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Woodland Paws

Woodland Paws http://www.woodlandpaws.co.uk Dog Walking
Socialisation
Basic Training

The idea behind Woodland Paws came about in 2012 to commemorate our beloved family dog, Nancy, and share the genuine love of dogs and passion we have for caring through offering services to other dog owners. We have many years of experience walking dogs with breeds of all kinds, as well as having grown up being around dogs and all types of pets, and welcome dogs of all types, ages and different p

ersonalities. We offer bespoke dog walking services that focus on making sure that both dogs and owners are happy when they return home, and offer reliable and quality dog walking in beautiful local locations, as either group walks or single walks.

20/04/2025

I wanted to do a separate post to show Zak in all his magnificence and whilst not necessarily something he taught me, someone I met because of him and Gussy. Rebecca Ashworth 💙

You'll probably know her as one of the organisers of The North East Dog Festival , she also has a photography business and has photographed my lot over the years, with our first being in 2017!

I remember each an every single moment in these photo's and they are photo's I'll treasure forever. They're irreplaceable, they're funny, and they're just beautiful!

Rebecca is so wonderful with the dogs, and has always made the photoshoots just perfect 😍 I can never be grateful enough for these memories captured.

Thank you Rebecca

Sit Stay Capture - The Adventure Dog Photographer

(Her dad's alright too 😉, He was the most patient for 'the big fella' through all those years of scentwork) Thanks John! ☺️

17/04/2025

Today is very bittersweet!

17th April 2025 marks Woodland Paws 13th Birthday! 13 whole years of exploring, making friends, finding friends, a huge amount of learning and so so so many adventures, laughs and smiles, sunny days hiding in the long grasses to keep cool, beach trips, forest trips, walking through streams, hanging heads out the windows, having incredible people join our family as customers, and family as team members.

Lots of tears, and tantrums (from dogs and humans), and mud in places it shouldn't. Coats that won't dry, and a washing machine that can't keep up with the towel washing, a gazillion trips and a million pounds spent on van repairs 🤣

But what a wonderful 13 years! Goodness me, what fun we've had!

17th April 2025 also marks a whole 2 weeks without our boy Zak. 😭 An incredible wonderful, gentle soul, who taught everyone how to behave, and how to have nice manners, and how to wangle sausage rolls at half time, or burgers on your birthday, or how to be extra cute by the sweety pocket.

That big bad Akita, was (in his words), The grandfather to all! He was the one who came to all our puppy visits, he loved exploring other peoples houses, but he was the best at showing puppies, manners, and how to be stable and calm and confident, once they graduated to walks he'd let them get away with enough, but not too much, after all he was in charge!

When his brothers and sisters joined the family, Zak taught them the way too, they all then welcomed in youngsters and newbies almost as well as he did.

Even just earlier this year, he welcomed in more newbies when our friend decided to move on to another path herself, and he welcomed those dogs into the group, providing they passed some tests. Tests passed they were part of the gang.

It's no secret that Zak didn't appreciate strange dogs, but once you were in his group, and part of his gang, he'd protect you, and look out for you, and support you, no matter how annoying you were.

He put me on professional paths and journeys and learning that I wouldn't have been without, and his legacy will continue on with Hælan Hounds.

He taught me, (which I continue to share with any one who will listen) about Canine Wellness, starting with meeting the amazing Isla Fishburn (who is an incredible being and my Idol! ) and that theres so much more to understand underneath what is 'The Dog', from food and nutrition, to functional characters, taking me down the route with Beyond the Breed and helping then to pass on knowlegde and wisdom taught to me.

We've learnt about behaviour, and training methods through wonderful trainers like Ruff Diamond Dog Training.

We've learnt about Zoopharmacognosy, with the wonderful Caroline Ingraham

We learnt about Hydrotherapy and Laser therapy with Hawksmoor Hydrotherapy and The Lightworks Clinic

We attended the Natural Dog Expo last year, and met more amazing people, and listen to them talk... Biome4Pets helped diagnose issues with Zak's microbiome, The Herbal Dog helped me learn about canine energtics and how plants and herbs can help keep dogs healthy.

We met an amazing Homeopathic vet in Sue Armstrong Consultancy and an incredible massage therapist in Sue-Galen Northumberland. The team who helped us with Zak's hydrotherapy and laser to keep him strong in North East Hydrotherapy Centre. A wonderful lady who helped with Zak's laser and physio in Sanders Physiotherapy and an incredibly lovely lady who introduced us to Acupuncture at Pawsitive Relief.

