Qualified and experienced full-time dog trainer/dog walker. 1-1 dog training at your home/local park Hi, my name is Julia. Please check my website for more info.
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I have a BSc (Hons) degree in Psychology and am a qualified dog trainer (IMDT) (https://www.imdt.com.au/find-a-qualified-imdt-trainer). I set up Paws Pet Care in 2014 and since then have been working full-time as a Dog Trainer and Dog Walker (interspersed with some pet minding jobs - dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, budgies, parrots etc). Prior to this, I gained 20+ years experience wit
h dogs working as a vet nurse and an animal shelter in London, and volunteering at dog kennels and go training clubs in London and Perth, as well as volunteering for over 10 years as a dog walker for people who are unable to walk their dogs due to illness/disability (Cinnamon Trust UK, POOPS WA). I offer social off-lead group walks, 1-1 walks, and 1-1 training options including for reactive dogs. I am based in Leeming, WA and cover the surrounding suburbs. Please check out my website pawspetcare.com.au for more info - service, pricing, testimonials, gallery etc
I have a current police clearance and specialist insurance.
Are you a FIFO worker needing your dog fix? We are in need of 1 week foster periods to our doggies who have been here a while can get some respite from kennel and relax in a home.
We are looking for both ongoing foster periods and one off so you can have the same pooch each time or you can choose to make a new furry friend!
All costs are covered by DRH as well as everything you could possibly need, provided!
At the moment we are looking for pet free homes please ๐
If you're already on our books - send our foster coordinator a message if you'd like to help out again!
04/08/2024
Please sign this petition to phase out greyhound racing in WA (closing date 12 August). It is not a sport that belongs in a civilised society that values animal welfare. The dogs have miserable lives stuck in kennels and only survive is they are worth $$$. The ones that race get injured and euthanised, and if they survive their short racing career, they are either euthanised or a kind-hearted person will give them a home. A home that could have been a space for one of the thousands of pound and rescue dogs who desperately need a home. The greyhounds who are too slow are euthanised or rehomed, again blocking a space for a pound/shelter dog.
If you care about dogs, sign the petition please.
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Please help our friends Free the Hounds by adding your name now if you want to help greyhounds live a life FREE OF RACING.
Please consider rescuing rather than buying. I volunteer every Saturday at the amazing Dogs' Refuge Home WA INC and can attest that there are so many gorgeous dogs waiting patiently every week for a second chance at a happy life, and a wonderful family to adopt them. Itโs the most rewarding feeling when you do.๐พ๐พ๐พโค๏ธโค๏ธ๏ฟผ
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๐จ ๐ช๐ต๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ด๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐: puppy-selling pet stores keep backyard breeders & the cruel puppy mill industry in business; they rely on pet stores and third party websites to present a spotless, wholesome image so customers wonโt think about where those puppies were born or how their parents are treated.
We'd like to ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ฎ ๐น๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฐ๐๐ฒ or to do your research and find a legitimate breeder but please take the time to visit and you must be able to see the puppy's parents!๐
17/07/2024
Urgent: Does anyone know anyone who might be able to help look after this gorgeous Mum and pups for a short while?
07/07/2024
Cuties Buddy-boy, Paddington, Bailey, and Raffy having a blast with each other at Harrisdale Bush ๐พ๐ถ๐ฅฐ
07/07/2024
Hunter, Shepherd, Zach and Sebastian enjoying hanging out with the lads and exploring the bush and field, and having bar stops at John Connell reserve by the bowling club ๐ถ๐พโค๏ธ
07/07/2024
Gorgeous Gem, Jess, Beau and Misty having a blast at Shelley Park ๐พ๐ถโค๏ธ
07/07/2024
Lovely pups Zola, Rocket, Ollie and my girl Misty exploring sniffs together at Vellgrove Park. I often think that the dogs must wonder why we humans donโt join in the sniffs. They must think we are weird ๐). Rocket likes to stretch up on his tiptoes for the running water rather than the bowl- itโs very cute ๐ฅฐ
All the dogs have clear preferences about so many things eg how they get water, what toys they choose, what treats they prefer, where they like to sit in the party bus (my van), which dogs they prefer to hang out with, which parks they find more stimulating, which sniffs (objects, areas) they are drawn to.
