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Paws on the Move - Moray

Dog Walking & Pet Care service covering Keith, Huntly, Cornhill, Rothiemay, Grange & Aberchirder
Training and behaviour advice
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BCCS Level 4 Advanced Canine Behaviour Diploma
BCCS Certificate in Competitive Obedience
BCCS Fun Dog Agility Coaching Diploma
Think Dog! Puppy Training Instructor Level 4
IABTC Instructing Dog Owners Certificate
Dog Training College Reactivity Certified Specialist
Dog Training College Scentwork Certified Specialist
Dog Training College Puppy Training Certified Specialist
Dog Training College Cani

ne Body Language Certified Specialist
Think Dog! Canine Body Language Course

Qualified Pet First Aid Instructor with ITG & ProTraining
Lingfield Equine & UK Rural Skills - Equine Ailments and First Aid Certificate
Fully Insured
Disclosure Scotland Checked

Full Member Dog Walkers & Sitters Association
Full Member International Society of Animal Professionals
Member Professional Dog Businesses UK

I started Paws On The Move over 10 years ago to provide dog walking and pet visiting services to the Moray region in North East Scotland on an occasional or regular basis, including visits to livestock as well as companion animals. Having owned dogs with behavioural issues and through spending time in resolving their problems, I gained an interest in behaviour and training and am now pleased to be able to offer help to owners who find themselves in similar situations. I understand the challenges to be faced and sacrifices which have to be made when deciding to accept a furry friend into your household and when looking after them can turn into a chore.

1 to 1 puppy training in your own home can be tailor made to your specific requirements. First time dog owners may need help at this exciting time whether it be assistance in getting ready for the pup to come home, puppy proofing the house or feeding requirements. Puppy class for puppies 12 weeks + held at King Memorial Hall, Grange covering
issues such as how to deal with teething, chewing, house training, basic obedience and more. I offer guidance and assistance on a range of behavioural issues including separation anxiety, reactivity, jumping up, nervous or shy dogs, lunging and traffic chasing. Whether you need to go out but are unable to take your beloved pets with you or perhaps work during the day and are unable to walk them, I can provide a walk for your canine companions or pop in and see them and check they are safe and well, have some playtime and feed them if you wish, leaving you free to enjoy your day out with the knowledge that your friends are having some fun as well. All dogs will be walked safely on the lead unless specified by you and agreed in writing with you beforehand. If I can help you in any way, please contact me and I will be delighted to hear from you.

25/11/2024

Some of our recent hot and cold weather walks, great fun had by all.

10/11/2024

Training tip this week relates to recall.

When teaching your dog a recall, introduce a visual signal such as standing with your arms stretched out to the side and use this at the same time as your usual recall word such as "come" or "here".

This visual signal will help your dog to see you and if you can't be heard for some reason your dog will still understand that you are asking for a recall and come back to you.

25/10/2024

Rally Obedience Class - CLASS FULL - waiting list.

Puppy Training Class - 2 spaces available - Sundays at 11am King Memorial Hall Grange for pups after they have had 2nd jabs.

If you are interested in either of the two classes please message or email me.

I am operating a waiting list for Rally and will possibly put on another class if there are sufficient numbers.

If you are looking for dog walking, training or behavioural guidance or any type of animal care please contact me.

Email - [email protected]

20/10/2024

With bonfire night drawing ever closer, time to revisit how we can help our dogs cope with the possible loud bangs, flashes and screeches of the fireworks.

Whilst desensitisation to the noises using a special app or CD of different sounds is possible, this takes some time to achieve.

In the short term, giving your dog somewhere comfortable like a den where he feels safe and secure will help enormously in getting him to relax. If he tends to settle in one place, use that area or a crate if he is happy to go in there. You can even drape a sheet over two chairs. Put some treats, toys and his bed there and encourage him to spend time in that space before bonfire night so that he is used to going there. A filled Kong or licky mat will also help him to relax as licking is a very calming activity for dogs.

On the night itself, do any walks or garden visits before it gets dark and keep your dog inside the house with you in a room with the curtains closed. Playing classical music is thought to be more calming to dogs rather than other genres.

If your dog won't settle and tends to pace or run around, this will make him more anxious and stressed so just pop a lead on and keep him with you. Again, a Kong or licky mat will help him to relax and lie down.

Make sure your dog has an ID tag with up to date details on it, just in case he takes fright whilst outside and manages to escape.

05/10/2024

!!!Rally Obedience Class!!!

