Maybe I take my little dog, Chico for granted? He often lie’s down staring at me as I selfishly get on with my tasks. He sure does enjoy a walk and to be honest; so do I. When we are about to leave the house I grab his lead and collar and he goes crazy. Breathing heavy and running around my feet.
I sit calmly and wait for him to calm down. He knows he needs to sit still or I wont put his collar/lead on. As soon as I am out I feel great, I can feel his happy energy and we start to walk together. I look down at his little brown body and his happy walk and I feel happy. My lifestyle is really busy so I don’t get to take him out for walks as often as I would like. But walking with him is a great stress buster.
It doesn’t matter where we go, we are a team and together. I enjoy taking him to Sandwell Valley Country Park. Its beautiful there. I block an negative thoughts, I don’t think about work or what I should of done. Rather I’m in the moment, enjoying the environment and the company of Chico. I often walk by the lakes and listen to the birds and the branches on the trees swaying in the wind. When I walk by the lake I usually see mostly the swans gliding along the water with the Canadian Geese, the Lilly’s. Sandwell Valley Country Park is bigger than most people think. Yes sure there’s the children parks but there’s more to area than that. They have tennis courts, golf, mini golf, outside gym, farm and some great walks. Chico and I love it there, you can be with the crowd or walk down a hidden path and be completely on your own.
If you live close to West Brromwich and are looking for somewhere to destress, walk your dog or take your children I recommend Sandwell Valley Country Park(AKA Dartmouth Park), Salters Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4BG. If not may be another park nearer to you. There’s no point stressing to find Sandwell valley 🙂
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