It is so important for us to give our dogs choices so they can express their individuality and experience true joy in their lives โค๏ธ
07/07/2024
Harrisdale bush is a favourite of the pups and mine during winter. Being in nature is therapy for us all and the dogs love all the sniffs and racing up and down the sandy tracks. Here are Gizmo, Paddington, Rocket, Noodles, Bailey and Raffy having a blast together ๐ฅฐโค๏ธ๐ถ๐พ
07/07/2024
Lovely Lola, Sebastian, Zach and Jelly-girl at having fun at Shelley Park ๐พ๐ถโค๏ธ๏ฟผ
07/07/2024
Alan Edwards park with gorgeous pups Bodhi, Lola, Archie West and Archie Spoodle ๐๐ฅฐ๐ถ๐พ
07/07/2024
Morris Buzacott park is one of my favourite parks because there are so many offshoots to explore with lots of trees and bushes and variety for the dogs plus open space if they want a runaround. Here are old timers Jax, Jelly (Iโve been walking them for 6 years and 7 1/2 years respectively )my boy Fletch, and not such an old timer (only 3 years) Rosie โค๏ธ๐พ
07/07/2024
Bicentennial Adenia Park in winter is a wonderful place and the dogs love it. Here are a wonderful group Paddington, Noodles, Bailey, Rocket and Raffy investigating sniffs, a bit of ball, treats and racing around with joy together โค๏ธ๐พ๐พ
07/07/2024
Gorgeous pups Zach, Sebastian, Jelly, Lola and Vega having fun at Shelley Park ๐พโค๏ธ
07/07/2024
Gorgeous pups Gizmo, Frankie, Ziggy and Oakley enjoying their social time together and sharing sniffs, and posing for a photo which equals treaties ๐๐พโค๏ธ
07/07/2024
Walkies at Morris Buzacott park with Fred (no one told him not to blink), Lena who loves to roll in the grass, Djinda who pulls the cutest faces and wiggles his nose, and my boy Fletch.
They love hanging out together and sharing sniffs ๐พโค๏ธ
03/07/2024
2 days left and these two will be euthanised. Theyโve been trying since April to find a foster home but to mo avail. Is there anyone who can help please. We would take them but already have 3 dogs and 5 cats.
B&K are now in an amazing home ๐๐ถ thank you everyone that shared this post, and to those of you that commented with kindness and support.
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CRITICAL
TWO DAYS LEFT to find a retirement home - foster or adoptive- for 8yo Kuda and 7yo Bonnie. That's it. ๐
We've had a couple of people offer 2 - 4 weeks care but we have NOWHERE for this beautiful pair to go after that and the stress is not fair on the dogs or our team of volunteers to continually have to find a new home. The dogs need someone to commit to see them through to adoption. โ๏ธ
We have reached out to other rescues but we were all in the same place, with not enough foster homes. ๐ฅบ
Sadly, we must temporarily close intakes of private surrenders ๐ Receiving at least 10 requests per day means this was not an easy decision.
Pound requests are a priority as these dogs are on death-row. As a foster based rescue, we can only save a dog if we have a suitable foster carer.
With pounds at capacity, theyโre reaching out to all rescues to try and save these lives. This means that requests can change almost daily, so images arenโt always available.
Which is why registering as a foster carer with SABBR is so important. As requests come in, our team can match the perfect fit dog to your home and lifestyle.
Emergency kennels are often utilised as we try to find foster homes, which comes at a cost of $20 per day. Recently, Libby, Daisy, Merlin and Frankie were able to be saved this way. If youโd like to make a donation towards kennel fees, that would be greatly appreciated ๐ซถ๐ฝ.
NOW is the time to open your home to Foster, if youโre unable to foster, Donate. And if youโre unable to donate, please share. And please, always consider Adoption.
We exist to make a difference in our community by rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs. To help those in situations where they truly can no longer care for their dog.
Please do not confuse this as relieving you of the commitment you made to your dog when you took them in.
People change careers and keep their dogs.
People have babies and keep their dogs.
Peoplesโ schedules get hectic and they keep their dogs.
People move and find a way to keep their dog.
People run into issues with trainable behaviour AND THEY KEEP THEIR DOGS.
