11:00

Pet Care Visit

2012-01-20T09:22:00.000+11:00

Manhattan has been very happy & excited to go out on his walks. He has been a very good boy! :)

2012-01-19T15:26:00.001+11:00

2012-01-18T23:43:00.001+11:00

Unfortunately we are experiencing some technical difficulties, in getting the regular group walks posted. I am working on sorting this out asap. All dogs have been having fun & enjoying the sunshine. Thank you for you patience.
:)

Volunteering at The Sydney Dogs & Cats Home

2012-01-18T23:01:00.000+11:00

Andrew & I are volunteering at the Sydney dogs & cats home. This is something we are doing every week to help the animals who are having a bit of a ruff trot. We help them out with cleaning walking & cuddling. This has been very rewarding.

We are also participating in there Open Paws Program. This is a great program. It works by training the staff at animal shelters. To help dogs that come in with behavioural problems & poor manners. It aims to improve there time at the shelter, while also making them more adoptable & better able to fit back into a home environment. To see more on this program click HERE There is also some great information on their sit for all pet owners. To see more on the Sydney Dogs & Cats Home & the cute animals there, click HERE

Daisy walk

2012-01-18T16:06:00.000+11:00

Daisy & I took it slow today in the heat. We went for a little walk around the block & then daisy wanted a little rest in the shade, on her favourite patch of grass :)

Ruby & Wallys Walk

2012-01-18T15:58:00.001+11:00

Ruby & Wally went straight to the cool shade in the back yard after our walk. It was a hot day & to tired pooches after a big walk. Rosey wasn't very interested in her lunch. I think she just wanted to rest

Lauren :)

Group Dog Walk 17/1

2012-01-18T15:33:00.003+11:00

Who was on our walk: Alli, Chloe, Ruffy & Graham

Where did we go: Hawthorne Canal in Leichhardt

General Comments: It was Grahams first walk with us today & Alli loved him! Ruffy was a little unsure at first with all the play going on & Chloe was her cool calm & happy self, socialising with every one

Lauren :)

Group Dog Walk 12th

2012-01-14T09:46:00.001+11:00

2012-01-12T20:05:00.002+11:00

Bruce's Individual 12/1

Kate

2012-01-12T19:53:00.003+11:00

Group Dog Walk 12/1

Who was on the walk: Chloe, Nala, Ally & M.T.

Where did we go: Hawthorne Canal Reserve.

Kate

2012-01-12T19:36:00.003+11:00

Group Dog Walk 12/1

Who was on the walk: Bugsy, Bailey, Noodle & Inca

Where did we go: Sydney Park.

Kate

2012-01-12T19:32:00.004+11:00

Ruby's Individual 12/1

Ruby loves playing and hiding in the bushes!

Kate

2012-01-12T19:21:00.002+11:00

Bruce's Individual 11/1

Kate

2012-01-12T19:10:00.002+11:00

Group Dog Walk 11/1

Who was on the walk: Pebbles, Bella, Noodle, Hank & Harriet.

Where did we go: Sydney Park.

Kate

2012-01-12T19:02:00.002+11:00

Wally & Rosey 11/1

Kate

2012-01-12T18:54:00.002+11:00

Group Dog Walk 11/1

Who was on the walk: Casper, Nala, Murphy & Griffin

Where did we go: Black Wattle Bay

Kate

Daisy

2012-01-12T14:32:00.000+11:00

Daisy was a bit unsure of a stranger coming in to take her out for a walk. But after some soft talking & treats, me & Daisy are starting to get quite close :)

Ruby

2012-01-12T13:24:00.001+11:00

Black wattle bay

group Dog walk 10/1

2012-01-11T20:42:00.001+11:00

bruce

2012-01-11T20:09:00.001+11:00

syd & Franki

2012-01-11T09:10:00.000+11:00

2012-01-10T19:31:00.001+11:00

Bogart's Individual 10/1

Bogart just loves fetching the ball. He's such a coordinated dog. So much so that the other dogs at the park gave up on the ball and just wanted to run after him!

Kate

2012-01-10T19:29:00.002+11:00

Bruce's Individual 10/1

Bruce was so energetic today! I was shocked! We walk to the end of the block and back with hardly (compared to most days) any treats/bribery!

Kate

2012-01-10T19:26:00.003+11:00

Group Dog Walk 10/1

Who was on the walk: Jack, Noodle & Inca.

Where did we go: Sydney Park.

Everyone was very well behaved today. Everyone was very good at sharing when fetching the stick.

Kate

2012-01-10T19:22:00.002+11:00

Wally & Rosey 10/1

Wally enjoyed his walk in the sun, running and rolling on the grass. Rosey as she does, laid flat on the floor as she waited for her lunch! Very cute. I also have recently discovered her love for the hose!!

