Hairy Poppins

25/03/2025

Hairy Poppins is fully booked so I am unable to accept new customers

05/03/2025

🚨 Attention Halifax Dog Owners! 🚨

There are reports of canine parvovirus (parvo) in the Halifax area. Parvo is a highly contagious virus and is often fatal for dogs, particularly unvaccinated puppies.

Symptoms to Watch For:

Severe, often bloody, diarrhoea

Vomiting

Loss of appetite

Lethargy or weakness

Fever

If your dog exhibits any of these signs, contact your vet immediately. Early intervention is crucial for the best chance of recovery.

Preventative Measures:

ALWAYS PICK UP YOUR DOGS POO AND DISPOSE OF IN A BIN IF THERE ISN'T A BIN TAKE IT HOME AND BIN IT

Vaccination: Ensure your dog is up-to-date with their parvovirus vaccinations. Puppies should receive their initial vaccines followed by regular boosters as advised by your vet.

Hygiene: Avoid areas known to be contaminated and practice good hygiene after handling other dogs.

Awareness: Be cautious when socialising puppies or unvaccinated dogs, especially in public spaces.

Parvovirus can survive in the environment for extended periods, making it essential to maintain vigilance even in familiar areas.

Let's work together to keep our canine companions safe. Please share this information with fellow dog owners in Halifax and consult your vet
for more advice on protecting your pet.

Be careful and be aware 🐾

04/03/2025

29/01/2025

Mylo settling in nicely and poorly Teddy enjoying the sunshine 🌞

24/01/2025

I've actually remembered to post some photos, some taken today hence the windswept look on some . It has been a little bit breezy out there today !
Welcome to my new walker, Mylo, a lovely border collie, I think we have some adventures ahead 😍. Have a great weekend everyone

24/01/2025

Check your gates & fences are secure before letting your dog out

22/01/2025

What a little beauty 😍

10/01/2025

Friday frolics 🥰. A good end to a rubbish week. Take care all and fingers crossed for the temperature rise we are promised 😁

10/01/2025

Thursday treks 😍

08/01/2025

Not a great first full week of 2025 but still had some walks despite the weather. Here's two of the beauties caught on camera🥰😍

01/01/2025

Happy New Year to you all. Wishing us all a year of happiness, smiles and sunshine x

24/12/2024

A big big THANK YOU for the lovely, thoughtful gifts, flowers , bottles and cards . Wishing each and everyone of you a very happy Christmas and a peaceful, fabulous New Year . Thank you for your continued custom , it is an absolute privilege to walk all my furry friends .... I am a very lucky person ☺️. THANK YOU , love from Andrea aka Hairy Poppins 🐾🐾 ❤️💙💜 🎅🤶

19/12/2024

❤️Reactive dog owners - this one’s for you❤️
😊Non-reactive dog owners please read!😊
Please stop telling reactive dog owners
“You shouldn’t have that dog out” or
“Well my dog is friendly he just wants to say hi”
Stop shouting at reactive dog owners,
Stop rolling your eyes, stop glaring, staring and judging!!! Stop hating and being awkward! Stop making life difficult!! Give them space and time!!
Maybe, just maybe they’re trying their hardest to rehabilitate their dog!
Maybe they’ve come to me and I’ve told them to walk their dog and expose them!
Maybe they’ve spent thousands on other trainers who told them not to walk their dog and that made their dog worse!
Maybe their dog was medicated and not allowed to interact!
Maybe their dog was a lockdown dog who couldn’t socialise!
Maybe their dog is a foreign rescue and hasn’t got used to a lead!
Maybe their dog is excited/frustrated not aggressive at all!!
Maybe their dog IS aggressive and is a massive genetic mess that they’re trying to help!
Maybe they have rescued this dog from a horrible situation!
Maybe they’re having a bad day with an aggressive dog and they’re at their wits end!

It’s so much better for you to give them space and appreciate their struggle. Maybe you’re blessed with a genetically sound, well trained balanced dog…. Just wait till your next dog is a hot mess you’ll soon regret your judgement!

Soooooo many of my Clients with reactive dogs are reporting awful treatment, antagonistic behaviour and people being so disrespectful to them just trying to stay safe!
Please remember most reactive dog owners are TERRIFIED that their dog will hurt another dog! And you letting your dog run over is pretty dangerous/ and your judgement is gonna sting them and ruin their day!

Reactive dogs have a right to be walked! They NEED to be walked and exposed just as much as your dog!
If you want to understand more please come here and I’ll put you on the end of a lead with a reactive dog and take you for a walk!! It will
Change your perspective pretty quick!!!

REACTIVE DOGS AREN’T BAD DOGS
REACTIVE DOG OWNERS AREN’T BAD OWNERS

Copied from Impact Behaviour

08/12/2024

Riley enjoying a puddle paddle 🥰

27/11/2024

A sad farewell for Hairy Poppins . My longest time walking buddy is moving house and had his last walk with me today. An absolute pleasure to walk he is such a gentleman . Very well mannered and great to walk alone and with other dogs. We have walked hundreds of miles and had a lot of fun. He's claimed umpteen lost balls over the years , carrying them safely home with him. A huge thankyou to his Mum for trusting me with this little treasure, he ( and your family) will be greatly missed . Wishing you all much happiness and sunshine in your new home x (Tons of photos from over the years. The one with me on is from today , I was trying to get a selfie of us ! 🤣)

17/01/2024

Some from this week's walks ... sorry if yours isn't on them , I take pics when I remember 🫣

08/01/2024

A very cute new walking buddy had his 1st walk with me today 😍

07/01/2024

A few of this weeks doggies. A gentle but very wet start to the new year. Looking forward to next week, some dry days hopefully and welcoming a new furry walker to Hairy Poppins 😁