For Paws Training and Behaviour

28/03/2025

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28/03/2025

Congratulations on your graduation 🎓🎈, T.J, Cooper and Jet!💕💕💕

15/03/2025

🐾 GUESS THE BREED! 🐾

Meet Barley! This gorgeous boy has a unique look, but what breed/s do you think make up this cutie? 🤔🐶

Drop your best guesses in the comments! The closest answer wins… bragging rights 😆🏆

Swipe through the pics and let’s see who really knows their dog breeds! 👀🐕

12/03/2025

I'm very late with this announcement; Congratulations to the incredible February puppy class graduates; Zoe, Rua, Cannoli and Woody 🐶🐾🥰🎓🏆❤️

08/03/2025

I had the pleasure of working with 4 month old Alfie yesterday, he did an incredible job building confidence and calmness when outside on his walk. I almost tried to take him home... 😜

03/03/2025

Would you believe it, another graduation. This one is bitter sweet, I'll miss them so much. This queen first came to me in August '23, terrified of the outside world, new dogs, new people and being left even outside the room her owner was in. I have worked with some of the most dedicated dog humans, but Nellie's mum is beyond impressive. Not only did Nellie spend 4.5hrs alone today, but this weekend she hiked with her mum in a busy family and dog area. I'll miss seeing you both regularly, stay in touch! Big congratulations to you both. 💪🥳👏

02/03/2025

Big love to this dedicated team, what an amazing achievement!

23/02/2025

Spring/Summer Classes

I'm gathering expressions of interest before setting specific dates. If you’re keen to join, please email at [email protected] and let me know:

Which class/es you’d be interested in
Any dates you cannot do

If you have any questions, I’d be happy to chat!

29/01/2025

Another wonderful group of puppy and owner teams graduated from puppy class. Congratulations to Teddy, Levi, Pepper and Reggie 🥳👏🎓

Contact Cottage Vets on 045434848 for details for our next Puppy class.

18/10/2024

📣 Does your dog feel stressed at the vet?🐾

I currently run Confidence Clinics at Cottage Vets, Newbridge, which are designed to help dogs feel calm and confident during vet visits, using force free methods and gentle handling. Whether your pup is nervous about:

🐕 Coming into the clinic
⚖️ Waiting in reception / standing on the scales
🩺 Clinical handling or injections
😷 Muzzle training

I’ll work at your dog’s pace to make the vet a stress-free experience!

🌟 What’s Involved?
Step-by-step desensitization to clinic environments
Customized force-free training methods
Tailored plans for your dog’s unique needs

🤷‍♀️Where to Begin?
💬 Start by booking a 30-Minute Assessment for only €60!
📞 Book at Cottage Vets Today: 045 434848
💌 Or Email for Further Information: [email protected]

Help your dog build the confidence they need for stress-free vet visits! 🐶💖

11/10/2024

I'm sorry to see this lovely group graduate, thanks for a fun 4 weeks of puppy class and congratulations Sully, Pip and Cali!

16/08/2024

***EXCITING NEWS!**" I've recently teamed up with the amazing team at Cottage Vet Clinic in Kildare to run puppy classes. Their incredible nurse Amy, developed a groundbreaking 'Confidence Clinic's to support nervous dogs who dread vet visits. While Amy is off on a travelling adventure, I'm thrilled and honoured to take over running the clinic in her absence. 🐾

15/08/2024

Happy Graduation 🎓💐 to Charlie, Cooper, Monty and Teddy!!! I had so much fun with you all over the last four weeks of puppy school. Hopefully I'll see you all for level 2!

30/07/2024

I am very late with this post, but I just HAD to give credit to these amazing puppy-human teams. Congratulations for graduating puppy class Lexi and Miley!!! ❤️👏🏆🎉

10/07/2024

Happy Graduation 🎓 to a gorgeous group of puppies and their fabulous humans.

16/05/2024

I'm very excited to start these classes at the incredible Cottage Vets located in Kildare.

🐾What is included?
These puppy classes are designed to start you off with the essential knowledge and skills needed to help your puppy become a well adjusted and socialised dog.
Course will focus on:
- Socialisation and what this really means
- Handling and preparation for vet visits
- Basic training, essential for puppies
- Enrichment designed to teach puppies how to problem solve
- Lead handling skills
- Information will be provided on the most vital questions such as; Toilet training, mouthing/biting/chewing, barking, crate training
- Teach your puppies how to calm
- Teach your puppies how to make good choices daily.

🐾Course specifics
- Suitable for puppies aged 8 - 14 weeks at the time of the first class may enroll, however I recommend starting your puppy as early as possible
- Four week course costs €95
- Each lesson runs for 1 hour
- Dogs must have had their first vaccination and must email their vaccination at the time of booking to secure your spot
- Notes and videos will be emailed at the end of every session.
- Small classes max 6 puppies
- Families are welcome as long as everyone is willing and keen to participate.

🐾How to enroll?
Please contact the reception team at Cottage vets to book in.
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone : 045 434848

19/04/2024

I had such a fascinating day today at the IVBA AGM and CPD day in a room full of vets, vet nurses, trainers and behaviour clinicians all discussing behaviour 🥰

17/04/2024