Big-dog-little-handler: Lulu comes for a holiday!

Not too long ago Duke had his first ever friend to sleep over. And now that friend is staying with us for 2 weeks! Meet the adorable, crazy, crocodile like Lulu. She is an 8 month old golden retriever cross poodle and is Duke's "aunty". She is a whirlwind on four paws. We are a...

2019 Monthly Challenge: May

At the start of the year I gave myself a list of things I wanted to do every single month of 2019. I want to live a life on purpose; to set myself goals and experience as much as possible. Rather than just letting the time pass me by or racing through the days trying...

So can we talk about long term injury of a loved one??

So can we talk about long term injury of a loved one?? Because I feel like we don't talk about it enough. My husband is a healthy and (mostly) fit serving soldier. He’s in his 30s so naturally the wear and tear of his job has taken effect in places. We use to walk the...

Two years down … onto forever

This time two years ago I was preparing to get married, I was blissfully drinking prossecco and chatting to our nearest and dearest. Tomorrow marks our two year anniversary. It’s gone so fast but at the same time it’s feels like it’s such a natural thing; almost like we have always been married (I know...

Big-dog-little-handler: Steady Progress

We have had a few near perfect training sessions. Duke has been doing amazingly. Even when other dogs have been getting over excited Duke has managed to keep his cool. He’s been much more focused and task orientated than ever before. I’m even been getting more than ten paces away from him when I tell...

Bucket list update: 94. Repay some of grandparents kindness.

This was something I would have never been able to complete in full. But when I put it on my bucket list I hoped one day I would be able to make a gesture that went some way towards thanking them. Even giving a kidney wouldn’t feel enough they were in no need of kidneys...

7 things I learnt in my early 20s and the 7 things I am continuing to learn.

To not feel jealous or envious of someone else. They are prettier, they have a better job etc... blah blah blah. I’ve learnt that I’m bloody lucky for the life I lead. And I am in the position to lead it in a way that makes me happy. No handouts, no ethical dilemmas. I’m pretty...

Big-dog-little-handler: Santa paws is coming to town.

It’s Duke’s first woofmas with us! My wonderful boy has come on leaps a bounds since we took him home. I was still very worried a big family Christmas might be one hurdle too large. I had visions of our wee beast knocking over the old ladies and crashing into the Christmas tree. First battle...

2017 you have been brilliant.

The year is coming to an end, like most, I’ve been reflecting on the year we have had. Thinking about whether I have accomplished my goals, thinking about what I have achieved and most importantly thinking about what fun we have had. It’s been a crazy, beautiful, brilliant year with lots of change; We expanded...