SPPOT, A Community Interest Company

SPPOT, A Community Interest Company SPPOT provides high quality dog daycare and dog training in Haverfordwest and dog walking across Pembrokeshire.

Great value standard prices plus helpful preferential rates for eligible people and dogs SPPOT is a unique social enterprise offering highly affordable dog daycare, dog walking, dog grooming and dog training and behaviour advice along with accredited training for people and children who experience barriers to work and education.

We still have some places left on our next 7 - week Foundation Training Course starting 24/02/25 ๐ŸพOur courses not only p...
20/02/2025

We still have some places left on our next 7 - week Foundation Training Course starting 24/02/25 ๐Ÿพ

Our courses not only promote kind, fair and effective training but are also fun!

SPPOT isn't just about the bonds we form with the dogs,๐Ÿ• but the friendships and relationships we form with eachother th...
19/02/2025

SPPOT isn't just about the bonds we form with the dogs,๐Ÿ• but the friendships and relationships we form with eachother through a mutual love and respect for dogs ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿถ

Final session for Shadow, Beany, Roo and Harri tonight. We also got to hand out some more Good Companion Awards, so a fa...
17/02/2025

Final session for Shadow, Beany, Roo and Harri tonight. We also got to hand out some more Good Companion Awards, so a fantastic job to all.

The next Foundation Course starts 24/02 with limited availability ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ

Rainy days = extra training sessions (extra treats!) ,but the dogs don't seem to mind! ๐Ÿ˜‹ We did some pattern games and ...
27/01/2025

Rainy days = extra training sessions (extra treats!) ,but the dogs don't seem to mind! ๐Ÿ˜‹

We did some pattern games and some fun clicker training refreshment games ๐Ÿ•

If you go into the woods you may just find some of our winter wanderers! ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸพPickle and his merry gang of friends Jett, Er...
24/01/2025

If you go into the woods you may just find some of our winter wanderers! ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿพ

Pickle and his merry gang of friends Jett, Erin, Ellie and Tracy always enjoy going on a walk in Scolton. As it's well being monthly at SPPOT Kath has created a challenge to see what we can spot on our travels ๐Ÿฆ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŽ

Don't worry if you spot a cheetah, it's only Ellie! ๐Ÿ™€ ๐Ÿ†

The amazing Karen has been doing wellbeing and resilience sessions at SPPOT. She has been teaching us different breathin...
23/01/2025

The amazing Karen has been doing wellbeing and resilience sessions at SPPOT. She has been teaching us different breathing techniques and helpful tips about how to promote our own wellbeing ๐ŸŒž

Even Jett loved the singing bowl๐Ÿคฉ

Just a person walking a dog? No, this is confidence and skill being demonstrated by Ashley and Duchess, who have both ta...
19/01/2025

Just a person walking a dog? No, this is confidence and skill being demonstrated by Ashley and Duchess, who have both taken part in SPPOT's fully accredited training and volunteering programme with enthusiasm, dedication, mutual respect, kindness and a shared love of the outdoors โค๏ธ

This is true as many pet dogs dislike your cold and wet, but they do need replacement activities indoors so they don't g...
15/01/2025

This is true as many pet dogs dislike your cold and wet, but they do need replacement activities indoors so they don't get bored or frustrated - the group is a great place to start.

Most dogs however, especially high energy or working breeds do need those cold, wet walks and ultimately, dare we say, don't get a dog like that if you don't like walking in all weathers!

Happy January everyone, come rain, wind, snow or sun and good luck to everyone doing dry January ๐Ÿคฃ

If your dog doesn't want to go out for a walk in the cold/wet/dark they don't need* to. That is all.

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*๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜บ ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ, ๐˜ฐ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ, ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ช๐˜ณ ๐˜ฆ๐˜น๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ค๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต

Last session for this lovely group tonight. Waldo, Wilfried, Squid and Boris all achieved their Good Companion Award ๐ŸพSt...
15/01/2025

Last session for this lovely group tonight. Waldo, Wilfried, Squid and Boris all achieved their Good Companion Award ๐Ÿพ
Still space available for the next course starting 22/01/25 ๐Ÿถ

There are so many reasons we use harnesses for SPPOT dogs, but here's a nice clear explanation of the physical dangers o...
14/01/2025

There are so many reasons we use harnesses for SPPOT dogs, but here's a nice clear explanation of the physical dangers of any type of collar, when it's pulled tight.

There is no piece of equipment that will stop pulling, only long term, consistent training does that, but a good harness will prevent physical injury, whether you choose to train your dog or not.

January is Wellbeing Month at SPPOT with a whole raft of activities planned for our daycare dogs, from scent work to par...
13/01/2025

January is Wellbeing Month at SPPOT with a whole raft of activities planned for our daycare dogs, from scent work to parkour, pattern games, to flash mob training and Tellington Touch training too.

For people as well, we have yoga/chair yoga; mindfulness & meditation and Tai Chi.

We also have Karen Chandler Solutions with us every week, for Wellness & Resilience Workshops.

Look out for our regular updates throughout January from Erin, Beth, Kath and the whole SPPOT Team โค๏ธ

More Christmas Party Pics! Beth made a gigantic Pass the Parcel game, loaded with challenges and prizes for dogs and peo...
29/12/2024

More Christmas Party Pics!

