The Paw Pad

09/08/2024

The first episode of our new podcast discussing all things dog is available now on Spotify and YouTube 🐶😬🤪🫶

Eeek! We've done a thing 🫣

I'm excited to share with you our new podcast!

Ruff Realities and Revelations 🎉

Join Deb & I for our eclectic conversations about all things dog. No topic is off limits when a dog trainer and groomer get together 😂

https://i.mtr.cool/mqeuxgqxuv

You can also find us here too

https://i.mtr.cool/lasnhxfkns

We hope you like it and feel free to share 🫶

01/08/2024

Hope to see some of you at Doghailes 24 on Sunday! I’ll be on the East Coast Dog Training stall 🐶

23/06/2024

04/06/2024

I recently spent an excellent weekend trying to learn a bit more about chronic pain. I'm sure you know it's something I'm particularly interested in, as I'm always banging on about it (well, that and feet)🤣
Sadly so many of our dogs (and cats) suffer from chronic pain, and many of the dogs who come to see me because they haven't been coping well with grooming elsewhere have underlying pain issues.
Even though I'm a small cog in your dog's care wheel, I'm keen to do everything I can to make sure I'm best equipped to listen to what your dog is saying, and I'm already looking forward to the 2025 symposium 😀

31/05/2024

Get ready for Pride Month with one of our rainbow Dugdanas. You can grab one at The Dog House or add it to your groom 🏳️‍🌈

Model - Luna 🫶

18/05/2024

Thank you to everyone who accommodated last minute changes this week whilst I said goodbye to Cousin Leo. He was the best of dogs.

24/04/2024

Actual footage of me and your dog 🤣

16/03/2024

Love my wee golden oldies 🫶

16/03/2024

14/02/2024

Congratulations to The Veterinary Wellness Centre who open their doors today. Hope you all have a fantastic first day 🥳🫶

Believe it or not we WILL be ready to welcome you to The Wellness Centre in the morning!

The team are all working hard to get things ready... We are so excited to see you all soon!!!

13/02/2024

Will your pup get some pancakes tonight? 🥞

12/02/2024

Barklay Park Dog Day Care Centre are very pleased to be looking for a morning Dog Bus Driver to join our team.

The right person will be a great team player, highly motivated and enthusiastic. You will be happy with all breeds and sizes of dogs and confident driving in and around Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

A strong stomach and a great sense of humour is vital for this role.

Applicants must hold a full clean driving licence, have experience of driving and parking vans and be happy and confident driving throughout Edinburgh and surrounding areas. For insurance purposes you will need to be over 25 years of age

Be comfortable transporting precious cargo courteously whilst representing the business. Politely dealing with customers and happy to follow instructions. Happy to use our simple system to follow customer instructions.

Ideally the applicant will be available for an immediate start
The vacancy is 7.30am - 10.30am week days with an opportunity for overtime readily available

18/01/2024

Who can relate? 🤣🙈

17/01/2024

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Ooft with the sharp temperature drop winter weather is here 🥶

Everyone is wrapping up with extra layers to keep warm and trying to find footwear that doesn't turn you into a figure skater the second you walk outside 🤣
We're all hoping and praying we don't fall.

Dogs are no different. Check out these winter tips ⬇️

☃️ If you've walked them in areas where grit/salt has been used then clean their paws when you get home. These mixes can contain antifreeze and you don't want your dog licking that off their paws.

☃️ Throwing balls/toys for your dog when the ground is slippy (mud, snow, ice etc) increases the chance of injuries. Leave those toys at home.

☃️ Do you have a short coated, elderly or very young dog? If you do they'll love it if you get them a cosy coat for walks in cold weather.

Stay safe over the next few days ☃️

27/12/2023

Classic FM’s Pet Classics is back, to help calm anxious animals during the New Year’s Eve fireworks. 31 December, 7-10pm. 🐾

23/12/2023

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Merry Christmas from me and Cousin Leo 🎄
Have a great time, and keep brushing 🐩

22/12/2023

Managed to get a few pics this year of some of the gang after their festive spruce ups 🎄 A vast improvement on last year when I didn’t take any 🤣

19/12/2023

Happy Birthday Freddie! 🥳

19/12/2023

🙏 Please don’t try to nip to the shops whilst you’re waiting - folk aren’t making it back on time which makes it tricky for scheduling. This week is super busy with all the squeezy ins I’ve added to get everyone spruced up for Santa 🎄🎅🏻

Why not pop up to Pickers Bothy instead for their tasty coffee and scones ☕️

16/12/2023

Handsome Arlo is ready for Santa 🫶🎄🎅🏻

15/12/2023

How cute is Buddy? 🫶🎄

25/11/2023

Our up the road neighbour is having their Christmas Market event this evening 🎄

23/11/2023

Pop me a message if you'd like to secure some 2024 dates. (existing customers only please 🐩)

04/11/2023

Plan your walks so that you can both enjoy them without sudden bangs going off. Make sure their main walks are before dark. That way you can see properly and

02/11/2023

If you ever feel like your job is pointless, remember it could be worse - there are people grooming white dogs during autumn storms 😫🤣