Tick treatment

Here's a useful tip.  I picked up a tick on my eyelid the other day.  In the absence of vaseline, I tried Savlon antiseptic cream on it.  Daddy had to be very careful.  It worked very quickly.  I don't like the smell of tea tree oil and I hate anyone approaching me with tweezers, so this is a good solution.

Lake District

I'm now in the Lake District. Got here yesterday and I was very excited when I arrived. I dragged Daddy down to the lake (Coniston Water) after tea and again this morning. I am now asleep in a chair (tut, tut!) dreaming of ducks and sheep. The one downside is the tick treatment Daddy has put on my neck - Frontline. But here's hoping I don't get any ticks this time.

The vet and my 7th lesson

Daddy saw the vet last week about treatment of ticks and to get some more worming tablets. I still had 2 ticks from the Lakes. Anyway, they have now gone, thanks to Frontline. He agreed with the exercise I was getting as well (3 times a day for half an hour to an hour). I am glad that is not too much - I do like taking Daddy for walks! I should also stay on my puppy food for another 2 or 3 months as I am still growing.

There were only four of us at training last week so we had close attention. I think I was really good at the 'stay' which I have not done much of.

The Lake District is fabulous (part 1)

Daddy said I would enjoy it and I did! I have learned to swim and Daddy can't keep me out of the water. I climbed three peaks - Beacon Fell (twice), Brockbarrow and Lingmoor and I walked from Skelwith Bridge to Elterwater and back. I could have done a lot more but apparently this would be bad for my joints and bones at my age. (The only downside is the number of ticks I got - yuck!) I can't wait to go back again. As soon as I arrived home, I jumped into the pond!

Here are some pictures of my exploits.

Estuary at Greenodd
Beacon Tarn
Beacon Fell
Walna Scar road and Goat's Water

What's going on outside?
Bardsea
Coniston Water
Where do I get my energy from?
Blea Tarn and Lingmoor Fell (my first Wainwright!)
Coniston Water from Brockbarrow
Sour Milk Gill & Easedale Tarn
River Brathay