Dog Walker in The New Forest

It has been a large breed month for My Best Friend The New Forest; this gentle giant has joined my group for home visits and dog walking.

Diesel, the Newfoundland weighs in at a little over 88kgs, he is such a delight so intelligent with tremendous strength. True to his breed he is so calm, despite his huge size, he gently takes a small treat from my hand. He lives in the heart of the New Forest and spends much of his day in his large garden, choosing to sleep on the back door step, his thick black furry coat keeping him cosy even in the cold weather that we have experienced of late. When I visit, it is more of a case of letting him in rather than letting him out! Where does Diesel walk? The answer is of course, where Diesel wants to!

Are you looking for a trusted dog walker in The New Forest? I’d love to hear from you…

The Newfoundland or “Newfie” are classed as a giant breed at Diesel certainly fits the bill! The Newfie is a working dog and dates back to the early 1700’s. Also know as a “Ship Dog” they were used for taking ropes ashore to secure boats and also for retrieving lost fishing gear and rescuing humans who had fallen over board.

What are Newfies like to have as a family pet?

Newfoundlands are known for their kind natures. However, they are not the best choice for first time owners because these dogs need to be handled and trained by someone who is familiar with the breed or this type of very large and intelligent dog.

Newfoundlands also have quite a unique and musky odour about them which some people might not be able to live with. They are known to dribble and slobber quite a lot too which is something else that owners might not be able to cope with. Their training and education has to start from a young age and puppies need to be well socialised which means introducing them to as many new situations, people, dogs and other animals as soon as they have been fully vaccinated for them to mature into well-rounded adult dogs.

They are known to be quite sensitive by nature and therefore care has to be taken when training a puppy or young dog because any heavy-handed treatment would not achieve very good results. They thrive in a calm environment where they have lots of space to express themselves. With this in mind a Newfoundland is the ideal choice of dog for people who are familiar with the breed and who boast large, secure back gardens for their pets to romp around in as often as possible.

As a professional dog walker in the New Forest I cater for all shapes and sizes of dogs so do get in touch to see how I can help. I am fully insured and have a clean DBS check so you can leave your best friend knowing he is in safe hands.