These situations are not unique.
For the love of dogs - step up for your dog. Show up for your dog. Show your dog the same love and commitment today that you showed them the day you brought them home.
Dogs are being euthanised every single day because rescues and pounds do not have space. FRIENDLY. HEALTHY. HAPPY. ADOPTABLE. DOGS.
Our foster carers need to be available for those who really need us. And right now, we cannot keep up with pound requests, let alone surrenders.
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21/04/2024
Rudy and Misty aged 8 months reunited after having suffered starvation until rescued at 5 months old by volunteers, especially Ruth Gourley and with the help of the Dog Refuge Home in Shenton Park.
21/04/2024
Misty and Rudy, brother and sister, meeting for the first time after 3 months apart. Misty was initially hesitant to interact with him but soon warmed up and they played and played which was so lovely to see ๐ฅฐ
21/04/2024
Iโve been meaning to post about our third dog, Misty, for some time now. I, at last, have some free time to do so while Iโm on holiday.
She came to us last July 2023 as an emergency foster. Found by the ranger along with her brother starved in someoneโs yard in Northampton. The ranger took them to the pound but they wouldnโt eat and after 3 days he was thinking he might need to euthanise them.
Some kind hearted people heard about them and drove them to Perth with the support of the Dog Refuge Home. They were named Ken and Barbie. They spent 1 night with a DRH volunteer and we took Barbie the next day.
She was completely shut down. Petrified of everything but very quiet about it. Fortunately our other two dogs Fletcher and Molly liked her and have helped her to adjust to a normal life living with humans and showed her what appropriate behaviour is and helped build her confidence and social skills. Needless to say, within a week we had decided we couldnโt part with her and we renamed her Misty and applied to the council for permission to have a third dog. It took around 6 months for her to really come out of her shell.
She was 11kg when we got her and is now 23kg. She joins many of the social walks I do and now helps new dogs with their confidence, social skills and recall. She is a wonderful addition to our family and we love her dearly.
Ken (now Rudy) was also adopted by a wonderful family and is living his best life.
Here are some pics:
21/04/2024
New girl Gem playing with Misty while the boys Gizmo and Jax watch on ๐ฅฐ
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Misty and Rudy
Misty and Rudy, brother and sister, meeting for the first time after 3 months apart. Misty was initially hesitant to interact with him but soon warmed up and they played and played which was so lovely to see ๐ฅฐ
New Girl Gem having fun with Misty. Old timers Gizmo and Jax watch on.
New girl Gem playing with Misty while the boys Gizmo and Jax watch on ๐ฅฐ
Molly enjoying her Saturday morning ritual ๐๐ฅฐ
Lexie and Ruby snuffling happily away in their new mat and foraging for morsels.. thank you Fiona ๐ถ๐ถ๐
Beautiful rescue girl, Nami, enjoying her new snuffle mat ๐ถ๐
Very cute little 9 week old puppy Sunny enjoying foraging for his food in his snuffle mat.
His owners have been very diligent about ensuring Sunny gets plenty of enrichment at home, and positive socialisation to the outside world during his critical development/socialisation period (up to 16 weeks old) so that he builds strong neural pathways that create resilience to novelty as he grows up and hits adolescence in a couple of months time.
Iโve suggested to them that they opt for an early vaccination protocol at Morley Vet which will enable Sunny to be put on the ground in areas frequented by dogs from 11 weeks old and thus enable them to take advantage of socialising him to other dogs earlier than the usual 16+ week vaccination protocol which misses that critical socialisation period.
Frankie rooting around for succulent morsels in her new snuffle mat ๐ถ Thank you Fiona ๐๐
Little Kobe Monster snuffling away for his food. You can clearly hear him sniffing in order to locate the next yummy morsel ๐ถ๐ฅฐ
Freddy enjoying foraging in his new snuffle mat ๐
Thank you Fiona ๐ถ๐
Shepherd snuffling away in his new snuffle mat ๐ถ ๐
Thank you Fiona for making these for my clients ๐
Luna and Maple snuffling and foraging away for some food ๐ถ
Luna and Maple enjoying their new snuffle mat ๐ถ๐ถ
Thank you Fiona (Big Archieโs Mum) for making it for them ๐๐
Little Archie foraging in his new snuffle mat made by Big Archieโs Mum, Fiona. Fiona is delighted to see other dogs enjoying the fruits of her labours.
