Four Paws Training and Enrichment

18/08/2024

Hello,

I hope you are well.

This next message is sent with a very heavy heart.

It is with great consideration that due to the diagnosis of PTSD along with the slow healing of my injuries that I will be temporarily closing Leanne’s Petcare in the Swindon area.

I feel this will give me time to fully concentrate on my recovery without the worry that your beloved training needs are not being met.

As stated above, I am hoping this will only be a temporary closure period, so with this in mind, I am going to return one day.

Thank you all so very much for your patience over these last few months it really does mean a lot to me, and thank you for using my services over the years.

Many thanks
Leanne 💔💔

06/07/2024

Hello everyone, the cast has gone 🎉🎉

Unfortunately the physio has still deemed me unfit to drive, I have another appointment on Tuesday, if I’m deemed fit I’ll be back with a courtesy vehicle a couple of days later.

Keep everything crossed for me, please. I’m missing my training pooches and clients so much 🐾🐾🐾

26/06/2024

🐾 Update 🐾

Hello everyone.

7 weeks yesterday and my big boy is still staying close.

My cast is due to be removed tomorrow and I had another physio appointment yesterday.

The physio has said that I’m still unable to drive for another week or two. He will be assessing my wrist and back again next week once the cast is off so I’ll have a clearer picture then.

I’m sorry I can’t give you any definitive answers or a timeline for my return, but trust me, I’m desperate to get back to work ASAP.

My mental health is still ‘wobbly’ but I’m on medication and have the support that I need.

Let’s hope I’m able to get back to work very soon 🐾🐾

21/06/2024

🐾🐾 Another setback 🐾

Hello all, well, today should have been cast removal day, unfortunately due to illness at GWH my appointment has been cancelled.

They’re going to see me in the next 1-2 weeks, this is a real kick in the teeth, I was hoping to be back sooner rather than later, but as it’s my left wrist I cannot even test drive any vehicles as my insurance would be invalid.

I have tried other hospitals but none have availability and the referral needs to come from GWH for them to even consider this.

I know this is far from ideal, I for one did not want any further set backs, but as I’m living in Oxford, the physio has said I can’t yet drive, the cast is still on and the insurance hasn’t yet paid out, it’s all beyond my control I’m afraid.

19/06/2024

🐾🐾 Update 🐾🐾

Hello everyone,

I hope you and your four legged friends are all well.

Just a quick update for you all, my cast is due to be removed this Friday (21st) and I’ve been having physio for the whiplash.

My physio yesterday said I should be ok to drive in the next week or two, as soon as I have the all clear to drive from the physio and I have a vehicle I’ll be back to it.

A massive thank you to all of my lovely clients who have been so patient, the Leanne’s Petcare Team and other local walkers who have stepped in to help in my absence.

I can’t wait to see you all very soon!

Thank you for your patience and understanding whilst I’ve recovered from one of the scariest experiences of my life ❤️❤️

07/05/2024

Hey everyone, unfortunately I’ve been involved in a serious car accident and have fractured my wrist and have severe whiplash amongst other injuries, thankfully I didn’t have any dogs with me at the time.

I don’t know when I’ll be back in action but I promise to keep you all updated on my recovery.

The recovery time is approximately 6 weeks, I’ll contact each of you independently when I’m feeling a bit better, I’m currently very sore and need some time to recuperate and process what’s happened.

Thank you for your understanding and apologies for the inconvenience caused 🐾

06/05/2024

I now have spaces available for 1:1 puppy training in the dogs own home.

The 1:1 puppy training offered by Four Paws Training and Enrichment has been carefully designed to help give your pup the best start possible.

Suitable for all breeds under 6 months of age, this 6 week course covers some vital life skills for both you and your new pup.

As every owner has different priorities when it comes to training, our flexible 1:1 training in your own home package ensures that you get the best advice and guidance along the way, and the course can be carefully tailored to meet your requirements.

Maybe you need help with socialisation, toilet training, teaching your dog to be calm and settled, chewing and mouthing or perhaps you need help building your pups confidence when being left alone. These are all covered as part of the programme as well as cue’s such as down, wait and leave it to name a few, all using kind, science based methods.

The course includes a comprehensive written guide, WhatsApp support for the duration of the course and a certificate and rosette on completion.

For further information contact me on 07772504591, email: [email protected] or drop me a message on Facebook.

26/04/2024

We are now officially on holiday until Tuesday 7th May.

My phone will be off for the majority of the time, messages will be answered when we return.

Have a great week everyone, I know we will! ♥️🐾

12/04/2024

I may have been quiet recently but I can assure you that there’s lots of training going on and building strong, positive bonds between human and pooch ♥️🐾♥️🐾

20/02/2024

Last week Martin was practicing his ‘drop’ skills. I teach all my pups drop, it’s a very useful tool and goes hand in hand with ‘leave it’.

By teaching our pups to drop this can help prevent resource guarding later in life 🐾♥️

20/02/2024

Loose lead walking with the gorgeous Rubha, when we started the 4 week loose lead walking and recall course she struggled to engage with her humans.

Now this girl is walking beautifully and her recall around distractions is beautiful too.

So so proud of Rubha and her humans 🐾♥️

20/02/2024

We started the foundations of ‘stay’ and ‘leave it’s with little Autumn last week.

This superstar pup mastered the beginnings of both incredibly well! 🐾♥️

20/02/2024

Fantastic session with Indy, we were working on ‘settle’ and this dude was absolutely nailing it whilst being supervised by his feline sibling.

Here you can see the steps followed, from rewarding all interactions with the blanket to allow him to progress at his own pace sit sitting and finally being in the ‘down’ position which we paired with the cue ‘settle’, on one session we were even able to add some distance and duration to the cue.

Amazing work team 🐾♥️

19/02/2024

Super proud of little Martin who’s really excelling at puppy classes.

This week we started ‘leave it’, as you can see this incredibly clever little chap is doing so, so well! 🥰🐾

Keep up the amazing work, team! 🥰🐾

07/02/2024

How awesome does this doggy cake look! Be quick guys, I’m sure this raffle will sell out quickly! 🐾♥️

🎉 To celebrate the launch of our new pupcakes we have decided to hold a raffle so you could be in with a chance of winning one of our valentines themed Pupcakes.

Pupcakes are 4” diameter and are decorated as per the photo. (Cakes are gluten free and vegan)

£2 per number
50 numbers available
Comment on the original post with your preferred numbers (otherwise comments will be lost)
Payment via BACS or PayPal friends and family
Winner to collect.
Winner will be drawn when all numbers sold.

Go go go ...get commenting your chosen numbers 👇👇
1 Laura Heath
2 Leanne Burden
3 Chloe woods
4 Toni Wickens
5 Sandra Bailey
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36 Chloe Woods
37 Toni Wickens
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02/02/2024

Apologies to every single one of my training clients for postponing this weeks sessions.

The lurgy has well and truly got me, fingers crossed I’ll be back to normal come Monday 🐾🐾

31/01/2024

There are so many amazing benefits to getting outside with our four-legged friends...

🐕 Regular walks help both you and your dog stay active, promoting cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and joint flexibility.

🌞 Sunshine provides a natural source of Vitamin D, essential for bone health and mood regulation.

🧠 Exploring the great outdoors reduces stress and anxiety for both humans and dogs.

👫Social interactions during walks can improve mood and combat feelings of loneliness.

As well as strengthen your bond with your furry friend through shared adventures. Plus dogs love exploring new scents and environments, keeping their minds active and engaged. Remember, a healthy and happy dog often means a healthy and happy human!