Beth made a gigantic Pass the Parcel game, loaded with challenges and prizes for dogs and people, which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone

SPPOT's Accredited Training programme forms part of our core purpose of bringing together the needs of people with the n...
29/12/2024

SPPOT's Accredited Training programme forms part of our core purpose of bringing together the needs of people with the needs of dogs.

The annual Presentation Ceremony was at the Christmas party this year and many staff and volunteers were awarded Agored Cymru accreditation and qualification certificates in dog care, welfare, training and walking.

We also introduced new awards to celebrate individual contributions made by SPPOT volunteers.

We've also realised that SPPOT has now grown to the point where the Presentation Ceremony needs its own event instead of being part of Christmas or Halloween. So look out for early news of our June Celebration in the next few weeks โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿน๐ŸŒž

Double Jeopardy Jenga at the SPPOT Christmas Party - will you knock the tower down or will one of the dogs ๐Ÿคฃ
28/12/2024

Double Jeopardy Jenga at the SPPOT Christmas Party - will you knock the tower down or will one of the dogs ๐Ÿคฃ

More photos from our lovely DecemberChristmas Party Preparation - a real tree that everyone loved as well as our three a...
28/12/2024

More photos from our lovely December

Christmas Party Preparation - a real tree that everyone loved as well as our three amazing recycled wood trees

Address

Furzy Park
Haverfordwest
SA611HT

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 8:30pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm

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+441437767648

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Lovely December dog walks with beautiful people and gorgeous dogs ๐Ÿ˜

Happy Christmas Eve!๐ŸŽ„โญ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป Only one more sleep till Santa Paws comes, is anyone as excited as Bucky though?!๐Ÿ˜†

Join us for our spooky Halloween party! All welcome ๐Ÿค— ๐Ÿฆ‡ ๐Ÿงน ๐Ÿ‘ป

A little something for the weekend - why using long lines is a great idea for young dogs #abtc #petprofessionalguildbritishisles #ABTC #forcefreedogtraining #ethicaldogtraining #apdtuk #sppot #apdtuktrainer

ACE Freework has many applications for individual dogs and groups, which are explained nicely by the Wood Green Animal Trust here https://woodgreen.org.uk/pet-advice/dog/what-is-free-work-and-how-can-it-help-my-dog/#:~:text=ACE%20(Animal%20Centred%20Education)%20Free,the%20most%20%E2%80%93%20a%20double%20win! At SPPOT, we have such a companionable group of dogs that we can use it as a gentle group activity, on a very warm day. It looks like a room full of enrichment activities - which it is; but by having activities at different heights and angles, with different surfaces underfoot, it becomes a more challenging sensory experience. It also offers canine professionals and care givers the chance to observe dogs' posture and gait which can indicate underlying pain and discomfort and possible causes of behaviour changes. #qualitynotquantity #ethicaldogtraining #sppot #dogdaycare #ethicaldogdaycare #sppot #canineenrichment

While the other dogs are happily mooching around the ACE Freework resources, Rocco found a far more comfortable way to enjoy a snuffle mat ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜€ #ethicaldogdaycare #canineenrichmentideas #sppot #canineenrichment

Music and dancing is really good for you, which is why Kath, our team well-being person, got everyone dancing after lunch again. YMCA though guys, really? It's easy to see why Mabel was looking on, so bemused ๐Ÿคฃ

It doesn't have to be very warm for Mabel to take a dip in any water but our Oz-man went in today as well. If you listen carefully you can hear one of Tracy's lovely made-up songs about dogs and how they help people ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿฅฐโค๏ธ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿคฉ

Here's Team Leader Vicki smashing the lead walking training with Arnie. Not many daycare services offer amazing force free dog training as part of the service. And that was on the way to the Racecourse for his walk, not the way back #justsaying #sppot #dogdaycare

A fun day's training today with a room full of trainees and very willing dogs. This looks pretty chaotic but what's happening is several off lead dogs are choosing to trot alongside any/every person, which was great ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Angel had so much fun during her first time at the dog groomers. She was a bit unsure at first however, she soon found her playful puppy side.

Little Douggie enjoying his run on a long line โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿถ #sppotdogs #dogwalkingservices #dogwalking #dogdaycare #yorkie #yorkshireterrier #dogs

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SPPOT - Supporting People & Pets through Opportunity & Training

SPPOT is a unique social enterprise offering dogs and their human families, a highly affordable, award winning dog walking service across Pembrokeshire and high quality daycare for dogs.

We are able to embed positive reward based training into our dog walking and daycare services, because all our staff and volunteers are themselves qualified and accredited in dog care, training and welfare.

SPPOT is an Agored Cymru Recognised Centre, delivering accredited training courses in canine training and welfare for adults and young people who experience barriers to work and education. This enables trainees to become part of SPPOTโ€™s team as Volunteer Dog Walkers who walk dogs all over Pembrokeshire and K9 Keyworkers who volunteer their time at our dedicated headquarters in Haverfordwest providing high quality daycare for dogs.

The dog walking & daycare are offered at a competitive rates for the general public with a significant concession for vulnerable people in the community. Thus we can bring together the needs of two people, through shared care of a dog, benefiting both people and the dog. Dogs are scientifically proven to be of significant health and social benefit to people, therefore SPPOTโ€™s progressive enterprise model will reduce dependence on health and social care services which are already under strain. People also have the capacity to reduce the suffering and neglect of dogs.