I love Dogs me...

Beautiful sunrise this morning when our wee lad and I enjoyed our walk in the countryside.- Met friends both doggy and human- Enjoyed what nature has to offer at this time of the year - Returned home for a well earned breakfast.

Cheers...............K 

A beach walk today so we visited the coast for a ramble along the sands. Cold, stiff breeze & perfect weather for it, the sun this morning just broke the horizon without a colourful fanfare. When I put the Dogs in the Truck they knew where we were going, the time honoured tradition of taking their water bowl & a bottle of water a distinct giveaway, as soon as they entered their crate the tails began wagging, when I parked up their tails were still wagging, happy Dogs. Beautiful cold & crisp morning, Young un & Her Mum bounded down the beach with gusto, Dogs just love sand between their pads. Young un up to Her tummy in the sea, Her Mum paddling along the edge with the water up to Her dew claws-not a water lover that one. There have been some mighty storms out to sea of late, borne out by the high banked sand stacked up by big powerful waves as they barreled in to the beach. A lot of driftwood on the tide line for my inspection which is always welcome. One piece in particular caught my eye, a piece approx 7' long shaped like a rough question mark/very big Shepherds crook. It'll make a good carved plant hanger/holder, it's under my workshop drying now. We rambled for about 2miles before returning, the clear sea air carried on a stiff breeze was exhilarating, deep blue sky with a wisp of feathery cloud out to sea running parallel to the coast, high levels of light considering the time of year. I walked for a short while with a couple & their 2 Dogs, we talked Dogs as you do whilst watching the 4Dogs chasing & gambolling in the surf. Other than the shrieking of lone Gulls & a Hare slowly plodding across a yet to be ploughed field it was wildlife free. A drink for them & a rough towel dry before setting off. When Home the Dogs were properly towel dried, fed & laid in front of a newly lit fire crackling away, content warm drying Dogs. Winter is a treat to the senses & a Season of enjoyment. Enjoy your day.

Great post Rocky - I always enjoy reading your early morning walk stories. 

Unfortunately for me at the moment, poor old Harry is on restricted walks on the lead after his foot op and still has another week of them to go. Not sure which makes him more frantic - the short walks or having to wear his lampshade around the house.

He's definitely not a very patient patient!

Isn't it great to see them enjoying the sand and water Rocky, ours on the beach has a habit off running then going into a roll on the move, with momentum carrying her through onto her legs again. There's something about the feel of sand that brings out 'fun' in them.

Harry will be like a coiled spring when he's able to go 'M'

Lovely story Rocky and thank you for sharing it with us.  We're fortunate to be only 5 minutes from the beach at Hornsea, so Meg is down there virtually every morning - tides permitting.  She's in doggy heaven when she's there - with so many of her friends to play with - Cara and George, the two cocker spaniels and especially Elmo - the huge Italian Spinone who regards Meg as his best friend and comes bounding across the beach as soon as he sees her.  Despite his enormous size, he's as gentle and fun-loving as Meg and they would play for hours together if their owners had all day to spend there!  She stands her own though - and if he gets a bit too boisterous, the right hook comes out and he is deftly walloped across the nose.  The funniest bit is - when Meg has had enough, she starts to dig a hole in the sand, puts her head in and then covers the top of her head with her paws - assuming that she is now totally invisible to Elmo!!  It has caused many a chuckle amongst those who have seen her.  

The one strange thing is - that given her Poodle / Cocker Spaniel heritage, she has a complete dislike of water and never goes anywhere near the sea.  She even walks around puddles on the footpath.  In fact the only water she tolerates is if it's warm  and soapy in the shower - but she is a Princess, after all.

Thanks for the support & replies everyone. I love sharing, when it then creates posts like yours it makes it all worthwhile. The original thread was good, this continuation is topping it with quality of sharing-thanks to you all

Lovely tales of dogs on beaches today. They do enjoy running free on the sand.

Thanks Rocky, Dave and RandR for the seaside stories. 

Great posts by all which really enjoy reading especially Rocky 2 buckets walks.  Have to agree with you quote "Winter is a treat to the senses "   

We were out at a little before 7:30am, bitterly cold, a stiff breeze blowing in from the Nor'west, both young un & Her Mum not overly concerned about the cold due to them having their Winter coats growing over early Autumn after their last cut. Then it began Snowing, a little bit of snow driven into our backs as we headed East, barely enough to show up on my jacket really but enjoyable, I'm a snow lover & the Dogs have enjoyed the little they've seen over previous Winters. As we approached the copse I noticed it was getting thicker as I could barely see the Copse as we got closer. Due to the amount of Snow now gathering on the fields I decided to swing around the Copse, over the irrigation channel & head home. Young uns Mum was beginning to gather accumulations of Snow on Her paws & it was sticking to Them like miniature Snowballs. It was a good 1" thick by the time we returned to the meadow. As I turned the final hedgerow & saw home I stopped for a few seconds. It was so beautiful. The meadow was white over, the Trees & hedgerow laid out in a beautiful vista of glorious Winter, the landscape wearing it's whiten seasonal coat. At that point the Snow was thick flakes driving almost horizontally into our faces. I say our but I mean just Young uns Mum & me, Young un was doing 360dg turns around the meadow in Her complete joy of the thick carpet of Snow. Young uns Mum was sat on my boot shivering, as I picked Her up I could feel Her tummy was sodden as the Snow had melted & soaked Her thru. I tucked Her into my coat after releasing the accumulations of Snow on Her paws. She was still shivering by the time we got home. I neglected to put Her overcoat on, in my defence I never expected the Snow to be so heavy, the coat would have afforded Her a good deal of protection. Her Daughter is taller & away from the Snow so She was fine. I dried Young uns Mum vigorously as Her Daughter dried Herself on another towel. Stove lit, food in their Tummy & now they're both asleep in front of a warming stove. Winter continues to enthrall. Be careful if you venture out, enjoy your day.

Dogs are wonderful  animals I love and respect  them.----- Why then do some people buy dogs  Then abuse them.  Dogs deserve to be treated kindly and with respect.

Cheers .........K