All of these wonderful teachings, experiences and adventures we did as a team! He showed me the power of it all. He was a cheeky little s**t when he was younger, powerfully present and guiding in mature years, and majectically wise and knowing in his senior years.

Our vet friend from Firstvets Judith, (one who he'd known from being just little) came to help us say our final goodbyes, before we taking him Hearts to heaven pet crematorium who allowed us to say goodbye to the incredibly handsome body he walked this time in.

Our incredible team Reece, Kate and now Laura too, have been immeasurably supportive over the last couple of years when we've needed extra time for Bears appointments, and when we needed time to just be home as a family.

Our irreplaceable clients have been exceptionally kind, in helping us out, sending gifts and messages of love and knowing, have been quiet when we haven't been ready to speak about him, and most importantly have loved our Zak Bear too.

The things we've learnt, and the people we've met along our journey will be there for a long time to come, and I know we've only just scratched the very surface.

A sincere heartfelt thank you! To you all!

Here is to many more Happy Birthdays

Beth, Paul, Zak, Gus, Ellie and Immy ###

14/02/2025

Happy Valentine's Day 💌
Kate with today's Loves ❤️

24/01/2025

Reunited :)

19/01/2025

Looking to expand our team 💚

Role: Dog Walker
Salary: 17½ hours per week (£12.21 per hour ) + Pension + Holiday + Company vehicle/ or vehicle allowance
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 12.30pm
Location: Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland/Newcastle border
Start Date: 1st March

Professional dog walker required.

Woodland Paws are looking for a reliable, hardworking and professional member to join our team of dog walkers. The job will mainly consist of offering group walks within our catchment area.

The role:
- Safe care and handling of adult dogs and puppies
- Pick-ups and drop offs within our catchment area of Holystone to Darras Hall
- A strong understanding of customer needs
- One Morning walk
-Professional care of the area you walk (picking up dog mess, closing gates to fields etc.)
-Courteous approach to the general public, horse riders, dog walkers etc.
-Good time keeping

Applicant:
Due to the nature of this role we would require you to have a good knowledge and experience of dogs; their behaviour, body language, plus how to keep them safe, comfortable and happy whilst out on walks, this is not taking a few dogs to a field! Basic dog knowledge isn't enough, we're looking for people who are passionate, and interested in continuous learning about what we consider our furry family.

The correct applicant must have a full and clean driving license with a sensible and safe approach to driving. A company vehicle will be provided, or if you have your own suitable van, a vehicle allowance is available. A geographical knowledge of our catchment area would also be an advantage.

You should be in good physical condition as the job requires 3+ miles walking per day plus dog handling, often large breeds.

Be presentable and courteous.

To apply for this role, please send your application and cv to: [email protected]

12/01/2025

If i had one wish, it would be that we got longer with our furry kids.

Last weekend, I got a message to say little Nala had been rushed to the emergency vets, after losing the ability to use her back legs, she was in for an MRI and had surgery the following day to sort a ruptured disc and a blood clot. A couple of stressful days later, Nala came home, as she was too stressed recoving at the vets. Back home with her family, she had all the cuddles, and the best bedside treatment after her ordeal. Nala, although still had no use of her back legs, dragged herself to her sisters bed in the night, where she fell asleep one last time :'( She just wanted to be home.

She was just a baby, she was only 3! She had so many butt wiggles left in her!

Nala, and her baby sister Zoey joined us 2 and a half years ago, what an absolute delight! We had lots of Frenchies on our books, but Nala was a whirlwind! Absolutely wild! I don't think i've ever seen a little dog run as fast as she did.

When we picked her up, she would get so excited, the noises she made were unbelievable, and she was hilariously excited. I could never be firm to do a wait whilst we harnessed her up as her whole body would just be wiggling so much :) Her excitment was infectious, and Zoey, even though she outgrew her A LOT, she would join in with the body wiggles, and create her own daft sounds.

Nala was like a little bullet, and would spend the whole walk, zooming around, running as fast as she could, everywhere. In the warmer months she was a nightmare, you couldn't stop her! She could and would run and keep up with the labs, almost flying across the ground she would run so fast :)

Although a tiny weeny dot, nothing would stop her doing what the big dogs did, from getting in the water to zooming through the long grass, she would always have a good go at jumping in the van with her sister too.

She was just the funniest little bean you know,looking through the pictures you can just see excitment and cheek! We're going to miss her so so much, but her squeals of excitment and her full body wiggle will be with us forever.

Love you little girl, see you soon ###

20/11/2024

Snow hunting has begun!

Who has snow? And where 😍❄️🌨️

19/11/2024

Another tough one! :'(

When you think, it just can't get harder it does. :( I am so so forever greatful that I get to have all these amazing beings in my life, no matter how short it may be.

