Sheffield Dog Walking Group

[Hiking Hound 10]

Sheffield Dog Walking Group

 

Invites like minded dog lovers along for fun social group dog walks, organised by experienced dog walkers and dog trainers.

 

The Sheffield dog walking group has been set up in association with Victoria Cooper of People & Dogs, along with Chris Bird of Hiking Hounds. We have realised that a group gathering of dog owners who can socialise together on an organised dog walk would be a great way to spend a Sunday morning.

 

Other walking groups might restrict dog owners and not allow their dogs to attend their group sessions and some owners might feel isolated in where they can walk in safety. The purpose of this new group is to achieve a friendly social atmosphere amongst our members of all ages, who in turn can create friendships between other owners and their 4 legged friends. We aim to guide you on differing routes in distance, difficulty, duration and location and a Cafe or Pub stop will hopefully be included along the way.

 

Dogs may need to be lead walked for long periods on the walk due to livestock or any other restricting issues. This means that your dog should have had basic training and to be proficient at lead walking as not to upset other walkers in the group and other people. Failing that, the use of a Halter or Stop Pull harness, can make the walk more comfortable. You will also need a long training type lead or a Long Line.

 

Please note that dogs with serious behaviour issues such as aggression would not be able to attend due to safety reasons and for the comfort of all members. Although Victoria will be present, unfortunately she cannot offer in depth behavioural advice on the walk as it is not the purpose of the group. However if your dog does present issues then brief advice can be requested a long with either the request for group training courses or behavioural 1-1 help as required.

 

Sheffield dog walking group is run on a membership basis, anyone wanting to be involved will need to fill out the registration form and pay an annual membership fee.

 

Please email or call on the details below:-

 

For all general enquiries : Chris Bird on 07517468974

 

For questions regarding dog suitability: Victoria Cooper on 01142 747665

 

Website: http://www.lancastermedia.co.uk/sdwg

 

All emails are to be sent through to: [email protected]

Edited October 26, 2009 by Hiking Hound
Website added

[Bruno 10]

Hi Thanks for your post, Us at Sheffield Shamblers also welcome Dog Owners, although we don't charge a annual membership fee.

 

Please feel free to pass this information on to your members who maybe affected with the credit crunch and may want to save a few quid.

 

For details on how your members can save money by joining our group, simply just PM Billysmum or Scoobz.

[Hemlock 10]

Thanks for your post. As Bruno has said, we are a very dog-friendly group. A lot of the regulars have been dog owners themselves and realise how difficult and restricting some walking groups can be. We have been known to sit outside a pub in the snow if a fellow walker has got a dog and they are not welcome inside. We have even helped to carry small dogs through fields of cows.

 

Good luck with your dog walking group, you never know, our paths may cross one day!

[Hiking Hound 10]

Hi Bruno, we are aware there are many walking groups out there, its just ours is soley for dog owners to attend. The membership fee will go towards future social events, days out and we are working towards getting discounts to offer our members from local businesses. Thanks Chris

[pinkytoes 10]

Hi chris

 

Iv been looking for a group like this for me and my dog charlie chance to join, so we both can meet like minded dog loves.

 

I will be contacting you during the next week to see about joining.

 

speak soon jennie x

[scoobz 10]

This sounds like a great idea, and I wish you lots of luck with it. I can see where you're coming from too trying to meet like-minded people in other dog owners. Great idea to put it in here as well, and not in the Pets Section. I think you'll get a better response here!

[Mr Pops 10]

Hey Scoobz, whats wrong with the pets section?

[Rivelin6 11]

Hey Scoobz, whats wrong with the pets section?

He's frightened that it might be found in your rucksack by the next walk.:hihi:

[boyfriday 21]

He's frightened that it might be found in your rucksack by the next walk.:hihi:

 

..the 'pet' or the 'pet section'?

 

 

 

 

Ps..am I allowed to post in here?

[Rivelin6 11]

..the 'pet' or the 'pet section'?

 

 

 

 

Ps..am I allowed to post in here?

Yes of course you are, I was thinking more of the poor dog cus Poppy has a reputation for the liking of dead animals-allegedly according to the pet section:hihi:

[boyfriday 21]

Yes of course you are, I was thinking more of the poor dog cus Poppy has a reputation for the liking of dead animals-allegedly according to the pet section:hihi:

 

LOL, oic, thanks for clarifying that..I hope Poppy's interest isnt a culinary one with road kill

[Rivelin6 11]

LOL, oic, thanks for clarifying that..I hope Poppy's interest isnt a culinary one with road kill

No strictly restricted to pets, that's why the pet section hates him.

Edited September 6, 2009 by Rivelin6