Pawfect Pembrokeshire whatever the weather!

Well the August Bank Holiday in Pembrokeshire certainly lived up to expectation and absolutely tipped down, from dawn until dusk. I have become quite accustom to wearing my wet weather gear during the height of the Summer and Flynn is always soaking from diving in every stream anyway so we feel quite at home with the rain drops constantly on our backs!

You have to take every day as it comes, enjoy being in Pembrokeshire exploring the County and have fun regardless of the weather. Come rain or shine the beaches are still open, the Coastal Path still remains and the great Pembrokeshire outdoors await! And you always feel so snug after having been out in the elements returning home to a warm drink, a bite to eat and a cwtch on the sofa.

A little something special that has really taken off this season is our Private Dining Experience offered through our Coastal Concierge service.

An interesting observation that has come to light upon the arrangement of the Private Dining Experience is that guests that have booked to have the luxury of a chef cook a meal in the comfort of their property have brought their dogs on holiday too. I think we have found a break through...

...Could it be that guests who bring their dogs on holiday, who cannot leave them unattended in the property whilst they dine out of an evening, are happy to welcome the Private Dining Experience into their cottage, so that the dogs can be kept entertained too?!

The Private Dining Experience is a real touch of luxury, your meal/buffet/banquet will be prepared, cooked and served to your party and you won't have to wash up a dish or clean the kitchen.

Don't forget that our Coastal Concierge team are very happy to provide you with dog friendly information prior to your stay, offer advice on the dog friendly beaches, pubs, restaurants and places to visit.

For further information on the Private Dining or our full Concierge Service, please call 01437 772758 or e-mail your requirements to welcome@coastalconcierge.co.uk.

Advice for your Dog Holiday to Pembrokeshire

I have had a fright recently with my young man Flynn, it appears he is allergic to a pollen that has been around during the spell of hot weather we have experienced down in Pembrokeshire over the last few weeks.

He had been coming up in a few little lumps and bumps over his face and the bottom half of his legs and paws last week, I rang the Vet and had them verbally checked out, she had advised me not to be too worried, as long as Flynn was eating and drinking OK and they weren't sore or itchy...

Two days later, after I had taken him out for his evening stroll to the Quay for a swim and play in the grass his face suddenly ballooned to twice it's normally size and he couldn't open his eyes. The reaction had been gradually getting worse during the course of the week and resulted in this final, horrendous episode.

I was so frightened, yet he was still wagging his tail and wanting to wander around like normal!

I now give him Piriton three times a day and he has had a steroid injection.

As the Vet explained, it is so difficult to determine the exact 'something' that Flynn is allergic to, though it has to be something that has surfaced in the recent spell of hot weather. All eyes on Flynn, all the time from now!

Just another quick footnote, please bear in mind that the hot weather can encourage Adder's to come out and you and your dog may encounter a snake whilst walking the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path or playing in the sand dunes.

Please just ensure that you keep your eyes peeled for unwanted snakes that may harm yourself and dogs.

If you see an Adder (or any snake) while out on a walk, stay well clear and keep your dog away from it.

Signs of your dog being bitten can be mild, such as pain and swelling. If your dog is bitten by a snake, try to keep him calm, carry him and seek Veterinary assistance immediately.

Stay safe, well and observant and have a happy dog friendly holiday in Pembrokeshire.