British Dalmatian Club Open Show

So our 2nd foray into showing, this time with Lottie, our diva princess! She took the whole experience in her stride, chilling on her bed and being really well behaved. I learned lots in the show ring, especially that I can’t run in a straight line … need to work on that!
Lottie came 2nd in Minor Puppy Bitch and reserve (4th) in Puppy Bitch.

Dally Rally

I don’t often go on Group walks, it can spell disaster for some dogs, so many off lead dogs all around each other. But as this one was at the beach, Lytham St Anne’s, I thought there would be plenty of space. It would also give Lottie an experience of being around a big group of dogs, something she will need to cope with if she is going to be shown.

it was a lovely walk, Lottie was very polite, Mac loved all the smells and played with a few of the dogs. We didn’t do too long as Lottie can’t go that far yet, it’s important to protect her growing joints.

Needless to say both Spots slept all the way home, and then for another couple of hours!

Holly Day in Nantwich

So the husband does a. Bit of 17th century battle reenactment which means our Spots need to be accustomed to crowds, bangs, smells and noise. Today we took Miss Lottie Lou to Nantwich to watch a parade and battle. It involved lots of people, which meant lots of legs to manoeuvre round, the sound of marching feet and drums, horses and cheering.
We had lunch in a pub, so more smells, including bacon, and people wanting to say hello. We were very strict with who and how hellos were done as we don’t want Lottie thinking she can say hello to everyone she meets.

Then we went to watch the battle. There was lots of different noises, bangs from the cannons and muskets, the rattling of pikes and swords, soldiers shouting, sings, chanting, and horses. Lottie took it all in her stride and even politely greeted another dog. She would have loved a bit of Beth’s milk shake, her begging eyes failed!

You have milk shake, I like milk shake.
Taking it all in.
All those legs!