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Wander Paws Pet Services offers a range of services including dog walking, dog sitting, basic training, pet feeding & visits.

12/25/2024

Wishing all our paw pals and their hoomans the Merriest Christmas and happiest of holidays! Whatever way you celebrate, we hope you find time for rest, relaxation, and moments with the ones you love. 💕

Here are just a few of the sweet faces we had the pleasure of spending time with on the trails in 2024. But honestly, there’s no dog tree big enough to fit all our training, trail and pals of WanderPaws!🎄🐾

We’re so grateful for this wonderful community and can’t wait to keep growing and sharing more adventures in 2025!
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09/26/2024

We’re going to try sharing more of the success stories we see with dogs overcoming fear and anxiety❤️

Clark just turned 3 yesterday (make sure to send him some love!), and he celebrated by running off-leash with his friends for the first time in months!

A few months ago, Clark was full of energy, frolicking in the woods with his pals. However, he started showing significant fear and anxiety both during walks and at home. As Clark and his mum worked through the root causes of his anxiety, on the walks we scaled back his off-leash time and traded in some long lead time.

We’ve been following Clark’s cues and paying close attention to his body language and all signs were pointing towards wanting to venture off the leash and run with his friends again. Words can’t really express how much it warmed my heart to see Clark running freely again in the woods again yesterday.

Healing takes time. If you’re facing anxiety—whether for yourself or your dog—remember to be patient. Small steps and a little grace go a long way. Clark is truly an inspiration, and we’re thrilled to share his journey!

05/21/2024

It’s been almost 6 months without Zoe’s sparkle and she is still just as much a piece of my heart❤️

Grief is one of the toughest of all life’s lessons. My journey with dogs AND grief revolved so much around Zoe for almost 15 years, id be lying if I said it hasn’t left me feeling a little uncertain about who I am without her and what this business is without her.

I’ve been quiet lately and honoring my past while becoming curious about the future. This has been a time of introspection and I’m finding solace in the woods with the dogs🐾🍃

I’m not certain what the next chapter for WanderPaws is, but I’m excited to find out and I know it’ll be special with Zoe’s sparkle leading the way✨

04/27/2024

The love is mutual here at WP🥰

We had to say farewell to another one of our pack members, JP this week. This sweet guy has been hiking with us for 4+ years and we’re going to miss him so much!

Don’t worry, JP will hopefully be back for a guest visit now and again 💛
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03/26/2024

Have you met JP!??

This guy is one of the coolest dudes around and we are so thankful to have had almost 4 years of hiking with JP! He is 9 human years old and you wouldn’t know it!

JP loves swimming with his friends & he gets along with all the other dogs so well❤️

Shout out to his mum&dad for always leaving post hike kong treat filled with peas & other fresh foods! We love to see the pack eating well 😍
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03/01/2024

Here’s a pic of Gus cheesin’ & wishin’ all the paw pals of the universe to have lovely weekend!
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02/28/2024

If you’ve been a part of the WanderPaws community for a while, you likely recognize Joe & Nero!

These two have been a part of the WP pack since the beginning taking great photos & videos or joining the paw pals for a hike! Joe .media has been in the background scenes and it’s time we’ve brought him to the forefront and start building his own WanderPaws pack walk.

Joe & Nero will be taking a smaller crew on Fridays for those dogs on the waitlist for the bigger group hikes or dogs who may need a little more guidance on an adventure hike.

Get in touch today to set up your consultation! These spots won’t last long!!!

And don’t forget to follow .nora_ for great content of Joe’s fur family!

02/21/2024

One of the best parts of owning a dog training & walking business is that I can literally put myself in the shoes of all my clients.

You have a problem with your dog?
Leash pulling? Barking? Recall? Reactivity? Separation anxiety? I’ve been there, too!

The embarrassment of your dog jumping and barking at someone when they come to your door. The anxious feeling when your dog lunges at another.
Ohhh, yes I’ve been there. It sucks🙈

I understand what you’re going through!! And I’m here to help😌
We’re all learning ( sometimes the hard way) and GROWING. I can tell you for sure that you’re not alone. And your struggles do not have to be forever.
You can build a more balanced life with your dog, too💕💕
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02/20/2024

February sometimes brings on the winter blues, but you know what it’s a really good time for?!
TRAINING practice!! 😎

While you’re stuck inside a little more, come up with a 3-5 minute training practice plan you can stick to a few times a day. Training can feel daunting but all you really need is a consistent 10-15 minutes a day and you’re going to be noticing leaps and bounds of improvement!

The indoor training will be a great low distraction zone to get confident for when you’re hitting the trails where there will no doubt be more distractions. But *BONUS* the trails are quieter now, so this is the time to get out and put those practice training sessions to the test and slowly build up tolerance for when things get busy outdoors again.

A clear & consistent plan with ALL handlers of the dog goes a long way. We’re here to help 💛

12/12/2023

Saying bye for now to sweet Zoe on Friday♥️
She’s been my sidekick for 14+ years and if not with me, she was hanging out with papa who she loves so much.

There’s nothing I could do or say to sum up the gift of Zoe’s presence. She’s always walked through the world so elegantly. She’s wise, gentle; and kind. Sometimes I swear she trained herself and maybe even is part human😌, she is the goodest girl.

I love to believe that she was sent to my family and I to support us in the lifelong challenge of grieving the loss of our mother.
She got me up and going on hard & dark days and helped me through the long and grueling rollercoaster that is grief.

I remember first realizing in my 20’s that I was struggling with depression, and had been for many years but didn’t have the education to know it was my mental health. Walking in nature with Zoe was often the only thing that made me feel like I could face another day. Zoe was a gift and the medicine I needed to find the courage to heal.

Fast forward almost 15 years, and I now have turned being in nature and working with dogs into my life and career. I have worked hard to build a beautiful life and though there will always be tough times, sweet Zoe guided me towards a much more abundant and peaceful life. She’s always been my therapy dog and a comfort to friends, family, and clients I supported in my past career of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities.

I’m going to miss best friend, but it’s time for her spirit to find a new adventure. WanderPaws exists because of Zoe and her legacy will live on through all the other dogs who get to adventure with their friends because of Zoe and her pals who created Waggytails, now known as WanderPaws.

Send Zoe some love to carry her into a graceful exit of this universe and onto her next chapter. She’ll forever be remembered as my first soulmate and the best adventure buddy I could have ever asked for! Love you forever Zozo♥️

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