dog walking
Apr 6th 2010, 11:07 am
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Re: dog walking
going off the thread a bit but I have to admit we were surprised to find magazines on sale for pig hunting. with sections for show us your pictures of hunted animals. definitely not the NZ version of Horse and Hound
Apr 7th 2010, 1:15 am
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Re: dog walking
Sorry but i totally disagree with the comment here...i think it is where you live is the problem. I live in Rangiora 30 mins north of Christchurch and my sister and i take our dogs every morning to Ashley river you can walk for miles off lead we meet lots of other owners. Also you have the dog park at Belfast "The Goynes" it has a pond and activities for the working dogs and its a great place to socialize your young dogs. Yes you cant take dogs to reservers as NZ is protective of their wildlife and quite right too!
North Canterbury has the Ashley river and the waimakariri river and dog owners are abundant down there on and off the lead!
North Canterbury has the Ashley river and the waimakariri river and dog owners are abundant down there on and off the lead!
Basically NZ is crap for dog walking. No public footpaths. they cannot go into national parks, reserves etc. Not like the Uk at all. Very very very restrictive. If you really enjoy taking your dogs for good long walks you will hate it here.
Other people are going to tell you "bring your dogs its great" but they will not telling you the truth. This is the sad truth.
Other people are going to tell you "bring your dogs its great" but they will not telling you the truth. This is the sad truth.
Apr 7th 2010, 1:51 am
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Re: dog walking
I actually think this is now more interesting as a thread than dog-walking! Basically, you can enjoy having a dog in NZ, but in a different way to the UK. But these magazines...
Apr 7th 2010, 10:29 pm
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Re: dog walking
Amazing how Kiwis are brainwashed. You can take hunting dogs into national parks. Its these pitbull type creatures that end up killing the natives when they have been left by irresponsible owners. Hunters do not care about their dogs the same as some one who owns a pet dog and just wants somewhere to go for a decent hike with their dog.
Apr 9th 2010, 8:35 am
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Re: dog walking
Yes plenty of dog walking done by me around Rangiora, the Ashley River and Woodend beach. The best thing is Kiwi's (and expats!) pick up their dog's mess so you aren't worried where you step all the time like in the UK.
Cats however are allowed to go where they please and crap where they like - where's the logic in that? Fortunately my dog considers cat poo a culinary delight and is pleased to tidy it up from the garden!
Cats however are allowed to go where they please and crap where they like - where's the logic in that? Fortunately my dog considers cat poo a culinary delight and is pleased to tidy it up from the garden!
Apr 9th 2010, 11:05 am
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Re: dog walking
We also take our 3 dogs to the Waimak or Woodend and there is no issue and plenty of other dogs off the lead about 
In fact, when we go to the river, we rarely see anyone, let alone people with dogs 
We live in an area classified as "rural" north of the Waimak, and when we asked about permission to have more than 2 dogs, or a visit from the dog licensing people, we were told it was not necessary as we are rural (we also have 2.5 acres). However, in ChCh I do know that inspections and permission for more than one dog (a so-called kennel licence) is mandatory and it is unlikely we would have got permission for three (fairly big) dogs at all in the city.....
In fact, when we go to the river, we rarely see anyone, let alone people with dogs We live in an area classified as "rural" north of the Waimak, and when we asked about permission to have more than 2 dogs, or a visit from the dog licensing people, we were told it was not necessary as we are rural (we also have 2.5 acres). However, in ChCh I do know that inspections and permission for more than one dog (a so-called kennel licence) is mandatory and it is unlikely we would have got permission for three (fairly big) dogs at all in the city.....
Apr 9th 2010, 12:18 pm
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Re: dog walking
Made me laugh out loud woodlea, my dog does that too, he's well fed as we have two cats
Apr 9th 2010, 9:59 pm
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Re: dog walking
Yes plenty of dog walking done by me around Rangiora, the Ashley River and Woodend beach. The best thing is Kiwi's (and expats!) pick up their dog's mess so you aren't worried where you step all the time like in the UK.
Cats however are allowed to go where they please and crap where they like - where's the logic in that? Fortunately my dog considers cat poo a culinary delight and is pleased to tidy it up from the garden!
Cats however are allowed to go where they please and crap where they like - where's the logic in that? Fortunately my dog considers cat poo a culinary delight and is pleased to tidy it up from the garden!
