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From Ruined Lawn to Relaxed Afternoons The other day, I looked out at the back garden after a typical Peak District downpour. It looked less like a lawn and more like a scene from a First World War documentary. The culprit? A very happy, very muddy Border Collie who thinks ‘digging for victory’ is still […]

That Telltale Whiff: When You Know It’s Time to Wash the Dog Bed There’s a certain aroma that can only mean one thing. It’s not the pleasant smell of rain on the fells or a Sunday roast in the oven. No, this is the lingering, all-pervading scent of ‘eau de damp dog’ that has slowly […]

That Heart-Stopping Moment The other day, I was out on a particularly drizzly bit of moorland, the kind of day where the clouds are wearing the hills like a hat. I saw a little terrier, trotting along the path with a sense of purpose but not a soul with him. My heart did that familiar […]

A Peak District Guide to Defeating Canine Confetti in Your Car The other week, I offered a lift to a friend. A rare occasion where a human would be in the passenger seat, not a dog. I opened the door and was met with a moment of pure horror. The seat, the footwell, the dashboard… […]