Dog pack life
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The Great British Dog Bath-Off
What began as a noble attempt to bathe the dogs for our holiday quickly descended into a full-blown fur storm. Nala took on the hose like a caffeinated goat, Louis gave an Oscar-worthy performance of tragic suffering, and Penny? Sat… Continue reading
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Paws Off the Pavement: Keeping the Pack Cool in a Heatwave
“Sun’s out, tongues out! From damp towels to drama queen zoomies, here’s how I keep the chaos crew cool, safe, and only slightly soggy during a heatwave.” Continue reading
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Rainy Sundays & Roast Dinners: A Pause in the Puddle Parade
There’s something rather wonderful about a rainy Sunday—when the world outside is soggy, and the only thing on your to-do list is making sure the roast doesn’t burn. Today, we hit the brakes. No soggy walks, no frantic towel rotations,… Continue reading
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Why My Dogs Know “Stay” at the Door (and Why I Don’t Chase Them in Pyjamas Anymore)
There are some lessons in life that come with a bang — or, in my case, a blur of fur, an open door, and the unmistakable sound of paws hitting pavement as I launched myself down the street in my… Continue reading
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“Louis and the Impossibly Entered Pond”
Life with five dogs means adapting to chaos. And sometimes, even planning for chaos doesn’t help — as I learned when Louis defied physics and common sense by hurling himself into a 2ft square, 2ft deep pond… that was specifically… Continue reading
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Welcoming Riot: A New Chapter in the Pack
May 7, 2025 Welcoming Riot: A New Chapter in the Pack Bringing a new dog into an existing pack is never a small step. It’s a dance of personalities, instincts, and sometimes—let’s be honest—chaos. But when Riot joined our home,… Continue reading
Kai and company: Balanced by Nature 