Doggie Steps Dog Training

26/01/2025

I love these two. I was lucky enough to assess them, and they are a real delight. 💙🩷
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25/01/2025

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Small dogs can have a really tough time of it. Because they are small they are not always respected and listened to as much as larger breeds.

I should add that there are many excellent guardians and caregivers of small dogs who do make a huge amount of effort to help their small dogs feel comfortable in the world and who advocate for them, but sadly there are also far too many who don't, or other people who don't understand and don't try to.

Because these little dogs are small enough to be easily manhandled, the same amount of time is not always put into their training and ensuring that they are comfortable with what is going on around them.

Is it then any wonder that they become scared and vocal about their fear and wish to be left alone?

For more see a link to an article in the comments.

22/01/2025

Look at this handsome boy, Harvey. Ha ve you got space for him. 💙
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MEET HARVEY IN HIS BESTEST SITTING POSITION 💙

Harvey is a 3 year old English Springer Spaniel who is looking for a new home only because of the deteriorating health of his current family.
Harvey is anxious around new people but just needs time to get to know you. He is a really sweet boy.
He can live with dog savvy, older children and a calmer older dog. No cats
He knows his basic commands.
He can be noise sensitive and is worried about new people outside and can bark and lunge. He needs a new owner who is prepared to help him with his confident and general lead skills. St Francis are happy to help new owners with this to enable Harvey to live his best life.
He has not been neutered because the vets won’t do it while he is anxious so this will need to be addressed in the future once his confidence has grown.

If you think you could be the new home that can give Harvey the training and adventures he deserves then please complete the form in the attached link:

https://stfrancisnewquay.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Register-to-Adopt-a-Dog-2024.pdf

If you are unable to complete the form, please send us an email us on [email protected] requesting a Word version of the form and one will be sent by return.
Please do not call the main number as the team are part time and have a huge workload so please communicate by email.

22/01/2025

Daisy is a real sweetie, im so lucky to have met her. Are you looking to give this princess a lovely long term foster home? 💜 ahttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/15o7sg7jNS/

22/01/2025

Now, he is a real beauty that I was lucky to assess. Do you have a place on the sofa for him! 💙 https://www.facebook.com/share/15Wq86nnRS/

18/01/2025

Someone has had his first bath, he definitely needed it! 😬

18/01/2025

This is such an interesting article. All dogs have a potential to bite if we dont listen and avocate for them! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14JWRdYKK8/

11/01/2025

I am lucky to be working with this beautiful girl. Please help me find her forever home. She really does deserve it. I absolutely love her ❣️
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09/01/2025

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THEY ARE BEING HOMED SEPARATELY

IT HARD NOT TO GET ATTACHED BUT THESE GIRLS PULL AT MY HEART STRINGS HAVING SPENT SOME TIME WITH THEM 🌸🩷🌸🩷🌸

RITA AND MAVIS ARE CURRENTLY IN FOSTER AND LOOKING FOR THEIR FOREVER HOMES.

Rita is the smaller of the two and is the more confident and Mavis is the larger girl. They are both very affectionate, sweet girls.
If you don’t like cuddles and kisses and shed loads of affection, then it’s best you don’t apply for these two.

There really isn’t anything negative I can say about them. They get on with other dogs. They are fine with dog savvy older children. They are ok to be left for up to 4 hours. They travel well in the car and love to go for good sniffy walks and they can travel quite a distance if you’re up for it. They walk well on the leads. We haven’t let them off lead so not sure about recall but they don’t tend to go far away from their handler. They will need to be spayed but we would like to leave this until they are settled into the forever home although St Francis will pay for the procedures.
They have not been cat tested so a home without cats would be a requirement.

These 2 girls are golden and anyone who is lucky to adopt them will never want for love.❤️

If you think you can cope with this much cuteness, then please apply using the link below

https://stfrancisnewquay.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Register-to-Adopt-a-Dog-2024.pdf
If you are unable to fill out the form, please drop us an email on [email protected] and request a Word version of the form

Please do not apply via Facebook or Messenger as it is likely to be missed.

09/01/2025

The BBC seems to be promoting aversive tools like shock collars. This absolutely breaks my heart that anyone would think harming their dog would help them. ,Shame on any so-called trainer that uses them, It really doesn't help. You may see a quick fix, but it will not fix the problem in the long run. It will break down any bond you have with your dog. It will also potentially cause more issues for your dog that now won't look at you for safety but will now start to fear you. As a positive, reward based trainer. Yes, my methods may take longer, but they will be done in an ethical, kind way. I want your dog to bond deeply with you, knowing that they can rely on you to have their back in any situation. You have learnt to communicate with them and understand their needs and wants. If you can do all this with your dog, and this sets them up to have a good, long, happy life with you. Why would you want to cause them pain?
Please always advocate for your dog.

05/01/2025

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05/01/2025

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31/12/2024

Happy New Year! Here's to many more ❤️🐶🐶🥂🎊

24/12/2024

My little foster boy has had 21 teeth out and apparently would have been in pain since he was 5 years old. He's now 10 years old. How does this happen. How can people not notice!!!😢💔

24/12/2024

My lovely little senior foster dog has been dropped off to have some of his teeth out this morning. Feeling worried 😟😳

22/12/2024

21/12/2024

That's it. I think I've finally finished work. So I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and New Year. 🎄🎉🤶🎅😀