 | Sheepdog Training Day
£99.99
West Yorkshire
Spend up to five hours on a farm and go back to basics, working with nature. You can really tap into the bond between man (or woman) and dog, as you find out about the special skills developed by shepherds over the centuries. Expert tuition is provided by talented Barbara Sykes, a shepherdess, farmer and dog trainer. Lunch is not included, but there is a pub nearby. The experience content may vary, but this is surely a great gift for any country lover who wants to try their hand at working with dogs. Find out more from Virgin Experience Days |
 | Give a 2023 dog calendar!
There are a number of dog breeds in the list, including French bulldogs, yellow labradors, pugs, Beagles, Cavalier King Charles, Collies, Basset Hounds, Hounds in Hats, puppies, dog selfies, - oh, plus cat calendars too! Dig to see the Calendar Club's range of dog calendars here |
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 | Take your dog on a dog-friendly break!
£99.99
Red Letter Days have a number of dog-friendly breaks so that you can take your dog with you and explore new places together! You can choose from a selection of one or two night stays, and there's a variety of places to stay from glamping sites to hotels and countryside inns. Some locations include breakfast. Vouchers are valid for two people. Owners and dogs should be well-behaved! Get 5% off with Red Letter Days until 31 December 2023 with the code RAHW2023 |
 | Hike with Huskies and Entry to Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation for Two, Kent
£50.00
There are miles of footpaths and private trails here in Kent, and accompanied by a group of gorgeous huskies, you'll hike for about 2 miles across the North Downs. Get your camera ready to take lots of photos as you gaze across the Derwent Valley! The keepers will share their knowledge with you, and you can enjoy entry to Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation where there are a range of rescued animals including meerkats, servals and reptiles. Find out more from Virgin Experience Days |
 | Introduction to Dog Grooming in West Sussex
£99.00
Get a taste of life as a dog groomer, or learn how to treat your woof to some TLC or just have a day with a woof with this Introduction to Dog Grooming experience. You can discover how to prepare, style and finish a breed of dog - you can either bring your own from home, or choose one from the academy. The day starts at 11am and finishes at 2pm. This is available from Virgin Experience Days. |
 | Border Collie Experience
From £99.00
Leicestershire
Learn to work livestock with a whistle on this fabulous Border Collie experience day! Collies make the perfect sheepdog and this session in the Leicestershire countryside gives you a great insight into how man and dog work together. By the end of the day, you'll be calling commands and maybe even getting the sheep dog to do basic moves! Courses run from 10am - 2.30pm with a break for lunch (not included). Go to Into the Blue to find out more and to buy this experience
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 | Action Dog Photography Workshop, West Sussex
£99.00
This is an opportunity to photograph working dogs - usually Setters, Springers and Labradors - as they train in the lakes and woodlands of West Sussex. Expert dog photographer Jacqueline will be accompanying you as you capture action pictures of the dogs! There's a chance to get close up to the dogs, too, so that you can get close up shots. You're in a gruop of up to six people, and refreshments are included. The experience details say that you'll need a DSLR camera that you are comfortable using for these workshops - it's suitable for those who have basic camera skills and know how to use the settings and workings of their camera. This experience is available from Into the Blue. |
 | Cake, Coffee and Cuddles for Two at the Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe
£36.00
Sit back and relax while the eight resident Chihuahuas wander amongst guests, greeting you with licks and snuggles. Order a loose leaf tea, or unique hot chocolate or creative coffee and tuck into a decadent slice of cake! The Chihuahuas may choose a lap to lie on, or you may get involved in a game of fetch or tug of war. Find out more from Virgin Experience Days. |
 | Dog magazines
Dog magazines can make great gifts and give dog lovers something to look forward to each month! isubscribe.co.uk have a range of dog magazines such as Dogs Today, Your Dog, Dog Friendly, K9, Modern Dog and Dog Friendly. They have some fantastic offers on as well :-) Go to Isubscribe.co.uk to check out their dog magazines. |
 | Pet Photoshoots available from Virgin Experience Days Gift experience company Virgin Experience Days have a Pet Photoshoot experience which give you the chance to have a professionally taken photo of your pet. There's also a Bespoke Outdoor Photoshoot for Dogs which takes place at a pre-arranged location within 50 miles of Brighton, Exeter, and Oxford. (Within a 10 to 50 mile radius of each city there is a £0.45 per mile charge.) |
 | The National Trust has many dog friendly places
Did you know that the National Trust cares for 700 miles of stunning coastline and 600,000 acres of beautiful countryside? And that many of the places they care for are dog friendly? Not all of them, obviously, but nonetheless that gives you plenty of scope for new walkies with your woof. Some National Trust places may mean your dog can have a really nice walk instead of having to endure motorway stops so you can all enjoy greater calm and beauty on your journey when you paws for a rest. Take a look anyway at the National Trust's Dog Friendly pages - there's lots of info, so if you think this would be for you or a gift for someone, you could become a member of the National Trust. |
