It's a hard life being a dog

Hello all you human folk, my name is Brae and I'm a happy collie.

                                 My mam, Lynwood Speck

                                         My dad, Scott


I started life in Doncaster on a farm with my mam and dad. At 11 weeks old I met Tamara and Graeme who had come all the way down from Barnard Castle just to meet me. They instantly fell in love with me (who wouldn't?!) and took me home that same day.
I didn't like the car journey at all and drooled all over Tamara! Once I arrived at my new home I met Millie and Brenna, who weren't that impressed with me to begin with! Soon we all got on and played together.

I was a bit naughty at first, but I think all puppies are supposed to be! I chewed the sofa a bit and my bed, then the wellies and a bit of a trainer. I don't think they minded!
I soon settled in and enjoyed having loads of new doggy friends to play with! Most days there's extra dogs in the house to play with.
I started my agility training in January and I hope to start competing in October! If my day involves running, playing, eating and sleeping then I'm happy :-)

A bit about me and the hounds!

This was Brae at 11 weeks and 3 days old, and it was the day we brought her home! That was June 15th 2010. Since then she's grown up into a beautiful girl who entertains me everyday!

I love training and agility and so does Brae. She loves all other dogs which is great for her when I have dogs coming to stay! Her best friends are Brenna the rescue collie cross (also her sister!), Holly the german shepherd, Charlie and Meg the chocolate labradors and Beck the springer spaniel.

Most days begin with Brae rushing into the garden to check what the rabbits are up to. This is her favorite garden obession and would stare at them all day if I let her!

This is Brae with Brenna on Hadrians Wall last month. Brenna was a rescue from Dogs Trust in June 2009. She is also an agility dog but lacks the confidence of Brae. I also have another dog called Millie who is a terrier cross who I have owned since she was an abandoned puppy in 2002.

I've always had dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters, mice and rats and I've worked with animals for many years. Dogs have always been my favorite and I just love learning about training and behaviour.
Wouldn't live without them!

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to my blog! I hope to tell you all about my days as a dog walker with input from my collie Brae. She's an agility dog and Born 2 Run Pet Care mascot with a full life and lots to talk about!