If you would like one, they are $35 and I am happy to drop them off to my clients.
Djinda enjoying foraging for food in his new snuffle mat his owner purchased through me last week.
Another client of mine, Big Archieโs Mum, makes them for $35 and I can drop them off to clients who would like one.
Archie, Jax, Fred, Fletcher and Molly enjoying fetch in the sprinklers at Shelley Park ๐ฆ
Zach, Noodles, Mira, J and Lola practising their recalls ๐ฅฐ
Giving Sooty a choice of toys for his walk. Like us, dogs have preferences not just for toys but in all aspects of their lives.
Offering our dogs choices in their lives is important for their mental health, confidence, and overall happiness ๐ถ
Hi, my name is Julia.
I set up Paws Pet Care in 2014 to meet the growing demand for dog walkers that is a reflection of our busy lifestyles and many people struggling to find time to walk their dogs. I have since qualified as a dog trainer https://www.imdt.uk.com/find-a-qualified-imdt-trainer.html
DOG WALKING
Dogs ideally need to go for a walk at least once a day. If your dog is a sociable, vaccinated, desexed dog, I can collect him/her and take him/her to an off-lead park with up to 4 other social dogs where they can run around and play with each other and with me, sniff, fetch toys - whatever they love to do for at least 45 minutes and then get dropped home. I charge $27.50 for this service.
I call the dogs to me many times on these walks and reward them with treats when they come. Even the dogs who are slow to start with soon speed up when they see the others getting treats. Many of my clients have thanked me for improving their dogโs recall (see testimonials on my website).
If your dog has special needs e.g. poor recall, anxiety but is non-reactive, these walks are $55/45 mins. Dog-reactive dogs are $65/45 mins.
When I walk dogs, I work hard to engage them and keep their focus on me by playing and interacting with them almost constantly (unless I've invited them to go off and play with other dogs or sniff for a bit where I will supervise but give them freedom and the space they need) which gives them a fun experience and reinforces that the human initiates all good things and therefore is to be listened to at all times.
Dogs who do not get enough mental or physical exercise often resort to unwanted doggy behaviours such as chewing, digging and barking to alleviate their boredom and frustration.
Giving your dog the opportunity to get out and have a good walk/run while you're at work/away will make him/her, and You, feel so much better.
Surcharges apply for ad-hoc walks, and weekends/public holidays/peak holiday periods. Please see website for details https://pawspetcare.com.au/pricing/
DOG TRAINING
I offer training for humans who are struggling with their dogs and can show you how to address many of the common issues e.g. wonโt come back to you when called on walks, digging, chewing, nipping, barking, jumping up, pulling on lead etc.
The initial session is $155.00 for a minimum of 90 minutes and includes ongoing support between sessions. Follow- up sessions are $65 for 45 minutes. Please see my website for more information - pawspetcare.com.au.
Initial training is conducted at your house (within 10km of Radnor Street, Leeming. Travel surcharges apply over 10km or I can recommend trainers who live nearer to you).
Additional training sessions are $65.00/45 mins. If recall is the main issue, we can use this time at a park to practise what youโve learned.
I also offer Walk and Train โ these are on-lead walks where I can teach your dog focus/connection with handler, loose-leash walking, come, sit, stay, leave it, down etc. These are $65.00/45mins.
I also train reactive dogs - please see my website for more info on this - pawspetcare.com.au.
I have a BSc honours degree in psychology, am a qualified dog trainer, and have 20+ years experience working as a vet nurse, at an animal shelter in London, and have volunteered at dog kennels, dog training clubs and for over 10 years for the Cinnamon Trust as a dog walker for people who are unable to walk their dogs due to illness/disability.
Much of my spare time is spent improving my skills and knowledge regarding dog behaviour and force-free, reward-based training techniques.
PET MINDING/HOME VISITS
While you're away, I can visit your pets and plants to feed/water etc.
This service is $30/30mins.
Dog walks are charged as per dog walking above.
I have a current police clearance, references and specialist insurance.
Please check my website for more info pawspetcare.com.au