Starting Sunday 27th October at 12pm, King Memorial Hall, Grange - £10 per session.

If you are looking for something to do with your dog which is not as energetic as agility or as formal as competitive obedience, Rally may be the answer.

It involves you and your dog working as a team to complete a course with different signs indicating exercises to perform such as turns, sits, downs, stand, fast/slow walking, figures of 8 and spirals to name a few.

Dogs of any breed and age 7 months + are welcome but they should be comfortable working in the presence of other dogs and with a basic level of obedience.

This is a rolling, fun, informal class with a maximum of 4 dogs.

Please message me to book your space or email [email protected].

PUPPY TRAINING CLASS Sundays at 11am, King Memorial Hall, Grange - £10 per session

If you would like help with dog walking, training or behavioural guidance or any type of animal care please contact me.

22/09/2024

Some walk pics in the last few summer days before autumn chill, glorious

16/09/2024

With the lovely weather upon us and late summer flowers still in bloom as well as plenty of soft fruit that bees and wasps love, I thought this weeks tip should be about insect stings.

Dog can get stung by insects just like humans and react in the same way with redness, swelling and sometimes a severe reaction known as anaphylactic shock. There may be changes in the colour of the gums and swelling of the neck.

The sting can be anywhere on the body even on the face or muzzle, and it is important to always ensure that breathing and swallowing are not impeded and if they are, contact your vet urgently.

Bees leave the stinger in the body and to remove it, part the animals fur and gently ease the sting out by scraping from the base of the sting using the edge of a credit card. Dogs might act out of character if in pain so a muzzle may be required. (I will cover how to get a dog used to a muzzle in another tip).

If the dog has been stung in the mouth by a bee, the stinger will usually come out just by the natural action of the dog's mouth. However, as mentioned above, if breathing and swallowing are affected or could be affected, seek urgent veterinary attention.

I am a qualified Pet First Aid Instructor.

17/08/2024

This week's tip is all about the importance of letting your dog have sniffing time when out for a walk.

Dogs' noses are different to ours in that they can breath and take in scents at the same time, with the air going to the lungs but the scent staying in the nose before being processed by the brain.

Scent is their way of learning information about other dogs and the world in general and is mentally tiring, relaxing and calming for them. A 10 minute sniff can be as mentally tiring as an hours walk!!

To increase the interest in a walk let your dog follow his nose and decide where to go, safely of course, even though you may end up walking in circles.

Dogs can take up to 12 seconds to fully investigate a scent before moving on.

If you have an anxious dog sniffing will help to lower the heart rate and release feel good endorphins.

10/08/2024

Took Ronan to Keith Show today and look what he did, 1st in his class and Champion in his section. What a boy!!! 😁

01/08/2024

Over the coming weeks I will be posting a few tips for animal related issues so first one

RECALL
For a good recall we have to be the most interesting thing to our dog to make them want to come to us. So make it fun, use play and treats and sound exciting. Give recall a cue like "here" or "come" not just call the dog's name.

This topic will come up again with more tips.

18/07/2024

If you are looking for help with any of the following, please feel free to contact me

Puppy Training Class for pups 12 weeks +
Rally Obedience Class for dogs 7 months +
1 to 1 Dog Behaviour & Training Advice
Dog Walking - 30mins & 1hr walks
Animal Care – all types, big and small, domestic, horses & livestock

Over 10 Years in Business, Fully Insured, Pet First Aid Instructor,
Equine First Aid Certificate

Member Dog Walkers & Sitters Association
Full Member International Society of Animal Professionals
Member Professional Dog Businesses UK

Experienced, Knowledgeable, Caring

Covering Grange, Keith, Huntly, Cornhill, Rothiemay & Aberchirder areas

18/07/2024

Lovely walks, whatever the weather

24/06/2024

It's getting a bit warm out there so extra care needed particularly for the young, unwell, old or brachycephalic dogs.

17/05/2024

Spaces still available. Please drop me a line to reserve a place.

28/04/2024

Having offered 1 to 1 dog training previously, I have now decided to extend to puppy training classes. These will be ongoing and run throughout the summer.

28/04/2024

Another lovely spring day 😕 so here's some recent walk pics to cheer us up.
I am also available for feeding and animal care with experience of many types of pets, fowl and larger animals.

19/02/2024

Pics of some lovely recent walks including a few I found from snowier days, which I hope are behind us for this winter.
I now have a couple of spaces for walks so please contact me if I can help.

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Keith

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http://www.pawsonthemove.co.uk/

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