Focus Dog Walking

26/06/2025

NEWS! EXCLUSIVELY for graduates of Focus Dog Behaviour and Training’s Beginners Courses.

You’ve been to class ✅
You’ve practised at home ✅
But when you step outside… 😬 it would be really helpful if Pippa was there.
Beyond Your Home – Foundations is the first of my new group outdoor training programmes
It bridges the gap between the classroom and the real world, showing you how to use your beginner training.
This isn’t a drop-in. It’s not a social stroll.
It’s not about standing in a circle in the middle of a field.
It’s real-world training on A-to-B walks — with your trainer right there beside you.

You can book Here: https://www.focusdogbehaviour.co.uk/book-a-class
Spaces are limited.
I'm very excited 🙂
Pippa x

20/06/2025

Every month at Focus Dog Behaviour and Training, our Puppy Social has a theme to support your puppy’s socialisation.

This month’s theme is... CATS!

Our on-lead Puppy Social is a structured, spacious indoor environment designed for confidence building, novelty exposure, and gentle exploration — perfect for pups who want to learn without being overwhelmed.

Booking must be made in advance
Cottingley Community Centre
9.00am
28th June 2025
💻 Book at https://www.focusdogbehaviour.co.uk/Puppy-Socials

19/06/2025

It’s heating up, and it’s only going to get hotter over the next few days.

If you’re unsure what’s safe for YOUR DOG in the heat, check with YOUR VET – not the internet. Your vet knows best. If you have any concerns at all, give them a call.

Generally speaking, if you’ve got an elderly dog, a puppy, a flat-faced breed, or a dog with known health conditions, it’s usually safest to keep them indoors in a cool, well-ventilated space.

•Keep fresh water nearby so they don’t have to go far to drink.
•Keep an eye on room temperature – some homes get surprisingly warm indoors.
•Brush your dog – removing dead hair or tangles allows their coat to do its job more efficiently.
•Keep the curtains closed can help to stop indoor temperatures rising.
•Offer cool flooring.

For healthy dogs:
✅ Walk early – but ONLY if it’s genuinely cool.
✅ Stick to shaded routes where the air stays cooler.
✅ Take plenty of water with you – and check ahead of time that your dog is comfortable drinking from your chosen container.

If you're driving somewhere:
•Pre-cool your car BEFORE your dog gets in,
•Park in the shade (or use shades).
•DON'T leave your dog waiting inside.

And just to say, there’s no need to feel guilty about skipping a walk. Our dogs aren’t adapted to this level of heat, and they don’t understand the dangers.

There are cooling products that can help dogs stay more comfortable – mats, vests, fans, frozen treats – but they’re not a replacement for keeping dogs out of the heat. They offer comfort, not protection.

River will wear her cooling vest https://amzn.to/4e5rIWC when she goes outside once it’s cooled down again – just to keep her a bit more comfy. But she won’t be getting any walks on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. She has a shorter snout than the average dog, which puts her at higher risk in hot weather. It’s just not worth it. Indoors, she has access to cool resting spots and her cooling mat https://amzn.to/3TsxFn8 if she needs it.

Remember: check with your vet – not the internet. Your vet knows best. If you’re ever unsure, or even slightly worried, give them a call.

Stay cool, stay sensible – your dog will thank you later.
Pippa x

23/05/2025

Join us on Saturday 31st May for a Puppy Social in Cottingley.
It’s the perfect post–bank holiday reset: a trainer-led session where your puppy can build confidence around new people, sights, sounds, and everyday challenges.
No chaos. No off-lead madness. Just structured exposure that supports your puppy’s development.
Only £5.00!
Book now at https://focusdogwalkinggmailcom.as.me/?appointmentType=category:Group%20Event%20-%20Puppy%20Socials

22/05/2025

Happy Sherlock Holmes Day!

In my Beyond Beginners class, every dog becomes a scent detective, no matter their breed or age.

As well as developing obedience skills, you and your dog can progress from Bronze level scent detection all the way to Gold at no extra cost.
They’ll build confidence, grow focus, and have a brilliant time doing it.

Scent work is an activity you can enjoy anywhere - indoors or outdoors - and you don’t need loads of equipment or other people.

Reveal your dog’s inner Sherlock and book here: https://focusdogwalkinggmailcom.as.me/?appointmentType=category:Group%20Class%20-%20Beyond%20Beginners%20%28levels%20and%20scent%20work%29

16/05/2025

https://www.focusdogbehaviour.co.uk/blog/safety-matters-in-professional-dog-walking

Dog walking is about health, safety and welfare; understanding our responsibilities, the law, and the consequences of failures.

02/05/2025

What's Coming Up In May.. Puppy class, beyond beginners starts Saturday 10th May, teen and adult beginners, the monthly Puppy Social.
The tick season is starting and they don't just live in the countryside! It’s wise to check your pup/dog after garden playtime, especially if they’ve been rummaging in borders or under shrubs.
Pippa x

21/04/2025

30/03/2025

It's a very sad today. x

24/03/2025

I'm really sorry!! I just had reason to check my email's junk/spam folder and noticed that a lot of enquiries have automatically been routed to that folder without my knowledge!! I tagged them as "not junk" and now they have disappeared into the ether! So I am totally unable to reply. I'm not being rude - I can't find them anywhere now!
If you haven't received a reply to an email please text me and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Sincere apologies in the meantime.
Pippa x

14/03/2025

Heads up on Parvo in Shipley!

13/03/2025

Did you know I offer a whole range of services for dog and puppies?