Sheep in the first part of the field and cows visible over the stile. Felt smug as all dogs were on leads. (Stress 0)
Past the quarry and thought we'd seen all the cattle when some more suddenly appeared on the path ahead. (Stress 4). We cut up-hill to avoid them and had a trouble free stroll to the fence. We could see more cows near the far pond (Stress 7) so decided to head for the lower path and walk round the valley to the far descent. Just about to pass through the fence when two stray cows ambushed us (Stress 25). How many cows does one farm need?? Ted decided to ignore us and follow his own agenda (Stress 37). As we waited for him to get bored of rabbit sniffing J noticed some deer in the field below us (Stress 51). These were soon joined by several more (Stress 69). Prayed to be air-lifted out. Luckily it was a still day and their scent didn't carry to the dogs.
Ted eventually gave up on the rabbits and we progressed round the valley with all 3 dogs on the lead. Approaching the farm some geese popped out of the hedge (Stress 84).
Got back to safety. Heart rates normalized. Avoided the Valium this time.
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