Drenched & Determined
The quest for the perfect dog walking gear
The rain poured relentlessly last night and once again I find myself caught in the downpour at 7.15am. Despite my best efforts to stay dry and warm, I’m left drenched and shivering. I only have myself to blame. I have no gear and no idea!
Basically, I have a few coats and walking boots but they are never quite right for the job, which involves hiking across muddy fields, meandering through woods, sometimes running across the beach and pulling goofball dogs out of brambles and barbed wired fencing. Oh I know, my dog walks are a real joy! Care to join me one day??!
It’s quite simple, I’d like to wear a coat that is warm, light, waterproof, comfortable, slightly fitted with decent pockets, oh and a hood would be good. As for the boots, I wish I could get away with jockey boots, but due to the wild, windy coast and country walks, I need a decent pair of knee length boots. Wellies would be good but I usually fall on my ass, because they don’t have the grip needed when I’m trying to hold b…