Focus Dog Walking

30/07/2024

Meet Team Harry :) x

26/07/2024

Just received confirmation I passed the Easy Peasy Instructor Assessment :)

14/05/2024

loving scent work! :)

30/04/2024

When you've stopped filming and your dog says "more please" :) x

29/03/2024

Remember to keep all that chocolate out of reach this Easter!

25/03/2024

Information for local clients of Avenue Vets

𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝘀.

As of Monday 29th April, our Shipley/Saltaire branch will permanently close and many members of our team will be moving across to our Bingley site.

While this change may come as a surprise, we want to reassure you that your pets will continue to receive the best possible care at our other location.

📍 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: Avenue Vets, 31 Park Road, Bingley, BD16 4BL
☎️ 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲: 01274 510868

Just a short 2.5-mile drive from Shipley, our Bingley surgery will have familiar faces from the Shipley team, ensuring continuity of care. By consolidating our resources, we are able to provide an even better service.

For those with appointments booked at Shipley/Saltaire before the 29th April, no need to worry – your appointments will proceed as scheduled. However, if you have appointments booked after this date, we'll be in touch to reschedule at our Bingley surgery.

Rest assured, all your pet's records have been seamlessly transferred to our Bingley branch for your convenience. And for our Pet Health Plan members, your benefits will continue uninterrupted.

Thank you for your support during this transition. We look forward to continuing to serve you and your pets at our new Bingley location!

15/03/2024

Just been issued with a new permanent logo :)

22/02/2024

Couldn't help but share this
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/DskTykxWFryXQTdp/

16/02/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/mzzKmeUaapX5zzYB/

Team member Christine Anderton needs your help! Her supply of standard poodles is low and she needs some of your beautiful poodles to compete with around the UK this year. If you think you have a suitable dog for her please message her directly.

German or T-Trim (might consider other trims)

❤️❤️❤️❤️

15/02/2024

A little update from my earlier post. THIS! :)

15/02/2024

Very proud to announce....

12/02/2024

Ooh pancakes for dogs :)

Learn how to cook dog-friendly pancakes this pancake day. This recipe is great if you want to include your furry friend in some baking!

08/02/2024

It's official.. a snow day

16/01/2024

Just saying....3 distinctions and a merit :) x

08/01/2024

As a dog walker of many, many years it still saddens me that this profession has so little regulation. I took this course to demonstrate my commitment to promote the well-being of the dogs I am entrusted with. I hope that this course will be the beginnings of a quality kitemark all dog owners can rely on.
Pippa x

01/01/2024

Santa delivered a new business phone over the festive period. I wish the elves had pre-programmed it as it is currently driving me crazy. My 13 year old phone was a breeze! it couldn't do anything other than call and receive = heaven. If you message me over the next couple of days, just bear with me please.
Pippa x

01/01/2024

I'm sooooooo excited about the year ahead! x

22/12/2023

Well, that's a wrap. Focus Dog Walking and Focus Dog Behaviour and Training are officially on holiday. Thank you to all of my lovely clients for your cards and gifts. Most importantly THANK YOU for trusting me with your gorgeous dogs.
Have a very merry Christmas!

05/12/2023

Thrilled! I'm super busy behind the scenes (as always!)...There's so much I'm doing (big reveals coming early 2024!). One of the things involves being assessed by one of the best dog training companies in the world (imho). Sent in my first two assessment videos and was relieved my training was described as "impeccable"! Needless to say a huge grin has been on my face all day and will remain there for some time to come. If you see me smiling, now you know why! ;) x

02/12/2023

23/11/2023

Spectacular life skills class tonight :) An unbelievable transformation in handlers and dogs! X

16/11/2023

Loving my Thursday evening life skills class. Dogs and handlers are doing so well. Really proud of what they are achieving. Lovely progression :) x

19/10/2023

Well, tonight was the last week of the focus and confidence course. Wow! what a difference. We had begun week 1 with screens, week 7 no screens and the dogs moving about the hall playing games, calmly checking out what the other dogs were doing if they wanted to and returning their attention to their handler. Beautiful, relaxed body language and posture. Owners have left with real life applications of the things they've learnt. The dogs have had enormous fun, they've been given a way to communicate and choice. Perfect :) x

06/10/2023

Last night was week 5 of the In-Person Focus and Confidence class. I can't tell you how much I love teaching this class. Lovely progression in the classes and such fun. Last night included Middle training, the enrichment pattern game and progressing Whiplash Turn through thresholds. Time in the class absolutely flies.
There's only two weeks left of this current course :( if anyone's interested in taking the next course can you p.m me please. If I have enough numbers I'll run it again. If not, it will run again in around 6 months or so. X

02/10/2023

Just a little (but very important!) safety advice:
If you use a trailing long line/long lead when building your dog's/puppy's recall skills this should ALWAYS be attached to a harness NEVER to their collar. This prevents the very real risk of traumatic neck injuries.
Even when attaching to a harness you should also check the environment is suitable for a trailing long line = you don't want your dog/puppy running flat out and getting tangled around a tree or fence post.
Some long lines are better suited for trailing than others.
Keep your pup/dog safe! :)
Pippa x

01/10/2023

Your puppy's first few weeks at home with you is a crucial time of your puppy's development and you want to be assured your setting your puppy up for success. Rest assured help is at hand at Focus Dog Behaviour and Training.x

28/09/2023

Guess who's on this map?! :) x

The official map of Certified Control Unleashed™ Instructors ©Leslie McDevitt, 2020

28/09/2023

Week 4 of my focus and confidence class (I forgot to post last week). This class is the highlight of my week. Seeing week on week progression. Sometimes it's just the smallest thing that is just so profound. The glances, calm processing, the sheer joy of the dog, owners chuckling and smiling alongside their dogs. Owners enjoying how engaged their dogs are. Its really lovely to be part of that :) x