Darren Cochrane

Day 34 - Strava - Quick Park Visit

Monday 20th Jul 95.86 / 99 km Share

Day 33 - Strava - Pack/family Hike

Monday 20th Jul 95.11 / 99km Share

Day 28 (July 13) - Strava - Day at the Zoo

Thursday 16th Jul 87.85 / 99 km Share

Day 27 (July 12th) - Strava - Evening Walk

Wednesday 15th Jul 78.35 /99 km Share

Day 26 - Strava - night walk

Sunday 12th Jul 74.70 / 99km Share

Day 25 - Strava - Morning Walk

Sunday 12th Jul 71.56 / 99 km Share

Day 24 - Strava - Morning walk

Thursday 9th Jul 70.05 / 99km Share

Day 23 - Strava - Night walk

Thursday 9th Jul 66.72 / 99 km Share

Day 23 - Strava - Morning walk

Thursday 9th Jul 64.97 / 99 km Share

Day 22 - Strava - night walk

Tuesday 7th Jul 61.84 / 99 km Share

Day 22 - Strava - Morning walk

Tuesday 7th Jul 58.25 / 99km Share

Day 21 - Strava - Night walk

Tuesday 7th Jul 55.2 / 99 KM Share

Day 21 - Strava - Morning walk

Monday 6th Jul 51.63 / 99 km Share

Day 20 - Strava - Night Walk

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Day 19 - Strava - Lunch walk

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Day 18 - Strava - Evening Walk

Friday 3rd Jul Share

5 Months Old! And 2 Months Together!

Thursday 2nd Jul Share

Progress Update!

Thursday 2nd Jul Share

Day 17 - Strava - Evening walk with Rudy

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Day 17 - Strava - walk and talk Meeting

Thursday 2nd Jul Share

Day 15 - Strava - Evening Walk

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Day 14 - Strava - Evening walk

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Day 13 - Strava - Evening walk

Monday 29th Jun On account of the heatwave we gave walking a bit of a break, and instead opted for some agility training in the back garden. I am teaching Rudy to zig-zag between posts in the ground, and the "around" command. Basically, trying to teach to run up and around the apple tree out the back garden, then comeback. He gets the idea but needs a bit more work. I think it is a nice exercise to practice his recall, and for some PT when time is limited. Share

Day 9 - June 24, 2026

Wednesday 24th Jun Later in the evening when everything was cooling down, and sun setting, we went for a short walk to the shop to get out of the house. Share

Day 8 - June 21, 2026

Wednesday 24th Jun We took long earned break on Monday. Rudy had went for a walk earlier that morning. We spent the evening in the garden doing obedience training, and then he chilled in his crate with a frozen kong toy! Share

The Art of Nothing

Tuesday 23rd Jun The best thing you can do for a high-energy Collie Cross? Sit in a park and do absolutely nothing. 🌲🐕 ​For a high-drive mix built for speed and focus, practicing the "off-switch" in a busy world is a total superpower. Here are 4 big benefits of a "nothingness" session: ​Teaches an "Off-Switch": It shows your high-energy cross that being outdoors can mean calm relaxation, not just constant chasing or herding. ​ Passive Socialization: It trains them to watch kids, joggers, and other dogs pass by without needing to react or intervene. ​ Mental Enrichment: Sitting still lets their sighthound nose process ambient scents, which tires out their brain more gently than a game of fetch. ​ Co-Regulation: Dogs mirror our energy when you consciously slow down and drop your stress levels in nature, your dog matches your calm. ​Sometimes, the best mental exercise is learning how to just exist together. 🐾✨ ​ #LurcherLife #DogTraining #CalmDog #CollieMix #DogOwners Share

Enjoying the Sunset

Monday 22nd Jun Share

Day 7 - Evening walk Strava

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Day 7 - Strava - Mornimg walk

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Day 6 - Saturday, June 20th

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Day 5 - Strava

Friday 19th Jun Today we walked as a pack! Me, My wife, and Rudy... it was like learning to walk all over again. Rudy is definately a "head of the pack" type of dog. He does not like to fall behind! We will have to be concious of how we walk together as a pack! More training on walking together. Share

Day 4 - Strava

Friday 19th Jun Share

Day 3 - Strava

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Day 2, Part 2 - Strava

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Day 2 - Strava

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Day 1 - Strava

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Day 1 - Strava

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Day 4 - 3.88 km

Thursday 18th Jun Another great walk, however we came across 2 dogs that we're off the lead and left to their own devices. They charged us and I picked up Rudy. I new as I picked him up that I shouldn't have. I will have to read up on how to manage situations like this. However, besides this encounter it was a great walk.  Share

Day 3 - 4 km

Wednesday 17th Jun Another fantastic Walk, 4km! Working on reactivity towards other dogs, and trying to teach that we don't have to play with every dog we see 😂 We moved at a slower pace, and Rudy's loose lead walking is getting so much better! We ended our walk on a high playing fetch, which has improved quickly! As we we're in an empty, secure, and safe park I decided to work on Rudy's recall. I let go of the lead and drunk walked. He followed by my side, responded very well to his name being called, and came when called. I am one proud human companion! Share

Day 2 - 6.26 km

Tuesday 16th Jun A great day 2! Every walk is a chance to for us both to improve. Lots of loose lead walking and check-in for guidence. We ended the walk on high with some fetch to practice our recall.  Share

Day 1 - 3km

Monday 15th Jun Day 1 was a great start with my canine companion Rudy. We completed our first 3 km, and ended our session with some long lead recall training in the park. Now for a well deserved rest! Share

Getting Started

Sunday 14th Jun Hi Folks, Share