Subwoofer Dog

Some Saturday mornings are all sunshine. Others look like this.
Point Chevalier is one of our regular spots. Monkey and I have walked this beach more times than I could count. It's where we catch up with friends, meet plenty of new dogs, occasionally discover future Subwoofer models, and let the week disappear for an hour or two.
This morning, the fog was so thick you could barely see the next dog along the beach. The Harbour Bridge disappeared. The tide drifted in and out of the mist. Every now and then you'd hear dogs playing long before you could see them.
It felt like Auckland at its best.
Truth be told, I think Monkey probably walks me more than I walk her. If it weren't for this little girl insisting we head out every day, I'd happily stay glued to my desk for far too long. These walks are the best excuse to step away from work, clear my head and remember there's a whole world outside the office.
Point Chevalier will always be one of our favourites, but we're always keen to discover somewhere new. If you've got a favourite dog walk around Auckland that we should add to the list, let us know. We're always up for a change of scenery.

Our latest Lil Bestie, Edward has the unmistakable silhouette of a Pembroke Welsh Corgi and, according to just about everyone he meets, bears an uncanny resemblance to Basil Brush. Boom boom.
Born in Christchurch but now firmly settled in Auckland, Edward treats every outing as a meet-and-greet. His dads, the team at daycare, the staff at the pet shop and half the local café scene are all firmly in his fan club. The feeling, naturally, is mutual.
At home, however, there's another side to Edward. The resting bitch face is legendary, the side eye is razor sharp, and despite possessing ears the size of satellite dishes, they appear to be ornamental.
Rain? Absolutely not. Bin day? Offensive. The vacuum cleaner, blender and SodaStream? Strangely fascinating.
His preferred pace through life is somewhere between enthusiastic and wildly overcommitted. He travels with his head out the car window, side-steps like a tiny rugby player when chased, greets everyone with a gift if he can find one, and was, without question, the most enthusiastic participant at our photo shoot. The endless rivers of excited corgi drool made sure of that.
Edward also has a penchant for fancy dress. We first spotted him at Woof dressed head-to-paw as a tiny policeman, complete with hat and handcuffs, alongside his equally committed dads. Frankly, it suited him. After all, someone has to keep the local cafés in line.

Monty — Jo and Don's sixth English Pointer, and my first.
A cheek to cheek kind of dog. Bit of an old soul.
Then next minute, a bit boing boing.
My kind of guy.

Ren, in his element. Autumn suits you, sir!