The Spaniel Diaries: The continuing adventures of Billy

The Spaniel Diaries

Well, what a busy time it’s been for us Spaniels, we finally got to visit the mysterious Wales place mum kept harping on about! Oh my it was wonderful, we had so many lovely long walks in the Elan Valley. Mum was really happy as some parts of Wales were locked down whatever that means, I suppose it’s like us dogs being put in our kennels as the humans have to stay in!

We saw lots of woolly things called sheep so mum was extra careful and kept us on our leads and shut all the gates behind us. The only thing I did disapprove of was that we were firmly banned from the warm swimming pool mum called a hot tub –that’s so not fair as me and Mav absolutely love water; we could have had so much fun in there but no, we were confined to quarters while they lolled around in the thing! I did exact my revenge by being really, really naughty during a training session though, I’m sure mum will get her own back but it was fun while it lasted!

The weather has changed and us dogs are quite pleased as we do feel the heat a bit. Mum is not looking forward to the dark nights, having to squeeze so much into shorter hours must be a pain. To be totally honest I would rather sleep by the fire on cold wet nights but no, she insists we go out. We have to feed the ponies anyway so we get taken too. Mav loves going out whatever the weather but then he is an idiot… I don’t know why the ponies can’t just sort themselves out, I mean they eat grass and there’s plenty of that, but no, mum has to take them a feed each. Their food looks horrible, it’s all boring looking and has carrots in it. Mind you, it must be good as the This space could be to 9,000 homes for just £45* (or even less with a multi-booking discount) Call: 07762 767084 or email: editor@villagetweet.co.uk

pony poo tastes exquisite and it’s amazing to roll in too, even though I get hosed off before going in the car it’s totally worth it!

It won’t be long before the bang-bang season starts again – mum calls them fireworks. Me and Mav don’t actually mind them; we are from working stock and I especially think bangs are great fun as I always get to fetch something!

I know some of my doggy friends are really scared of bang-bangs, so please make sure they have a safe and comfortable den to hide away in if they feel the need and leave the picture box on or the noise box for some background music, make sure your canine friend can’t escape from the house if they do panic. And if they are really anxious speak to a vet or animal health adviser about products that may help them feel calmer. Mum is really pleased when I bring her things, and she’s teaching Mav to do the same, but that idiot just parades around with whatever he’s fetched, he’s too stupid to work out the quicker he gives it to mum the quicker he’ll get another one!

It’s not long until Christmas when the weird humans insist on dragging a tree into the house and covering the thing in lights and then spending the next two weeks moaning about needles falling off – I shall be avoiding needles, those ones at the vet’s are horrid! One good thing about Christmas though is all the tasty treats so I’m looking forward to it, and the humans need something good to look forward to as they really have had a difficult year.

Take care until next time. Billy.

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