Late afternoon in the Park...

Walking down one of the tree lined avenues in Hatfield Park.... it's late March, daffodils are in bloom, crocus afresh, first shoots of green in the hedgerows, and bird song... and with the clocks rolled forward the park is open 'til 8pm from this coming weekend. Nice evening walks ahead which we love.

Walking the fields

Springtime late afternoon walk across rolling fields... muddy hound. British Summer Time, lovely. She's 16mths old today and I've another birthday this week.... ho hum!

Ella meets Scooter!

Barking Mad - training session

This afternoon we attended a free 'starter' obedience lesson at the Barking Mad Dog Training School, at Graveley, nr Stevenage, Hertfordshire. After a group chat Ella at 16mths was put in a group of five dogs all aged between 9mths and 20mths. We then did a taster of simple command-to-lead, sit/lie down and agility exercise. The teaching at this school is based on reward, so treats are used for most activities. We've signed up for a 6 week course at 1.5hrs each Sunday morning session. The centre is out of town in fenced off paddocks. I'm aiming for improved 'walk-to-heal' and 'come-to-command'...

Annual vet check...

Ella had her annual vet health check this week and booster vaccination... all good with her. Weight is spot on at 16kgs and she's just ended her season, so spaying will be mid May.