PAWS Petsitting & Walking Services

13/02/2024

Playtime!!!

09/02/2024

👅to you too Alf haha!! Pooches out and about on a not so soggy day - well not like yesterday anyway. Thought I'd need an ark! So glad I bought my dryrobe it's the best 🙂

07/02/2024

Don't we just love a river walk! There's nothing like a change of scenery once in a while 🐾🐾🐾🐩🦮🐕🐕‍🦺🐾🐾🐾💕💕

06/02/2024

Morning zoomies 😃

05/02/2024

Start of a new week with all the beautiful floofs. Winnie is settling right in. Lots of fun fun fun 😃😍☺️🐕🦮🐩🐕‍🦺🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

01/02/2024

The gorgeous Baxter 😍

01/02/2024

Just some random snaps from the last few days. January is finally over yay!! Bring on the Spring 🌷😀

01/02/2024

Huge welcome to new pup Winnie who has met lots of new friends today!! She had an ace first day 🥰🐶

30/01/2024

What is the definition of a ‘dog walker?’ – Someone who walks dogs.

Seems a quite simple and straight forward definition...
Right? Actually, it is so much more than that.

There are many regulations attached to being a dog walker. From having knowledge of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000, Animal Welfare Act 2006 to name a few, and not forgetting the Health & Safety Acts, along with the amendments to all the Acts.
Then you need to be able to read a dog’s body language and be able to understand the dog’s individual needs. Tailoring a walk for the dog, considering their age, fitness level, health and exhibited behaviour, so they get the best possible experience when out, whilst maintaining their and your safety.
Looking at the best equipment to use that is both kind and body appropriate for the dog.
Building the relationship with your client and their dog’s so that the client feels they can ask questions and you are open enough to inform them if you have spotted an issue.

The Walk -
A dog walk should be more than a regimented route walk. It is about the dog being able to fulfill the need to sniff. To mentally stimulate the dog as well as the physical side. This type of stimulation has so many benefits for your companion. Dog’s rely on their nose to tell them important things about the world around them. If you stop that, and do not allow the dog to sniff, it is akin to us walking around with a blindfold on…
The dog walk is their walk, we are along for the journey. In a world where everything is so governed by technology etc, maybe we can learn from dogs and take 5 mins just to sniff the air and forget the technology, engaging with the dog in a way that promotes and builds their confidence and helps them relax in a positive and force-free way.

Not forgetting having a backup plan for when a dog maybe convalescing, or the weather may be too hot and you need to tweak your services.

What’s included in the cost?
There’s the business insurance, the website and page to build and maintain, the vehicle and all costs associated with that, the equipment used, the natural treats used, the books read, the Pet First Aid courses, Dog Law seminars and all courses that are attended, often in the evenings and weekends, to keep our knowledge current and put into practise to provide your dog with the best experience and all the admin.

Checkout the Professional Dog Walkers Guidelines, endorsed by Dogs’ Trust, PIF, CFSG & the RSPCA.
Afterall, you are placing your beloved family member in their care and your house security too.

26/01/2024

It's been a busy week at PAWS and would like to give a warm welcome to new pup Doris who will be joining our little crew a couple days a week. She is definitely loving getting to know her new furry friends 😍🥰💕🐾🐕🦮🐩🐕‍🦺🐾🐾🐶🐾🐾

22/01/2024

Happy Monday 💖

11/01/2024

Snoopy ☺️😋

10/01/2024

It's such a joy when the mud is frozen 😂

09/01/2024

It's that time of year when the gritters are out. Make sure you are washing your dogs paws after a walk 🐕🐾

09/01/2024

Wrapped up today that wind chill is bitter but it's gorgeous when sun is out. Woofs enjoying themselves seeing their mates 😍

01/01/2024

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Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all have a happy and healthy 2024.
Back to usual services on 4th January
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24/12/2023

PAWS would like to wish all our clients and furbabies a wonderful Xmas and a big thank you for all your support in 2023..
Thank you so much for all the gifts and Xmas bonuses and I look forward to more fun adventures with all the woofs in 2024 🐾🐕‍🦺🐩🦮🐕🐶

21/12/2023

Cute Margot in her Xmas jumper 😍

18/12/2023

Just a lil reminder. Back to normal services in the New Year on 4th January 2024 💕🐾

18/12/2023

Whooopps haven't posted for ages! Had awful flu last week preceding from the week before but back on track this week almost 'normal' again whatever that is 🫣 so here's some random pics of your gorgeous flooofs 😍 Nearly xmas!!! Last pet services day is Friday 22nd 💕🐾

06/12/2023

It's been a crazy first week of December!! We have had lots going on with all of your furbabies keeping me busy and the gang have been loving their winter walkabouts 💕🐾

27/11/2023

Nellie is loving Ockwells Park this afternoon it's all about the day sesh life!!!

22/11/2023

We are your local friendly reliable petsitter. Our services include Dog Walking, Puppy Day Sesh/Socialise, Petsitting and Cat Feeding in Maidenhead. We are fully qualified, insured and first aid trained with 20 years professional dog walking and pet care experience.
07578 134255

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22/11/2023

Welcome new boy Reggie!! We adore cockapoos and he has settled right in! Smiley boy 🙂🐶💕🐾

22/11/2023

Labradores galore!!! 😍

18/11/2023

We have a customised doggy van which we believe is safer for your dog. We use crates and if your dog sits in the front seat they are on a safety seatbelt 🐶🐾

13/11/2023

I need to make some with dog choc!!! 🙂

11/11/2023

11/11/2023

The lovely Margot has joined our little crew today and she has loved it 😍