Mutterings
Welcome to Mutterings; Proprietor (& former journalist) Sarah Mountford's collection of photos, articles, links, comment, videos, recommendations and understandings from the world of Mutts.
How much fun was that
So. We threw a birthday party! Not our usual sideways nod or extra biscuit, but a full on PARTY birthday party. On instruction obviously, and with (amazing) cake provided. We were a tad short on time that day I seem to remember. But oh my goodness, what fun it was!
LIFE IN LOCKDOWN: HOW CAN WE HELP?
How can we help during Lockdown?
HoM is very much still open. We have a little contingent in – one whose owner has been unwell, one abroad, and so on. And it’s turning out that we’re coming to London about once every week/10 days for emergency trips.
COOL SCHOOL: WHO’D HAVE THOUGHT A MUSIC FESTIVAL WOULD BE SUCH A PERFECT TRAINING GROUND!
HOUSE OF MUTT @ LUCKNAM PARK, SPRING 2017
Pictures paint a thousand words so I'll leave it to the photos to tell the story of the first HoM @ Lucknam Park Retreat!
HOUSE OF MUTT @ LUCKNAM PARK. YES!
Following an extensive search and lots of assessing as to where is positively dog-welcoming as opposed to just dog-friendly, we’ve found the perfect hotel to fill in the blank of our ‘stately home sketch’ (Some Serious(ly Fun) Quality Time)
SPA SESSION, DOGGIE STYLE
Puppy training stage #432 - or whatever we're at now - the hydrotherapy bath :)
HE’S A WORKING DOG….
OFF THE LEASH …
FINTY’S FRIDAY FROLIC…
MAISEY DOING A GREAT DEMO OF WHAT CALLY CALLS ‘HOUSE OF MUTT PRAT-LAPS’!
AN ODE TO SPANIEL OWNERS
Most Spaniels are splendid, selfless and speedy,
But not, it must be said, particularly sleepy.
REX, THE “LABOUTIN OF DOG COLLARS”!
Miss Darcy, 'founder' of the Hyde Park Cockerpoo Club and 'scribbler' on missdarcy.org has posted about her birthday present, a Rex Mews collar and lead.
FINTY’S FRIDAY FROLIC
A NOT-SO-TOUGH DAY AT THE SPA FOR JAQUES
Jaques visits the House of Mutt grooming table - and just about manages to cope with the stress!!
FINTY’S FRIDAY FROLIC…
FINTY’S FRIDAY FROLIC
Synchronised tail-wagging from Off The Leash – marvellous!
FINTY’S (FILTHY!) FRIDAY FROLIC …
Schnauzer goes for her bi-monthly groom and the groomer comments that her ears are particularly hairy.
POSTCARD FROM HOLKHAM BEACH
Holkham Beach in Norfolk is one of our favourite spots
THERE WAS A YOUNG SHEPHERD CALLED SAM ….
Who got in a bit of a jam.
THE 10 STAGES OF CHRISTMAS…
ONE - GET READY ...
Decorations down from the attic, but ... no great rush to put them up!