Today I took Maisey to the park. I checked for other dogs then took her off lead - we were practicing recall (ok failing recall for the most part) when we were approached by a lovely young Border Terrier also off lead. I always have that moment of panic (like all good dog keepers) but they got on really well and with the consent of her keeper they ran around for a good ten minutes. It was wonderful to watch her socialise.

Being my only dog, I often worry that she misses out on playing with others. So I was wondering if there were other small terrier type dog keepers who walk their dog there in the mornings? Would you be willing to let my dog run around with yours please?

awww, pity i wasn't your way geckoqueen, my dogs would have loved it

aww that's lovely- owning a big daft dobermutt who is a bit funny with other dogs, I often wish we had a regualr pack to run around with, like she had when she was pup, but like you, we tend to panic when other dogs come rushing up to her. Would be nice if there was another friendly dog on our street she could go to the park with, but then the other half tends to take her out at unseemly times in the morning when most sensible folk are still in bed

awww, pity i wasn't your way geckoqueen, my dogs would have loved it

What park do you use? I could be tempted to take her on tour.

aww that's lovely- owning a big daft dobermutt who is a bit funny with other dogs, I often wish we had a regualr pack to run around with, like she had when she was pup, but like you, we tend to panic when other dogs come rushing up to her. Would be nice if there was another friendly dog on our street she could go to the park with, but then the other half tends to take her out at unseemly times in the morning when most sensible folk are still in bed

To be honest I tend to try and observe before I wade in but a lot of people can't wait to get their dogs away. She had a brief encounter with a German Shepherd the other week. She wasn't harmed - both keepers were on hand - but it did try to pick her up by her back end (maybe she though she was a puppy).

What park do you use? I could be tempted to take her on tour.

am in rotherham, but we could en-route :)

I wish I'd tried it more with Poppy, she is really scared of other dogs but the other two are ace with others so I'll be up for it.

am in rotherham, but we could en-route :)

Do you ever use Rother Valley?

Lndsey are you local to NP?

What about taking her to training classes where she can socialise? :)

we shud all have a big meet up one afternoon rothervalley gets my vote (how much fun wud that be hahah)

I usually work 1-9pm (she's not alone all that time) so afternoons aren't good for me.

TB I've given it some thought but it would have to be at the weekend and I'm not sure I could afford it. Its not that she needs socialising (i.e. learn social skills) as much as I want her to run around and have fun with other dogs.

we shud all have a big meet up one afternoon rothervalley gets my vote (how much fun wud that be hahah)

Utter bedlam, I guarantee! Keeping the pack in order, out of the duck pond n away from the water ski-ers...

Rother Valley would be pefect for me, but not for the next couple of weeks

Rother Valley sounds like a bit of a winner but with my hours we'd have to meet at the weekend - is it likely to be packed with families? I don't mind her running up to children but their parents tend to.

we could go the other side hardly anyne goes up there i like to ride round that area as its quiet well me lottie n digs r defo up for it!

TBH, I've only been up once so not sure which is the other side - we walked all the way round

well as u get to the ski bit u can cut thru some gates which lead to a huge field if u carry on up that way it takes u a longer way round very peacefull i like it at silly o clock in a mornin when its cold n wet is gorgeous up there

I think I know where you mean, sounds like a good idea

Today I took Maisey to the park. I checked for other dogs then took her off lead - we were practicing recall (ok failing recall for the most part) when we were approached by a lovely young Border Terrier also off lead. I always have that moment of panic (like all good dog keepers) but they got on really well and with the consent of her keeper they ran around for a good ten minutes. It was wonderful to watch her socialise.

Being my only dog, I often worry that she misses out on playing with others. So I was wondering if there were other small terrier type dog keepers who walk their dog there in the mornings? Would you be willing to let my dog run around with yours please?
Hi geckoqueen me being a regular visitor to Norfolk Park, i'm sure i know the dog and its owner.
The Boarder is a small bitch about thirteen to fourteen months old, i and pippo are usually in the park 8:30am onwards depending on the weather conditions.
And we do meet some really nice people with there dogs, so if you're in the park and spot pippo and me come over and say hello.Pippo (http://www.sheffieldphotos.com/v/me-and-pippo/album+02/pippo+__.jpg.html)
m&p :)

Hi geckoqueen me being a regular visitor to Norfolk Park, i'm sure i know the dog and its owner.
The Boarder is a small bitch about thirteen to fourteen months old, i and pippo are usually in the park 8:30am onwards depending on the weather conditions.
And we do meet some really nice people with there dogs, so if you're in the park and spot pippo and me come over and say hello.Pippo (http://www.sheffieldphotos.com/v/me-and-pippo/album+02/pippo+__.jpg.html)
m&p :)


Thats the one. We're usually in between 10 and 12am depending on how orgainsed we are. If you see This young lady (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/Geckoqueen/Maisey/04-08-07_1103.jpg) please say hi.

Thats the one. We're usually in between 10 and 12am depending on how orgainsed we are. If you see This young lady (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/Geckoqueen/Maisey/04-08-07_1103.jpg) please say hi.
Without checking my books, is she a shnowser or sumatt like that?
edit.... Schnauzer she looks like one

It's a wonder I haven't seen half of you at Norfolk Park! We go there quite regularly

Without checking my books, is she a shnowser or sumatt like that?
edit.... Schnauzer she looks like one


Yeah, she's a Miniature Schnauzer so about the size of a Border Terrier

It's a wonder I haven't seen half of you at Norfolk Park! We go there quite regularly
Seem to recognise your hubby, but not the dog.:P
Does he sometimes have two dogs with him, the other a small alsation type?