Took the asbo “cock”er to poppy wood today in Ticknall . Why did I not know of this place before! Enclosed but semi mature woodland and path walks. Great for kids, mobility problems and asbo dogs who may zooooom off .
I did have the Loooooongest 4 minutes of my live when Ivy dog winded something and disappeared....... oh my word I thought I’d be putting up “wanted posters” but 4 mins of shouting (I know I shouldn’t shout her name but it’s natural) although it was getting a little frantic and frenzied and blowing recall on the whistle, there may also have been tears She came tearing back like her arse was on fire!
I kept my big girl pants on and kept her off the lead..... queue a little more quartering training until she winded something else, why there is bloody wildlife in a wood I shall never know! Rude!!!.... but each time she came back much quicker without any shouting from me 🙄 and just blowing the recall whistle, All while texting the dog trainer saying “The dogs gone!” A very calm reply came back “don’t worry she’ll be back keep whistling her” 5 seconds later, back like her life depended on it. Then obviously getting loads of fuss when she did come back.
I’m sorry if you went for a walk in poppy wood today and you were disturbed by my frantic whistle and shouts, Ivy is my little bestie and has kept me sane and insane during the last few months.
She’s knackered now...... as for me it’s too early for gin so I’ll have a cuppa instead
