What a top day!
Paws and Claws for a cause, in support of the RSPCA, a walk from Long Jetty to the Entrance.
After all the politiking and nonsense going on recently, it was great to get out and enjoy our dogs with friends and other dog owners.
Our team for the day were Jo, Chloe, Callum and Britney, who travelled up from Sydney to take part and walk some of our guys along part of the Tuggerah Lakes footpath. Chloe and Callum have Autism and Aspergers, and Britney is nervous around dogs...
Princess, our Asssitance Dog in Training, Steve, Magic and Tiny came with us and made new friends very quickly. Princess showed how well her training to date has gone - very calm and focussed for a yound girl. Magic was placid as ever, and Steve and Tiny were boisterous but polite.
Everything went beautifully, from finding a parking spot, to having great walking companions and meeting some excellent people and dogs at the finish.
The turn out seemed excellent, and all the dogs and their owners behaved impeccably. For a country that seems to want to keep pets out of public areas, it was impressive to see the reaction of residents and visitors who were overwhelmed by literally hundreds of dogs in places they just wouldn't be seen usually.
Grassed areas remained poo free, the dogs didn't attack small children or each other, and dog owners, dogs and anyone who wanted to be involved were able to relax and enjoy the facilities the Entrance has on offer.
Congratulations to the organisers and all involved, hopefully the fund raising went well. We had a great day out, on our doorstep, and will be looking for any similar events on the Central Coast again.
Paws and Claws for a cause, in support of the RSPCA, a walk from Long Jetty to the Entrance.
After all the politiking and nonsense going on recently, it was great to get out and enjoy our dogs with friends and other dog owners.
Our team for the day were Jo, Chloe, Callum and Britney, who travelled up from Sydney to take part and walk some of our guys along part of the Tuggerah Lakes footpath. Chloe and Callum have Autism and Aspergers, and Britney is nervous around dogs...
Princess, our Asssitance Dog in Training, Steve, Magic and Tiny came with us and made new friends very quickly. Princess showed how well her training to date has gone - very calm and focussed for a yound girl. Magic was placid as ever, and Steve and Tiny were boisterous but polite.
Everything went beautifully, from finding a parking spot, to having great walking companions and meeting some excellent people and dogs at the finish.
The turn out seemed excellent, and all the dogs and their owners behaved impeccably. For a country that seems to want to keep pets out of public areas, it was impressive to see the reaction of residents and visitors who were overwhelmed by literally hundreds of dogs in places they just wouldn't be seen usually.
Grassed areas remained poo free, the dogs didn't attack small children or each other, and dog owners, dogs and anyone who wanted to be involved were able to relax and enjoy the facilities the Entrance has on offer.
Congratulations to the organisers and all involved, hopefully the fund raising went well. We had a great day out, on our doorstep, and will be looking for any similar events on the Central Coast again.