Kate

2012-01-10T19:17:00.003+11:00

Group Dog Walk 10/1

Who was on the walk: Murphy, Nala, Bogart, Bella, Ally & a new friend Ruff.

Where did we go: Hawthorne Canal Reserve.

So much non-stop running today! Some people at the park watched on in amusement at endless energy of the dogs! And everyone was very welcoming to our timid little friend Ruff.

Kate

2012-01-10T19:16:00.003+11:00

Julius' Individual 10/1

Julius was very bouncy this morning and was lucky enough to meet a bouncy friend that was the same size!

Kate

2012-01-10T19:13:00.002+11:00

Julius' Individual 9/1

Julius is a funny boy! I think that he still thinks that he's a puppy! He loves to have a good run in the park.

Kate

2012-01-10T19:09:00.004+11:00

Group Dog Walk 9/1

Who was on the walk: Noodle, Murphy, Nala & Jasper.

Where did we go: Hawthorne Canal Reserve.

Everyone was very keen for a swim today, but the tide was too low and no one was daring enough to jump in. Thank goodness as it's a bit stinky!

Kate

2012-01-10T19:06:00.002+11:00

Wally & Rosey 9/1

I love how Rosey lays flat on the floor waiting for her lunch!

Wally and I had a lovely walk to the park. He's a very good boy and loves to fetch.

Kate

2012-01-10T19:02:00.003+11:00

Group Dog Walk 9/1

Who was on the walk: Inca, Jack, Griffin & Bella.

Where did we go: Jubilee Park.

Lots of fun today. The dogs always love this park in the hot weather because they can go for several swims to cool down.

Kate

Chloe Casper & Kitty

2012-01-07T11:42:00.003+11:00

2012-01-06T19:30:00.000+11:00

Moet & Matilda 6/1

Kate

2012-01-06T19:28:00.001+11:00

Wally & Rosey 6/1

Kate

2012-01-06T19:26:00.002+11:00

Group Dog Walk 6/1

Who was on the walk: Noodle, Griffin & Nala

Where did we go: Jubilee Park

Kate

2012-01-06T19:23:00.002+11:00

Group Dog Walk 5/1

Who was on the walk: Bogart, Abbey, Ally, Murphy & Nala

Where did we go: Black Wattle Bay

Kate

2012-01-06T19:20:00.002+11:00

Group Dog Walk 5/1

Who was on the walk: Griffin, Bugsy, Noodle, Bailey & Inca

Where did we go: Sydney Park

Kate

2012-01-06T19:17:00.002+11:00

Moet & Matilda 5/1

We had a nice walk this morning. They both know now that when I visit it means walk time and they get very excited!

Kate

Wally & Rosey

2012-01-05T16:47:00.000+11:00

Professor Chaos & General Disarray

2012-01-05T16:44:00.001+11:00

These two guys have been very good kittys. they have been very friendly, loving their pats & all ways there to greet me.

Chloe casper & Kittys stay

2012-01-05T16:33:00.001+11:00

evry one is having a great time. Kitty is sooo playful :)

2012-01-04T20:25:00.002+11:00

Wally & Rosey 4/1

Wally loves being thrown a stick to fetch, so Rosey & I chased Wally when he fetched the stick (must have looked funny). He's good at sharing and let Rosey have a chew of his stick every now and then!

Kate

2012-01-04T20:20:00.002+11:00

Group Dog Walk 4/1

Who was on the walk: Noodle, Bailey, Pebbles, Griffin, Nala, Murphy & Cloe (with Lauren & Kate).

Where did we go: Black Wattle Bay.

It was so nice to be soaking up a bit of sun today (finally). Everyone had a refreshing paddle every chance they got along the way.

Kate

2012-01-04T20:12:00.003+11:00

Moet & Matilda 4/1

Moet, Matilda & I had a lovely walk this morning. They both love to get out and about, smelling everything & I think they both wish that they could chase all of the birds!

Kate

Moet & Matilda

2012-01-04T11:34:00.000+11:00

China & Ebony

2012-01-04T11:30:00.001+11:00

2012-01-03T20:46:00.004+11:00

Cloe & Casper's Housesit

It's so nice to see cats & dogs playing. Casper & Cloe are very good with their little friend!

