Dog Training By Mandy

21/06/2026

21/06/2026

Good morning, my dear admirers.

Mandy collected me from my walk this morning and, quite frankly, I was appalled by the temperature. Twenty-two degrees, she informed me.

Twenty-two.

Now, some of you taller creatures may think that sounds perfectly pleasant. However, as a lady of shorter stature, I feel obliged to point out that I am considerably closer to the pavement. The heat bounces directly back at me. I have no cooling breeze. No elevation. No advantages whatsoever.

I gently reminded Mandy that today’s outing would be a brief one.

We were enjoying a perfectly civilised stroll when, out of absolutely nowhere, a snowball appeared.

Not an actual snowball, of course. That would have been refreshing.

No, this was a Pomeranian.

A very fluffy Pomeranian.

A very fluffy Pomeranian who was screaming at the top of his lungs whilst heading directly towards me.

Now, as many of you know, I am an elderly lady. I enjoy peace, quiet, and minding my own business. I do not spend my mornings searching for random strangers to shout at.

Mandy politely asked if we could pass.

The owner, however, was quite insistent that Snowball simply had to say hello to me.

Under no circumstances was Mandy allowing that to happen.

A brief exchange of opinions followed.

Eventually the gentleman picked Snowball up, there were a few more choice words exchanged, and off they went.

Mandy muttered something under her breath that I suspect would not be suitable for publication.

Then she looked down at me with those big brown eyes and said,

“Nothing’s going to happen to you, girly. Not while you’re with me.”

Well.

I must admit, that made me feel rather safe.

The truth is, I know Mandy would never allow anything to happen to me. Canine or human. She has many faults, but abandoning her elderly diva to chaos is not one of them.

After that, we completed our constitutional around the block and returned home before either of us melted into a small puddle.

Now, apparently today is Father’s Day in the human world.

So, if you are a human father, Happy Father’s Day.

If you are a canine father, Happy Father’s Day to you as well.

Personally, I do not have a skin father or a canine father. However, I have an entire collection of humans who fuss over me, tell me how beautiful I am, and ensure my every need is met.

So I feel I have landed on my paws rather nicely.

Whatever your plans today, stay cool, stay safe, and try not to scream at strangers in the street.

It is terribly common.

I remain, as ever, elegant… exhausted… and entirely correct.

20/06/2026

Well, my week-long stay with The Gang has come to an end, and what a lovely week it’s been.

As always, they’ve looked after me incredibly well. Miss Rosie immediately took on the role of personal bodyguard and slept beside me every night. I have to admit, I slept very well knowing Head of Security was on duty!

Mr Austin kept a watchful eye on proceedings from his favourite comfy spot, while Miss Bella and Miss Dotty made sure there was never a shortage of cuddles, affection, and smiles.

The weather was certainly mixed. Some days the wind was so horrific that we stayed safely indoors, but the beautiful evenings more than made up for it. We spent many of them together in the garden, enjoying dinner and each other’s company.

Rosie, Austin, Bella and Dotty – it’s been an absolute pleasure and a blast as always. Thank you for another wonderful week.

I can’t wait to see you all again in a few months’ time.

🐾❤️ Until next time, Gang! ❤️🐾

20/06/2026

🐾 The Gang’s Daily Inspection 🐾

Every time i comes home, They have one question:

“Who have you been seeing?”

👑 Miss Rosie conducts the investigation.
❤️ Miss Dotty checks for cuddle evidence.
❤️ Miss Bella searches for signs of other good dogs.
😴 Mr Austin supervises from a comfortable distance.

Shoes are sniffed.
Clothes are inspected.
Evidence is gathered.

We always know when she’s been cheating on us with other dogs.

🐾😂

20/06/2026

BREAKING NEWS FROM THE SPLASH ZONE 🚨💦

Ruby, Poppy and Luna have officially declared war over the hosepipe.

Nobody actually wants the pool water. They want the water before it gets to the pool. 🤦‍♀️

As if this wasn’t exciting enough, next week their brand-new swimming pool arrives… and it’s TWICE the size! 🎉

I fully expect absolute chaos, questionable swimming techniques, and at least one dog standing in the middle wondering why everyone else is getting wet.

With the hot weather heading our way on Tuesday and Wednesday, how are your dogs planning to keep cool?

Or are they, like mine, convinced that fighting over a hosepipe is the only sensible option? 😂🐾💦

19/06/2026

☀️🐾 A LITTLE REMINDER FOR DOG OWNERS 🐾☀️

While we’re all enjoying the sunshine in shorts, T-shirts and flip-flops, our dogs are still wearing the same fur coat they had on during the winter.

Think about that for a moment.

When you’re feeling hot and looking for shade, a cold drink, or a cool room to sit in, your dog is feeling the heat too.

Heat stress and heatstroke can happen far quicker than many people realise, and every year dogs become seriously ill because their owners underestimate just how difficult hot weather can be for them.

Please make your dog’s welfare the priority.

🐾 Walk early in the morning or later in the evening
🐾 Carry water with you
🐾 Take regular breaks in the shade
🐾 Avoid hot pavements
🐾 Never leave a dog in a vehicle
🐾 Know the signs of heat stress and heatstroke

Your dog doesn’t care if they miss a walk.

They do care about being safe, comfortable and with you.

If in doubt, skip the walk, find a shady spot in the garden, play some scent games indoors, or simply relax together.

A healthy dog is far more important than sticking to a routine.

Please take care of your dogs in this heat. They rely on us to make good decisions for them. ❤️🐾

19/06/2026

☀️ Morning Walk Report from The Gang ☀️

Well, what a glorious morning it is! The sun was already beating down before 9am, the birds were busy tweeting away, and it seems absolutely everybody has decided today is the day to cut something.

We saw people cutting grass, trimming hedges, and one gentleman was even having his hair cut in the driveway by a barber. We can’t confirm if this is normal human behaviour, but it certainly kept us entertained.

Mandy took us out early to enjoy the sunshine, and we all had a lovely stroll around the block. Miss Bella and Miss Dotty thoroughly enjoyed a little run around, mainly because they get excited about absolutely everything.

Miss Rosie, naturally, felt it necessary to bark at a dog approximately 100 miles away, just to make sure everyone knew who was in charge of the neighbourhood. The dog was unlikely to have heard her, but Rosie considered her duties fulfilled.

As for me, Mr Austin, I would like to remind everyone that running is entirely unnecessary. I am of the opinion that if one leaves early enough, there is never any need to rush anywhere.

All in all, a lovely morning, a pleasant walk, and now we’re back home where the most important event of the day is about to begin…

Breakfast.

Yours, slightly warm but very content,

🐾 Mr Austin, Miss Rosie, Miss Bella & Miss Dotty 🐾

18/06/2026

My doorbells are on charge 🪫 🐾

18/06/2026

🐾 The Gang’s Evening Update 🐾

It’s 8:30pm.

The doors are open.
The windows are open.
The sun is still shining.
It’s proper muggy.

Miss Rosie is supervising.
Miss Dotty is accepting cuddles.
Miss Bella is hoping for snacks.
Mr Austin is wondering why anyone would move when they could simply stay exactly where they are.

As you can see, The Gang are making the most of this glorious summer evening by doing absolutely nothing at all. ☀️😴🐾

18/06/2026

Alfresco dining with the dogs tonight in the garden as it’s nice & warm weather.. don’t moan at me for what I’m eating. I already know. 🤣🤣