Discover Dogs

As you may or may not be aware, over this weekend, the 8th and 9th of November Earls Court 2, London becomes host to 'Discover Dogs', and Coastal Cottages will be there to revel in the doggie atmosphere! If you happen to be making an appearance there yourself, then let's play hide and seek and see whether you can spot either Mel, Rona or Linda who will be the faces attending to represent the Coastal team! They would all be delighted to provide you with their fountains of knowledge in regards to our Dog Friendly Holidays in Pembrokeshire, where you and your pooch can enjoy many doggie delights that we have to offer you all.

To give you all a little background for those who are a little vague, Discover Dogs is successfully organized by The Kennel Club in association with Royal Canin to bring you over 200 breeds of handsome beast, and this year celebrates it's 13th year. Discover Dogs prides itself in teaching the many that attend each year the pleasures of canine companionship, canine care, promoting responsible dog ownership and the wondrous talents of man's best friend.

There is one aspect of these tremendous attractions that never fail to amaze me, and that is the natural talent the dog's expose within the Agility programme and the dedication of both owner and pooch to succeed as a team, it is truly fascinating. Jumping hurdles, creeping through tunnels and weaving around poles, whilst being surrounded with many glued faces and bright colours has got to take some doing.

I remember when I was a little younger going around in circles with my little pooch in my garden, with brooms and plastic chairs as hurdles, gravy bones as a treat for Jed (my dog) and a large glass of orange squash for me! I was shattered afterwards, but it was well worth the giggle. But bless him, he really is an intelligent little fella and did well. The Border Collie in him must provide the intelligence, and the Springer Spaniel is responsible for the spotty nose and paws and the not so intelligent side! Just imagine that if we had taken it more seriously and developed outside of my garden, you could be watching me and Jed this weekend! Because at this point I feel the need to show off my gorgeous pooch, I have teamed this entry with a lovely snap of him for you all to peruse!

And so, to all you doting owners and perfect pooches competing this weekend, I would just like to take this opportunity to say Good Luck!