2012-01-03T20:41:00.002+11:00

Rosey & Wally 3/1

Rosey has grown so much since I last visited! It was nice that she could come out with Wally and I on our walk. Wally just loves to fetch and chew sticks. He still runs and pounces like a puppy! Kate

2012-01-03T20:34:00.004+11:00

Group Dog Walk 3/1

Who was on the walk: Noodle, Inca, Bailey, Bogart & Ally

Where did we go: Hawthorne Canal Reserve

There was lots of running and playing in the sunshine for the first half of the walk. Then after a big drink at the cafe we made the most of the shade on our way back with only a few little bursts of energy, as it was pretty hot today.

Kate

2012-01-03T20:28:00.002+11:00

Moet & Matilda's Visit 3/1

(a.m. & p.m.)

I loved the little welcome party on the back of the lounge when I arrived! Moet & Matilda help to show me around the neighbourhood in the beautiful sunshine!

Kate

2012-01-01T14:57:00.002+11:00

China & Ebony's Walk 30/1

China & Ebony were very excited to go on their walk today. They both were very good.

Kate

2012-01-01T14:54:00.002+11:00

Penny's Visit 30/1

Pretty little Penny was still very shy today. She did enjoy the treats that I had left out for her so I thought that I'd leave a few more.

Kate

2012-01-01T14:50:00.002+11:00

Group Dog Walk 30/1

Who was on the walk: Bailey, Casper & Griffin.

Where did we go: Black Wattle Bay.

It was such a nice day to be out and about. Everyone had a swim, even I was tempted to have a paddle.

Kate

2012-01-01T14:42:00.003+11:00

Lala & Bibi's Visit

(a.m. & p.m.)

Lala & Bibi are getting very good at sitting. When we go to the park Bibi is suck a quick little thing.

Kate

2011-12-30T06:11:00.003+11:00

Bibi & Lala's Visit 29/12 (p.m.)

We had a little play, and kept practicing our sitting. Then we went to the park for an afternoon stroll. Bibi loves to run and Lala is so fascinated by everything!

Kate

2011-12-30T06:07:00.003+11:00

Penny's Visit 29/12

Penny is very shy! I tried to tempt her to come out with some cat treats, I hope she nibbles on them later.

Kate

2011-12-30T06:02:00.003+11:00

Group Dog Walk 29/12

Who was on the walk: Cloe, Bailey & Abbey

Where did we go: Jubilee Park

It was such a nice day to be down by the water. Everyone did a lot of swimming, especially Abbey! We were all very good at sharing turns at fetching the ball.

Kate

2011-12-30T06:00:00.003+11:00

Lala & Bibi's Visit 29/12(a.m.)

We are learning to sit. Bibi is good at this and Lala isn't too far behind either! Bibi is a fast little thing when he's off the lead!

Kate

2011-12-30T05:57:00.003+11:00

Bibi & Lala's Visit 28/12 (p.m.)

It was a bit windy and little Lala was so fascinated by the leaves that were blowing in the wind. Bibi met a big dog and chased it on the nice green grass!

Kate

2011-12-28T16:22:00.003+11:00

Group Dog Walk 28/12

It was a lovely walk today in weather that finally seems to be more like summer. Everyone was out and about on shiny new bikes & scooters. Everyone took turns in fetching the ball. Little Bingo came on our walk and was a nice addition to the group.

Kate

2011-12-28T16:16:00.002+11:00

Bibi & Lala's Visit 28/12

Oh such cute LITTLE things! Lala is lighter than my wallet at the best of times!!

Kate

Griffin & Hughey

2011-12-28T14:01:00.002+11:00

Griffin, being a very good boy, while we were at a cafe. & Hughey hanging out with me in the lounge room :)

Penny

2011-12-28T08:09:00.001+11:00

Penny Has been a little shy, & likes to hide when I come around. She has got a good appetite & always eats all of her food up. She also likes to have little plays with her straws :)

Griffin & Hughey

2011-12-28T08:08:00.001+11:00

Griffin being very cheeky running around me at the end our run while I was stretching. Very cute. & Little Hughey soaking up the morning sun :)

Griffin :)

2011-12-26T20:13:00.001+11:00

Christmas morning, griffin & I went down to black wattle bay. We had a lovely walk.
Merry Christmas :)

2011-12-24T18:38:00.003+11:00

Julius' Individual 23/12

Julius was very happy and playful when we got to the park.

Kate

2011-12-24T18:36:00.001+11:00

Leroy's Individual 23/12

It was nice that Leroy remembered me and agreed (with some bribery) to come for a nice long walk.

Kate

2011-12-24T18:32:00.002+11:00

Bruce's Individual 23/12

Bruce and I walked a record distance today! And on the way we received a few laughs from passers by.....probably amused by Bruce's technique in getting treats every five steps!

