just wondered if anyone on here has heard of meet ups for dog walks i came across a site called meet up some groups were for breeds some mixed i think it sounds interesting where i live between chichester and arundel there are miles of woods that would be good for this west sussex
Re: meet ups Wonderful idea for dogs to socialise and have fun. If you can join one I would urge you to for the fun the dogs have but I think it needs to have an experienced trainer involved to calm things down or help resolve problems as you go along. My dog trainer here in France organises weekly walks for her clients to join with their dogs and we go to various places to walk and have fun, including lakes and forest. Juno loves her "ballade educative", as do we, but unfortunately it's some weeks since we've been able to join one due to her leg.
Re: meet ups I am retired and a free agent (Winchester) and am happy to meet anywhere within reasonable distance. I recall suggesting this in the past and having an enthusiastic response which has fizzled out when we cannot agree a date! Roger
Re: meet ups We're lucky enough to be part of the 'Severnside Walkies' pack - which was started from an inspired suggestion by Phil (Holliesdad). It is just a great idea, and I'd thoroughly recommend it! And if you do set up any other group forum pack walks.... TAKE PHOTOS!
Re: meet ups Roger, I am in Chichester, so not to far, if anyone wants to do a walk I would be up for it xx
Re: meet ups Yes, I asked a while ago if anyone wanted to meet up around my way, that's anywhere near Bushy Park (Hampton Court in London) to Windsor ish. I will be driving down to Cornwall leading up to Easter but have no plans after that - for years. Chepi can do up to 50 mins now.
Re: meet ups Jane, we'll be over in Surrey in May, so would be up for a walk in that neck of the woods while we're there. I don't have exact dates arranged yet, but we could arrange something when I know?
Re: meet ups I live near Eastbourne, East Sussex. I wonder if East and West could meet somewhere in the middle?!
Re: meet ups Fiona that would be fab - Just pm me or post (might get some others nearby interested 8)) when you know the dates. Sounds fun!
Re: meet ups Sussex - Debs and I were saying perhaps we could meet up with you in the summer, somewhere around Littlehampton or Arundel perhaps.
Re: meet ups yes we could are you near chichester i use slindon and eartham woods eartham is really good away from roads i am going to somerset on saturday but after that we can try and sort it out
Re: meet ups [quote author=Joy link=topic=9970.msg148874#msg148874 date=1426108058] Sussex - Debs and I were saying perhaps we could meet up with you in the summer, somewhere around Littlehampton or Arundel perhaps. [/quote] We'd be up for a Summer meet, we are in Arundel xx
Re: meet ups That would be great! Arundel is about 50 minutes drive from me (I'm in Newhaven) so about as far as I'd want to go.
Re: meet ups [quote author=Joy link=topic=9970.msg149075#msg149075 date=1426196395] That would be great! Arundel is about 50 minutes drive from me (I'm in Newhaven) so about as far as I'd want to go. [/quote] Yay how exciting!!! xx
Re: meet ups I am in Chichester, I do not drive, but can get to a lot of places by train and bus for a meet up, please keep me informed, Maggie x
Re: meet ups [quote author=MaccieD link=topic=9970.msg148244#msg148244 date=1425890595] Wonderful idea for dogs to socialise and have fun. If you can join one I would urge you to for the fun the dogs have but I think it needs to have an experienced trainer involved to calm things down or help resolve problems as you go along. My dog trainer here in France organises weekly walks for her clients to join with their dogs and we go to various places to walk and have fun, including lakes and forest. Juno loves her "ballade educative", as do we, but unfortunately it's some weeks since we've been able to join one due to her leg. [/quote] We have a house near Cosne sur Loire (north of Nevers) anywhere near you? We are in residence from July to end of September and it would be good to meet up for a walk. Roger
Re: meet ups Hi Roger, a walk sounds a lovely idea but I've just checked on the map and we're about 4.5 hrs drive away and the better part of 500km. Such a shame though. Do you have good walks near you there, we're quite lucky with chemins, voies vertes, lakes, forests and beaches to the north and north-west. I'm just looking forward to some dry weather to make the walking more fun once Juno is fighting fit again.
