Dogs Can Do

23/06/2024

The lovely Maya gained her KC Puppy Foundation award today, this pup has absorbed learning like a sponge, she loves it!

21/06/2024

Classes Sunday 23 June -
Pups 11 am
Intermediate/Advanced 12.15 pm
Teens 1.30 pm
Please message or comment to book on.
Warning - it is Bacup Carnival day so Market St/New Line may be closed from 11 am for a while whilst the procession goes to the park.

19/06/2024

Trixie has had a lovely day at The Royal Cheshire County Show. Hard to believe that was her third year at that show already, times flies!

17/06/2024

Photos from our Fun Show in aid of PAWS at Todmorden Agricultural Show yesterday.

15/06/2024

NO classes tomorrow 16 June as we are at Todmorden Agricultural Show running the fun dog show, hope to see you all there!

14/06/2024

𝟐 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎!

2 MORE SLEEPS! The animals are preparing for take-off, the vendors are packing up their vehicles… and we’re… well…we’re just waiting for you all to arrive!

Join us to enjoy:
▪️ A packed programme of entertainment
▪️ Hands on fun and educational activities for children
▪️ Top livestock exhibitors from the region and beyond
▪️ Get up close and personal with animals
▪️ Indulge in local and national food and drink produce
▪️ Make a beeline for the fantastic bees & honey stall
▪️ A huge selection of craft stalls
▪️ Dog show
▪️ Funfair
▪ A huge variety of local and national exhibitors
▪ Kids go free (Up to age 16)

📅 Sunday 16th June 10am - 4pm

🎟 Tickets £8 per person (2 adults £15), under 16s free (purchase on the day)

📍 RIVERSIDE CENTRE, Rochdale Road, Todmorden, OL14 6UH

14/06/2024

𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗜 𝗔𝗟𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗔 𝗗𝗢𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗥

The dog was being walked on a pavement next to a road....

On a retractable lead

The dog suddenly leapt into the road

Luckily due to my lightning reflexes ⚡ I swerved my car just in time

Thankfully there was no other vehicles coming towards me in the opposite direction. Thankfully as I was able to swerve rather than suddenly brake I avoided the possibility of the car behind colliding with mine

There could have been 1 dead dog, a devastated owner, a traumatized me (and other driver) and two damaged cars. All because someone chose to use a retractable lead next to a road

I'm shaken

The owner got angry with his dog and gave it a big tug with the lead and shouted. I understand the frustration, especially when a dog that usually keeps to the pavement suddenly does the unexpected, but the dog didn't deserve a telling off because the dog was just being a dog

This could have been avoided by clipping the dog onto a short lead

Now I'm not against retractable leads unlike most dog professionals. I do actually think they a few specific and appropriate uses. But we must put safety first and consider others around us

A retractable lead is not the right lead choice while walking along the pavement. If you use the extension of the lead in an open area then you need to carry the retractable lead with you, and attach your dog onto a short lead while you walk to that destination.

PLEASE if you use a retractable lead, you need to do a quick risk assessment. Is the environment an appropriate place to use this lead? What could go wrong? If you are near a road then the answer is no and you could be risking your dog's life

There are people that will be reading this that will think it won't happen to them and that I am being dramatic. Surely nobody thinks it'll happen to their dog? Nobody attaches their dog to a retractable lead, walks near a road and expects their dog to jump into oncoming traffic

I actually know two dogs that lost their lives by being hit by cars due to inappropriate use of a retractable lead. Those people didn't think it would happen to them either.

The truth is this can happen to any dog. Dogs are unpredictable, even he most 'obedient' and well trained dog. The dog I nearly hit today was simply SNIFFING something interesting in the road

No dog is a robot

Dogs get startled

Dogs instincts take over

Don't risk it. Not only is it not fair on your dog to put them at risk like this, it is not fair for road users

12/06/2024

Anyone looking for dog or cat stuff there is lots to choose from in this charity shop and your purchases will help Rossendale Responsible Animal Rescue -RRAR

10/06/2024

Clever boy Beldin!

10/06/2024

Well done Meg!

