Four Paws and Trails

21/09/2025

08/09/2025

🍂Autumnal🍁

I love this time of year! The weathers just right for these pooches. It’s not to hot, sunny with a slight breeze and no one around for off lead mischief!

06/09/2025

Please share so people who have noise sensitive dogs can temporarily disable the phone feature for the test

26/08/2025

🥳 Four Paws is 7 Years Old 🥳

7 years of having all these lovelies as my tutors! Everyone individual and quirky in their own way.

Yes, I walk them… but if it wasn’t for all of these I wouldn’t be a behaviourist or a trainer. You don’t stop learning!

Thank you to all their care givers for trusting me with them.

Four Paws Family

20/08/2025

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👀EYES IN THE BACK OF YOUR HEAD!👀

Can anyone tell me where to buy those eyes you can stick in the back of your head? If you know, let me know in the comments.

It amazes me how many people drive to the park, open the car doors, and just let their dogs run off. Others walk to the park, unclip the lead straight away, and then wander ahead while their dogs trail 50–100 meters behind. Many of them have earphones in or are staring at their phones, completely unaware of what their dogs are doing.

Unless you really do have those “back of the head” eyes, you can’t possibly know. And the truth is, lots of these dogs don’t have recall. Even if their owners tried, the dogs wouldn’t come back. Instead, they’re p**ping without anyone picking it up, pestering other dogs, or jumping on them because they haven’t been properly socialized.

This creates problems, especially for dogs on lead. Those dogs are often scared, anxious, or in training, and the last thing they need is an off-lead dog running up to them.

So here’s my request: know where your dog is. If your dog doesn’t have recall, don’t let it off lead. If your dog can’t stay with you, don’t let it off lead. Be with your dog, pick up the p**p, and build a relationship with your dog, so the rest of us don’t have to deal with the mess and stress left behind.

If you would like to improve your relationship with your dog and train them to be nearer to you take a look at our next Discover School information https://www.fourpawsandtrails.co.uk/service-page/discovery-school-7?referral=service_list_widget

19/08/2025

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😕"You don't want my puppy to play with my mates dog...but hang on, how can they get confident without those play sessions".
Confidence first.....Playdates second.✅
Play is play.
It really isn't true socialisation.

If we force interactions on an anxious puppy or a puppy that is struggling with confidence.... we can cause issues which can take a very long time to resolve.

Quality interactions over quantity.
I can't stress that enough.

If there is one thing I could wish for, it would be the following.

Please....
Be choosy with who you expose your puppy to.
Be particular.
.....and please stop letting your puppy meet every random person or dog they come across.

25/07/2025

🧸Memories in the shape of a bear!🧸

We have a tradition at Four Paws. When we loose one of our family, I like to remember them with a bear. Normally made from an item that the pasted member found comfort in.

This one is to honour Poppy and I gave it to her family today.

I have a very talented friend at Wheezey Bears who makes these lovely memory bears. This one was made out of Poppy’s bed.

17/07/2025

🦮 IT’S BEEN A GREAT DAY FOR WALKING! 🐕‍🦺

🐾 Do you dread walking your dog?
🐾 Do you feel embarrassed by their behavior?
🐾 Do you struggle with aches or discomfort while walking them?

❓Now imagine… when your dog walks calmly by your side—how do you feel?

💭 Proud? Relieved? Energized?
Feelings of joy, happiness, satisfaction, contentment, and even fulfillment?

✨ These dogs in the photo aren’t even mine, but they walk beautifully because of the bond we’ve built.

I don’t use harsh equipment, yank the lead, shout, or scare them.
I believe in connection, guidance, and not control and punishment.

It’s all about building trust and a positive relationship, and that’s what I’m most proud of.

When dogs feel safe and happy, they walk better… and so do we. 🐾

📩 If you’d like to learn how to enjoy walks again, message me—I’d love to help!

15/07/2025

🐕 WELCOME TO OUR FOUR PAWS FAMILY 🐕‍🦺

Meet the lovely Miss A whom has joined our Four Paws family today. Miss P and Mr T were very welcoming and all three had a lovely walk in the refreshing rain.

I look forward to more walks with Miss A and her meeting more of our family!

08/07/2025

🐾🌈Celebrating this gorgeous girls life! 🌈🐾

Oh P, what am I going to do without you?

P (aka 👑 Queenie Pops 👑) was my very first walking client. For 7 years, we’ve plodded around the local area together with the whole Four Paws family. You saw our family grow, and walked alongside each and every one of them… maybe a few paces behind, but always with us.

Right to the end, you had that little spirt, you let out a couple of barks and court them up! And every dog we passed, you said hello… well, that’s what I told their owners anyway!

You’ve been the best teacher I could ever ask for. Watching you in your later years has been a true honour and joy. You’ll always live on in my heart, my memories, and my future classes.

A big hug and lots of love to P’s family, who’ve become such lovely friends over the years. Your memories of P will always bring a smile, no doubt. 😉😄

Sweet dreams beautiful girlie!
🌈🐾 x

07/07/2025

05/07/2025

🌡️🐾🌟Bargain! Don’t miss this! 🌟🐾🌡️

Animal Love Pet First Aid will be talking about a really important subject — keeping our dogs safe in the heat.

As the years go by, the temperatures are only getting hotter, and it’s so important we know how to protect our dogs in these extreme conditions.

Sophie, a well-known and highly respected vet, will be leading the talk. I’ve done many of her courses in the past and can honestly say she’s fantastic — clear, knowledgeable, and passionate about animal welfare. 🐶💕

📅 Don’t miss this chance to learn more and keep your pets safe this summer!

NEW WEBINAR! Only £5 with an emailed certificate of attendance. It’ll be recorded if you cannot make the date. And the slides will be sent to you. Mark it as CPD.

https://www.animallovepetfirstaid.co.uk/service-page/the-hot-dog

The hot dog webinar will bust those myths, arm you with knowledge to pass on to pet owners or apprentice as a pet owner.

Science improves, we do better as vets, let me share the whys and wherefores with you ❤️

https://www.animallovepetfirstaid.co.uk/service-page/the-hot-dog