Monday 8 April 2013

To Walk with Dogs (2)


German Shepherd 

Dog Socialization Therapy Walks


   To Walk with Dogs.
All are Welcome.
Our walks are just a social group gathering for like minded people with their dogs. 

Next Walk will be - Date: Sunday 16th June 2013  - at the Following:

Alver Valley Country 


Park

Alver Valley Country Park, Cherque Way, Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport, Hampshire. Nearest Post Code:   PO13 8FU.

Nearest Post Code   PO13 8FU
Grid Ref:    SU573005

Meeting point at the roundabout car park,Cherque Way.

All meet at 10.30 for a 11am Start

It’s advisable to wear Wellington Boots, after rainfall it can be quite squishy and waterlogged.

The Duration time of the walk will take about 90 Minutes.


Directions are:


Head towards FAREHAM - Coming from the east, go on to the A27 EASTERN WAY or if you are Coming from the west, go on to the A27 WESTERN WAY, this will bring you on to the FAREHAM TOWN ROUNDABOUT. 

Go on to the GOSPORT ROAD A32 following through the next roundabout, still on the A32  keeping to your right hand side, going on to NEWGATE LANE the B3385, as you pass the next roundabout you will also pass HMS COLLINGWOOD which is also to the right. Continue on until you come to the PEEL COMMON ROUNDABOUT - go straight on round following the B3385 on to BROOM WAY. 

As you come to the first set of traffic lights, bare to your left going into CHERQUE WAY. Just before the next roundabout the CAR PARK is on your left-hand side. YOU HAVE ARRIVED. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The GSRS will not be held liable for any costs, damages, expenses, claims and/or judgements that may arise or result from any harm or loss caused by any owner and/or their dog(s) whilst participating in any activity organised by the GSRS. You are responsible for your own dog(s). For further information, read below, under (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY). 


NOTE: With the weather improving and the temperature begin to rise, out walking with your best friend, (your Dog) you both possibly will become a little dehydrated. Please remember to have plenty of fresh drinking water and a container for your Dog to be constantly hydrated.
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Dogs MUST be kept either in cars or walked AWAY from the car park until the start of the walk.
It can be a fairly busy place and it doesn't help our cause to have the dogs barking and bouncing about on the leads. It is up to us to make sure that our dogs are not seen in a bad light and to have a large amount of dogs in the car park barking at people and their dogs as they go past is not acceptable & it's not fair on the rest of us who spend a great deal of time and effort trying to improve how the public looks at dogs like ours.  Just be a little extra vigilant, as this area is popular with young families, you should have adequate control over your dogs.   
Dog waste, Do bag it and bin it.

Please be aware that other dog walkers, joggers and horse-riders, are seen at Alver Valley Country Park, we do ask if owners can put dogs on lead or make them sit to the side when people walking with or without dogs are on the same path to let them pass. Please keep this up, we have been congratulated on previous walks for stopping and allowing members of the public to pass with their dogs, so it is important we carry on doing this not just because it's polite and something that should be done but because we 'are' responsible GSD (& others) owners!   

And don't forget a loud shout of Dog Walkers, Cyclists or Horses will alert the rest of the group, as to what is ahead, and take the appropriate action

OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
All dogs and owners welcome as usual, but we would ask that all owners please be responsible for your own dog, german-shepherd-rescue-hampshire.org.uk  will not tolerate, be held accountable or responsible for any accident, fight or unwarranted behavior towards a member of the group or member of the public. We welcome new members and dogs and positively urge them to come on the walks for their and their dogs benefit but we do expect owners to keep their dogs in check. We all come on the walks to socialize the dogs & have a natter with like minded people and have a good walk, but if you think your dog maybe aggressive to other dogs or you don't know how your dog will react to other dogs we do ask that you muzzle it for your dogs and others safety. If your dog is unpredictable we ask that you either keep it on a lead or a long line. Please be courteous and respect others by keeping an eye on your dog and being aware of what it's doing, we do not want to stop people or dogs coming on the walk but we will be left with no choice if a dog is a constant problem. 
Please make sure your dog is wearing a suitable dog tag before the walk, by law this MUST have the owners address and telephone numbers on and preferably that the dog is chipped and neutered.


New Dangerous dogs law changes cover attacks on private property

Organisation: Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs
Updated: 9 April 2013 










"Adders - Safety Warning" -  From march all owners should be aware of Adders. 

Springtime sees the end of hibernation for the adder. So keep your eyes peeled while walking on the grassy fields, heaths and in the woods. 

The adder is the only British venomous snake, Unfortunately dogs are the animals most likely to be bitten due to their natural curiosity and need to stick their noses into everything!   Remember, there has been Dog fatalities through adder bites.  But adder bites are rarely fatal. Adders tend to live in areas of dense ground cover, where they can hide from natural predators, but they also need sunny spots for basking. (Adders need to warm their bodies before becoming active). Adders seem to prefer South facing slopes, in order to maximise their access to sunshine.

Adders are difficult to spot because they're extremely shy animals. Although they can't hear, they'll detect vibrations from you walking, and usually will quickly and smoothly slither into cover as soon as you get anywhere near. Adders are often only a foot or so away from deep cover, and they favour remaining in ground which matches their colouration, making them really difficult to spot.


          To keep you and your pet safe follow these simple tips...

  • Keep to the paths - snakes tend to live in the undergrowth
  • Use a short lead on heathland in summer - part of your Open Access responsibilities
  • If you encounter an adder - leave it alone - give it the opportunity to escape to safety. Here's a helpful leaflet Dogs & Adders Leaflet for dog owners.  The leaflet gives good advice on identifying adders and what to do if your pet does get bitten.  You can also find some tips on  First Aid for Dogs page.


So enjoy your walks and REMEMBER that bites are rarely fatal but must be treated quickly  by a vet.

Here's some adder facts...
Adders are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.  It is an offence to kill, harm or injure them, and to sell or trade them in any way.

    If the walk has to be cancelled for some reason it will be posted on here at least 2 hours before the walk. It won't be cancelled if it is just raining!  So please check here before you set off.

    Our Walks are held weekly, updates are posted by the following Tuesday.


    Previous Walk, Harting Downs, Sunday 9th June 2013.














































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    Our Walks are held weekly.
    Previous Walk, The Common, Sunday 2nd June 2013.
































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    Our Walks are held weekly.
    Previous Walk, Thatcher Copse to The Chilling Coastal Area, Sunday 26th May 2013.






















































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    Our Walks are held weekly.
    Previous Walk, M.O.D. Training Camp, Browndown,
    19th May.






















































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    Our Walks are held weekly.

    Previous Walks, BUTSER HILL, 12 May 2013.
     Pics from Sarah and Tim.












































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    Our Walks are held weekly.
    Previous Walks, Alver Valley Country Park, 05 May 2013.
    Here are some Pics from Sarah.






























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    Our Walks are held weekly.
    Previous Walks, Harting Downs, 28 April 2013.
    Sorry No Photos.

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    Our Walks are held weekly.
    Previous Walks, The Common, 21 April 2013.

























































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    Our Walks are held weekly.
    Previous Walks, MOD Browndown Camp,14 April 2013.















































      


















      












































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    Our Walks are held weekly.
    Previous Walks, Alver Valley Country Park, 07 April 2013.

    Another nice walk, I think its safe to say that the dogs were very happy getting in the pools of water and the squishy mud, but I’m not sure if their owners were too happy about it all.

    Below, are more pics.




























































































































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