Apr 11th 2010, 6:33 am
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Re: dog walking
Yes plenty of dog walking done by me around Rangiora, the Ashley River and Woodend beach. The best thing is Kiwi's (and expats!) pick up their dog's mess so you aren't worried where you step all the time like in the UK.
Cats however are allowed to go where they please and crap where they like - where's the logic in that? Fortunately my dog considers cat poo a culinary delight and is pleased to tidy it up from the garden!
Cats however are allowed to go where they please and crap where they like - where's the logic in that? Fortunately my dog considers cat poo a culinary delight and is pleased to tidy it up from the garden!
Apr 12th 2010, 9:03 pm
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Re: dog walking
We also take our 3 dogs to the Waimak or Woodend and there is no issue and plenty of other dogs off the lead about In fact, when we go to the river, we rarely see anyone, let alone people with dogs
We live in an area classified as "rural" north of the Waimak, and when we asked about permission to have more than 2 dogs, or a visit from the dog licensing people, we were told it was not necessary as we are rural (we also have 2.5 acres). However, in ChCh I do know that inspections and permission for more than one dog (a so-called kennel licence) is mandatory and it is unlikely we would have got permission for three (fairly big) dogs at all in the city.....
In fact, when we go to the river, we rarely see anyone, let alone people with dogs We live in an area classified as "rural" north of the Waimak, and when we asked about permission to have more than 2 dogs, or a visit from the dog licensing people, we were told it was not necessary as we are rural (we also have 2.5 acres). However, in ChCh I do know that inspections and permission for more than one dog (a so-called kennel licence) is mandatory and it is unlikely we would have got permission for three (fairly big) dogs at all in the city.....
PEGASUS.
Jan and Neil we do have a new walk now just opened its at Pegasus Town follow the main Road right down to the new coffee shop/shops go over the bridge with the wet lands to your right, the gates will be open follow on till you come to the parking up keep the dogs on the leads till you hit the beach and you can still walk for miles and not see a sole. Also you can now swim in the new lake in Pegasus just look for the big bridge and you can even find lots of tables to have some lunch!!!! in the week I was the only sole and my dog went in for a dip.
Apr 15th 2010, 9:08 pm
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Re: dog walking
I think it does really depend on the area. I live in Wakefield, Nr Nelson and we always find lovely walks for our cocker spaniel.
Including Jimmy Lee Creek in Richmond, which is a lovely hill walk close to town, the Hackett reserve and Whispering Falls jsut between Wakefield and Richmond and also the back beach at Tahuna, where there are always tons of dogs being walked (off their leads mostly), and if you go on a nice sunny Sunday morning it's always packed with dogs just having fun. Theres also a beautiful large reserve in Wakefield where we can take her.
Hope you find some great walks for your pals :-) good luck
Including Jimmy Lee Creek in Richmond, which is a lovely hill walk close to town, the Hackett reserve and Whispering Falls jsut between Wakefield and Richmond and also the back beach at Tahuna, where there are always tons of dogs being walked (off their leads mostly), and if you go on a nice sunny Sunday morning it's always packed with dogs just having fun. Theres also a beautiful large reserve in Wakefield where we can take her.
Hope you find some great walks for your pals :-) good luck
Apr 15th 2010, 9:33 pm
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Re: dog walking
Yes plenty of dog walking done by me around Rangiora, the Ashley River and Woodend beach. The best thing is Kiwi's (and expats!) pick up their dog's mess so you aren't worried where you step all the time like in the UK.
Cats however are allowed to go where they please and crap where they like - where's the logic in that? Fortunately my dog considers cat poo a culinary delight and is pleased to tidy it up from the garden!
Cats however are allowed to go where they please and crap where they like - where's the logic in that? Fortunately my dog considers cat poo a culinary delight and is pleased to tidy it up from the garden!
Apr 16th 2010, 12:01 pm
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Re: dog walking
chuck poo cow poo you name it she bloody eats it but not hers...... must say we do have some walks around Ch-Ch Burwood Forest is quite good but its not like walking for miles over the North Yorkshire Dales.....
Apr 16th 2010, 12:08 pm
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Re: dog walking
We don't bother to feed our dogs, we just chuck them out into the paddock to eat cow poop.
I kid! But they do try...
I kid! But they do try...
