Well, we are all set to take Ellie camping with us next week.
We are going with friends (and their dog) to the Lake District, just outside a place called Keswick
It's so beautiful there, even when it rains (as it tends to frequently).
We are going to a 'no frills' campsite on a farm. It supposidly has the most wonderful views (pictures to follow). I'm quite happy with the basics, as long as there are hot showers and toilets I'm ok.
Out of our family just me the hubby and our youngest are going (plus the spotty diva!).
We finally purchased all the camping gear we will ever need. One thing I was determined to get was a porch for the tent (which we just managed to get this week as they are like gold dust!).
With having all the gear we need (plus Les' van), we can just hop in and go whenever the fancy takes us.
Now, as for 'her majesty', two things were making me dread taking her camping. 1) She still pulls like a train when she is over excited and 2) Her constant barking for attention (you can't even have a conversation without her barking. She is a demanding little madam!).
SO two miracle products came in the post this morning (after hastily ordering them when I realised she wasn't coming into heat)
I have just taken her on her first walk with it and it was a total pleasure! She's still not fond of 'face' leads, but this one is a little different and seems more comfortable to wear. This will solve a lot of sore arms and frustrating walks while we are away.
Wow, what can I say about this product! Now, bear in mind, Ellie will start barking from the moment Les comes in for lunch (especially if we are trying to have a conversation), until she gets sufficient attention (which she obviously feels she deserves)..
Before he came in today I put the collar on her. She barked once and was totally taken aback. She sniffed all around the sofa to see what had sprayed her. She then 'tried' to bark again, got a quick burst of water in the chin, and that's the last we have heard from her! Les came in (peace), ate lunch (peace), we even had a full 10 minute conversation (yes, you've guessed it PEACE!). Before Les left for work I took the collar off and put it in the cupboard, and low and behold, Ellie hasn't barked once today! She's obviously a very fast learner. I am not going to use it over the weekend, unless she gets very vocal. I would rather just use it when we go away and other necessary times.
At least I can go away knowing she isn't going to disturb the whole camp-site with her attention seeking 
She is a total diva, and attention seeking drama queen, but we wouldn't have her any other way. She is one in a million!
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