Surf is up for Cornish Dog

Fancy trying a new sport with your dog?  How about surfing in the Cornish Waves?

Mango a two year old Labrador from Newquay in Cornwall has taken up surfing with her owner.

This video shows the duo in action at Crantock Beach, Newquay.

Not sure this sport with your dogs is for the faint hearted, but great to give you and your dog some exercise out in the beautiful Cornish coast.

I don't think I will be trying this soon as the water is very cold at the moment, though my partner is keen to get Jem on his Kayack... watch this space for footage when it happens!

This time of year... means Garden Centre visits!

There is nothing I like better at this time of year (the run up to Christmas) is to visit garden centres to 'perv' over the Christmas Decorations and Gifts.  

I found visiting garden centres with Jem has really helped her as a puppy to condition her to people, different smells, noises and most of all Christmas Decs!


Below are some Garden Centres that we have checked out that allow dogs to shop with us... 


Carnon Downs Garden Centre, near Truro are very dog friendly! They even allow dogs in their cafe so you can enjoy a sneaky mince pie & coffee while you browse!  I do remember visiting there last summer, when there was a dog shut in hot car in the car park - which I was concerned about.  I reported it to the centre and they could not do enough to find the owner and get the dog released.  Lucky the dog was ok!


Wyevale Lelant Garden Centre, near Hayle allow dogs to walk around their garden centre.  Dogs are only allowed in the outside part of the cafe so not any good in the cold or wet weather. A small pet shop area is in the garden centre which sells food, toys, beds etc. 


Chacewater Garden Centre, near Truro allows dogs to walk around the garden centre and has limited areas in the cafe which allows your best friend. The centre includes a Pet Shop with food, toys, beds etc.


Penventon Nursery, Lanner allow dogs in both their garden centre & cafe.


All of these have a lovely Christmas and gift offerings.... gives you a real sense of Christmas which is just around the corner!!!


If you have been to a garden centre in Cornwall that allow dogs - let us know and we can add them to our list.


Happy Christmas Garden Shopping with your dogs!

Lazy afternoon at Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth

Gyllyngvase Beach is the largest beach in Falmouth, it is simply beautiful.  Being  a sandy, crescent-shaped beach with shallow rock pools at low tide it creates a lovely place for dogs to enjoy the seaside.

I don't think there is a anything better about going for a lovely windy walk along the beach and then to find somewhere to have a lovely hot drink.

Next to the beach, well nearly on it is the Gylly Beach Cafe.  Dogs are allowed in the outside area where there are tables, chairs and a small covered area. Offering a bowl of fresh bowl of water much needed for the tired dog after running around the beach.  

The hot chocolate I had there was lovely but I have to say it was quite chilly sitting outside, so a lovely place on a warmer day.

Winter beach walking with our best friends just blows away all those cobwebs!

Note, that the beach is closed to dogs during the peak season from spring to autumn.
The beach has toilet facilities, car park and disabled access.