Take the Lead of your Pooch on the Coastal Path

I don't usually like reading sad stories, especially when they involve animals.

Though, in reading our local paper yesterday I was drawn to read about a Labrador, that was on holiday in Pembrokeshire with it's owners, that had died after he had been off his lead whilst walking on a stretch of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, became excited whilst chasing birds and fallen over the cliff edge.

That is so, so sad and such a shame.

The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path is a stunning place to walk for miles and miles and is a great form of exercise for you and your dog whilst you are on holiday, but care is needed whilst you are exploring the Coastal Path, especially if you and your dog are not used to coastal walking.

Please ensure that you and your dog are safe, by keeping your dog on the lead at all times.

Pembrokeshire is beautiful and offers you and your dog so much to explore and discover all year round.

Please stay wise and be safe whilst walking your dog on the Coastal Path, it's all about having a pawfect dog friendly holiday in Pembrokeshire for you (and your dog) to remember for many years to come, for all the right, happy reasons.

Swim, Swim and Swim some more

Any dog owner can relate to this statement:

Regardless of whether the sun is shining or it is tipping down with rain, your dog still needs to be walked.

If you are a dog owner and cannot relate to that statement, you are soooo lucky! Having said that, I admire Flynn's (and Jed's back in his hay day) enthusiasm, endless energy and constant desire to go out and explore and it gives me a reason to get off the sofa and get some fresh air too!

So in actual fact, I wouldn't change having to walk the dog in the sun or rain - I really don't mind at all.

Jed has always loved the water and if he still could, would be bouncing along the shoreline, paddling around in the streams and rivers to his hearts content, all day every day. Unfortunately, these days his arthritis tells him not to.

Flynn on the other hand is a constant bundle of bounce and play. He is a nine month old Collie, with a hint of Kelpie (Australian Sheepdog) thrown in for good measure (and that extra bit of energy) too. He has grown into a very handsome young man (though is still a very close second to Jedipins).

Last night I became a very proud Mum as Flynn lifted his paws of the stones and swam, swam and swam some more in the river during our evening stroll down the country lanes. He has been teasing for a while now and I have been egging him on for ages to take the next step and last night was the night. He was loving the water over his back, as he became more confident he was actually lunging himself off the bank creating a massive plop and swimming around in circles.

I did have a slight problem when it was time to go for tea.


Flynn wasn't really fussed for his beef chunks in gravy and country casserole biscuits last night, the very enjoyable swimming lessons took presidence!

Dog Friendly Holiday to Porthgain with 15% off!

Tir Deri in Porthgain is a dog friendly bungalow located just outside the popular harbour village of Porthgain.

*Throughout July and August 2012, Tir Deri is offering a sizzling 15% discount of full week bookings*

Sleeping 5 people and welcoming two (well behaved) dogs, Tir Deri is a lovely home from home, comfortably furnished throughout and boasts a large lawn to the front of the property, which is an ideal space for dogs to play, though the lawn is not enclosed.

Porthgain is situated along the rugged North Pembrokeshire coastline in between the City of St Davids and Goodwick. It is pretty place with a thriving community spirit, just what you need when taking a much needed holiday to Pembrokeshire with your beloved dogs.

You could pretty much park your car up on your arrival and spend your whole dog friendly holiday simply exploring Porthgain and the surrounding area on foot. After all, your dogs will be more than welcoming of the walking!

From Porthgain there is ample opportunity to explore the scenic Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, the endless views are amazing and the coastline around here is very dramatic, Aberieddy is a lovely beach and well worth the visit.

The mention of beaches has suddenly sparked me to think about Traethllyfn Beach, which is a marvel that can also be accessed from the Coastal Path between Porthgain and Aberieddy. You will definitely want to take your camera to take pictures of this beautiful bay.

An alternative experience for you and your dogs to enjoy during your dog friendly holiday to Pembrokeshire are the Wildlife Boat Trips that during high season depart St Justinians (near St Davids) on a daily basis. Naturally well behaved dogs are welcomed aboard and can enjoy the journey out at sea just as much as the humans!

For further information in relation to Tir Deri in Porthgain, availability and booking, please contact a member of the reservations team on 01437 765765.