Kate

2011-12-24T18:27:00.002+11:00

Group Dog Walk 23/12

Who was on the walk: Inca, Bella, Cloe, Hank & Harriet

Where did we go: Black Wattle Bay

We got absolutely soaked today! We spent a few seconds under cover thinking it might ease, but it didn't so we braved the pouring rain! It seemed to make everyone a little sillier!

Kate

2011-12-24T18:26:00.002+11:00

Bruce's Individual 22/12

Kate

2011-12-24T18:18:00.002+11:00

Group Dog Walk 22/12

Who was on the walk: Griffin, Bogart, Bella, Ally & Abbey

Where did we go: Hawthorne Canal Reserve

This was a VERY muddy walk today! I got just as muddy as all the doggies but it was a good indication of how much fun was had!!

Kate

2011-12-24T18:11:00.002+11:00

Group Dog Walk 22/12

Who was on the walk: Bailey, Cloe, Casper & Nala

Where did we go: Black Wattle Bay

Griffin & Hughey's house sit

2011-12-24T15:57:00.002+11:00

2011-12-22T18:27:00.002+11:00

Bruce's Individual 21/12

Bruce is a funny boy. He acts all tired and exhausted, but as soon as he sees that I have treats he gets this burst of energy and runs to me!

Kate

2011-12-22T18:18:00.003+11:00

Group Dog Walk 21/12

Who was on the walk: Jack, Pebbles, Griffin, Bella & Nala

Where did we go: Black Wattle Bay

Everyone was very keen to swim. Even Nala had a little paddle!

Kate

Bibi & Lala

2011-12-22T14:52:00.003+11:00

Bibi & Lala, out on their first walk with me. They are people stoppers! Every one wants to stop & say how cute they are (cause they are!) & give them a pat.

2011-12-21T07:54:00.002+11:00

Bogart's Individual 20/12

Bogart is just so good with the ball! There definitely some classic catches this afternoon at O'dea Reserve.

Kate

2011-12-21T07:50:00.003+11:00

Bruce's Individual 20/12

Ol' Bruce is such a good sitter and just loves to cuddle!

Kate

2011-12-21T07:39:00.002+11:00

Group Dog Walk 20/12

Who was on the walk: Ally, Jack, Bailey, Inca & Hendrix

Where did we go: Sydney Park.

This was a very excitable group! Everyone was so eager to jump out of the car when we arrived!

Kate

2011-12-21T07:34:00.002+11:00

Group Dog Walk 20/12

Who was on the walk: Casper, Nala, Griffin, Bogart & Bella

Where did we go: Jubilee Park

There weren't many people down at the park today so we almost had it all to ourselves. It was fun exploring all the areas by the water and having a little paddle.

Kate

2011-12-21T07:30:00.002+11:00

Ruby's Individual 19/12

Ruby was so, so good today. Every single time I called her to 'come' she ran to me with a big grin!

Kate

2011-12-21T07:25:00.003+11:00

Group Dog Walk19/12

Who was on the walk:Bella, Griffin, Nala, Noodle & J.J.

Where did we go:Sydney Park.

We played with the ball on this walk and everybody shared and had a go.

Kate

2011-12-21T07:22:00.002+11:00

Bruce's Individual 19/12

It took a lot of convincing to Bruce to come with me to Jubilee Park!

Kate

2011-12-21T07:06:00.002+11:00

Bruce's Individual 19/12

It took a lot of convincing to get out of the house!

Kate

Group Dog walk 15/12

2011-12-20T12:28:00.002+11:00

Were we went: Sydney Park

Who was on our walk: Bailey, Griffin, Alice & George.

Lauren

Lilly

2011-12-20T12:22:00.002+11:00

2011-12-18T19:48:00.002+11:00

Group Dog Walk 16/12

Bella & Nala.

Black Wattle Bay.

It was just the three of us girls and we had fun getting our photos taken and meeting other dogs!

Kate

2011-12-18T19:46:00.001+11:00

Group Dog Walk 16/12

Inca, Hank, Harriet, Hendrix & Griffin.

Black Wattle Bay.

Kate

2011-12-18T19:44:00.002+11:00

Leroy's Individual 16/12

Leroy and I had a lovely stroll around the neighbourhood. It was a little grey and cold but we had a nice time.

Kate

2011-12-18T19:43:00.001+11:00

Bruce's Individual 15/12

Kate

2011-12-18T19:40:00.002+11:00

Group Dog Walk 15/12

Bogart, Bella, Abbey & Ally.

Hawthorne Canal Reserve.

Bogart certainly gave everyone a run for their money when it came to ball games!

Kate

2011-12-18T19:39:00.002+11:00

Group Dog Walk 15/12

Cloe, Murphy, Nala & Griffin.

Black Wattle Bay.

Kate.