Dougal was honoured to be included in Bruno's Reformed Walkers Club pack today, joining his fellow Black Patterdale Posse member on an outing over to Smallfield. "Brugal" as they shall now be known hit it off instantly and were very complimentary walking pals, both for pace and for temperament. Over we went along the bridle path and then up towards Perrylands Lane. At this point Dougal, and more so Bruno, were accosted by an off leash Dachshund and it was pleasing to see neither react despite provocation. We then headed round the village where the lads enjoyed some time relaxing on Smallfield Playing Field before heading over the motorway bridge and back through the woods.
Throughout the walk Dougal was brilliantly behaved, walked well and was happy to have the affection that came his way from two very smitten walkers! He really is a fantastic dog and loves his treats. Picking him up and carrying him back to his kennel, thoughts turned to the next week and Dougs is definitely on the "must walk" list now. Hopefully though that won't be for too long, as this cracker of a Pattie deserves his own couch and human companions.