Category Archives: Daily blog posts

‘Damp Dogs & Rabbit Wee.’

It’s been a wee while since I mentioned my book, ‘Damp Dogs & Rabbit Wee.‘ That fact just dawned this morning when I noticed that another ‘five star’ review (the sixteenth) had been posted to Amazon.co.uk. ‘A book not just … Continue reading

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PLEASE can I play with the big boys?

Probably the best part of this job is the greeting I receive when I haven’t seen a particular dog for a week or two. They are always so welcoming, bouncing up and down and barking excitedly. Their love is unconditional. … Continue reading

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Good day / Bad day.

Wednesday 3rd February was a GOOD day to be a dog walker in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Friday 29th January was a BAD day to be a dog walker in Renfrewshire, Scotland.

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Sad news.

It happens. And having run Leading Petcare for almost nine years now, I have, like vets I guess, become somewhat hardened to the passing the animals I’ve cared for. This doesn’t mean I’ve become used to it, of course. (Readers … Continue reading

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Some days are better than others.

Being a dog walker in the West of Scotland, you’re generally able, through regular practice, to steel yourself against the vagaries of both the job and the weather. For instance, like others in this profession, I accept that most days … Continue reading

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Sandy, the Indian beach dog.

(This is a Blog Paws, blog hop post …. taking advantage of the encouragement to publish words on ‘Wordless Wednesday.’) No – you couldn’t exactly call it a ‘busman’s’ holiday, but I guess it was almost inevitable that I’d befriend … Continue reading

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I’m only little. PLEASE help?!

When Big Louis ran off with Murphy’s ball, the little Jack Russell tried to enlist the help of of the slightly taller but equally feisty Border terrier, Dougal. Meantime Marley the springer, bored with waiting for Big Louis to give … Continue reading

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Secret Santa

Working for yourself, the staff ‘Secret Santa’ draw has a certain inevitability about it. Ah well – at least I got something I wanted. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL CLIENTS AND READERS OF THE LEADING PETCARE BLOG.  

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Shameless plug.

Well – if you can’t show off your own book on your own site, then ……???!!!

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Last Minute Christmas Gifts

It’s always the same, isn’t it? Every August / September, as soon as the summer holidays end, you make a promise to yourself that for once, you’ll be all prepared for Christmas. Yes, it’s still three or four months away, … Continue reading

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