10/06/2024

That's Stephen at his happiest with the lovely Vinnie, well done!

10/06/2024

A happy Corvo, well done!

10/06/2024

A very proud of himself Archie!

10/06/2024

On Sunday Meg, Archie, Vinnie, Beldin and Corvo achieved their APDT Good Companion Foundation awards, well done!

10/06/2024

Never work with children or dogs! Getting organised......

07/06/2024

Classes on Sunday 9 June -
Pups 11 am
Intermediate/Advanced 12.15 pm
Teens 1.30 pm
Please message or comment to book on.
Photo of our Advanced class out and about.

01/06/2024

Classes Sunday 2 June -
Pups 11 am
Intermediate/Advanced 12.15 pm
Teens 1.30 pm
Please message or comment to book on, thanks.

30/05/2024

For the lucky Best In Show winner at our show at Todmorden Agricultural Show, massive thank you to The Valley Petshop.

Happy Thursday 😊

It's been a hectic week so far! 🥰 truly grateful 🙏

Prize donations done for the up and coming events we've sponsored 😀
This one is for

Todmorden agricultural show is on 16th June at Riverside centre in Todmorden!Get yourselves and your pooches there and join in the dog show, you could win our hamper 🐕🥰

We are open till 5pm today 😀
5-7 St James Square Bacup
Www.thevalleypetshop.co.uk
01706 593461

25/05/2024

Dougie isn't at class tomorrow, looks like he's having a lovely time on his hols!

24/05/2024

Classes Sunday 26 May
Pups 11 am - spaces available
Intermediate/Advanced 12.15 pm
Teens 1.30 pm
Please message or comment to book on.

24/05/2024

To teach your dog to walk on a loose lead takes time, patience and lots of reinforcement, this is a link to the first in a series of 3 videos showing you exactly how to teach it.

This video is courtesy of Cyber Dog Online, an 8-week interactive course for teaching your dog to be a well-behaved family member. See our website: http://ww...

24/05/2024

PLEASE HELP .. THIS IS URGENT .. PLEASE SHARE
Is there anyone out there who has a heart big enough to take this old lad on long term Foster?
Dexter is desperate for a home to call his own and for someone to love and care for him in his senior years.
Vets fees will be taken care of by PAWS and we can also help out with food etc. so Dexter's care would be of low cost to his foster family. Since being with us he has been ok with other dogs so he should be fine with another small female dog, and has lived with a cat. If anyone can help please get in touch and give this lovely old boy the life he deserves in his twilight years.

24/05/2024

If you're coming to our dog show at Todmorden Agricultural Show you could also enter the photo comp, get your entries in now!

Todmorden Agricultural at the Riverside Centre, Todmorden, OL14 6UH

18/05/2024

Classes Sunday 19 May -
Pups 11 am
Intermediate/Advanced 12.15 pm
Teens 1.30 pm
Please message or comment to book on.

13/05/2024

Saturday 18 May.

Come and join us this Saturday! 😄

At Hebden's Happy Hounds 2024

We will be there with Laura from Actidog Canicross & Cani-hiking - West Yorkshire Laura is a professional Canicross trainer. I am Cat Donald, professional dog trainer (fully certified with APDT & IMDT).

Come and watch our puppy and progression dogs do their demo at 2 pm.

Drop by our stall and say hello 👋 We'd love to see you!

⭐ This will be a really fun day out for you and your dogs! ⭐

However, watch your dog and if you think they aren't coping with the crowds and other dogs, please take them away to a quieter area. It can sometimes be overwhelming for them.

See you soon!
Cat & Laura 🐾

11/05/2024

Classes Sunday 12 May -
Pups 11 am
Intermediate/Advanced 12.15 pm
Teens 1.30 pm
Please message or comment to book on, thanks.

08/05/2024

Oldham council still refusing planning, not good news for PAWS. Please read and share.

06/05/2024

Meg showing off her controlled greeting manners.

06/05/2024

Training at the supermarket.

06/05/2024

Todmorden Agricultural at the Riverside Centre, Todmorden, OL14 6UH