There is that snippet a child said to a vet:

"People are born so that they learn how to live a good life – like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The four year old continued, “Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long."

Sheba was an absolute sweetheart, (to her family and her friends) go forbid if you were a postman or an intruder lol!

Sheba was our friends dog, so not only was she part of the WP gang she was there outside of 'work' too. We met her when she was home for the first time, and settled in, she was so tiny, I remember her Dad bringing her round to meet us so vividly, a cheeky monkey, with sass and character, but god she was sweet.

She absolutely joined walks when she could, and caused havoc, but no matter how silly, and how much of a monkey she was, she was still the sweetest girl.

As she grew up, her family had put a lot of time into making sure she was good as gold, and she was! If there were other dogs coming, or other people, you knew she was bomb proof and would just trot on by, being the best girlie she was, even though she was a big bad Rottweiller, who loved a good dip in some stinky water!

When Dipsy joined the family, as Sheba's mum said, she was his mum, his best friend, and his companion, they had such a bond, and Dipsy wouldn't ever be without her, she was his protector, and of course he could then show how big and clever and strong he was with a sister like Sheebs. He;s a little lost soul without her, and I wish I could tell him how Sheebs is still there for him. Even thought he definitely did her head in at times! :)

Mum and Dad would always message me if she had a bit of an ailement, usually she'd eaten something funny, or done too much the day before, so when I got a message saying they were concerned, and had booked a vet appointment, of course I was worried. She'll be alright, She always is, she's a tough cookie, hard as nails! She had her troubles, with her dodgy legs, and squiffy tum, but never really poorly. Ahhhhh it's Sheebs she'll be grand, I thought!

But she wasn't :'( My poor girlie, was taken in feeling really quite sorry for herself. After a quick scan, the vets confirmed that she had so much cancer :( She had been hard as nails, and had been just hiding how she was underneath, until she couldn't :( There was no time to say 'see you soon' and she didn't get to go home to say bye to her Dipsy.

But she was pain free, and she was so so loved! By all her family ! (They're a big one, with lots and lots of love!)

I know you'll be back, you've got unfinished things, including beef with those pesky delivery drivers and postmen!

What i'd give to smush her again! I love you sweetheart xx

31/10/2024

Maddie Moo, Moo's, Moo Moo, Mads!

Maddie joined us 2½ years ago, when I got a message asking if we had space for a well well behaved older gal, of course I said yes!

I went to meet Maddie, and took her for her first walk. She was very well behaved and although older, she still had plenty of spanielling left in her bones. She spanield her way all around our favourite walk, in and out the trees, and showed me she still had it!

It quickly became apparent that Maddie was actually a tinker, and when you picked her up, she'd either be hiding upstairs in one of the childrens beds, or on mum and dads if the door was open :) It was then a case of carrying her to the door, not because she needed it, but because it became the routine :) Then once out the door, she'd wiggle her butt sideways to the van :) Maddie moved downstairs as her arthritis progressed, and you had to be quick, or once that door opened she would dart up stairs for a quick bed pitstop, and of course a tummy rub.

Kate and Maddie were the perfect match, they could be "arthritis ladies together" and go as slow or as speedy as the day let them :) They could have plenty of pit stops and cuddles, the only difference being, was when Maddie had enough Kate would carry her! They had a special bond from the start those two :)

Maddie used the old lady card when she couldn't be bothered with this group photos nonsense, she started off sitting at the edge, and if they took too long she'd be away, or she'd just sit and lie wheilst the rest posed for their pictures.

The girl was very independant, and didn't need the other dogs for company, even the lovely Mr Dillon, who liked Maddie was given the heehaw if he got too romantic! She would decide where and which way and for how long we were walking, and the others didn't mind. As often Maddie would take us on a route we'd not been before.

Ealier this year, I took Maddie and our litte group for a trip to Gosforth Park, to do an easy walk. Maddie was OFF! a new lease of life, she took us very speedily round the big loop, we even encountered a Badger! I thought she'd been eating the blue smarties for breakfast, I coudln't believe it!

Even her most recent walk, we headed somewhere different, and she even took her self for a little swim, and 'Maddie tootled' around at a good speed. So when I got a message to say she wasn't too well, and then to say the next day was going to be her last, I was just so taken a back. Maddie's mum said we could go and visit to say our goodbyes , and so we all went round, and had cuddles in the garden, told her how wonderful she was, and basked in the sunshine, telling her how wonderful it would be when she could run and run through the tree's again.

I'm sure if we had known you when you were younger, you would have been Maddie Mischief. Until we see each other again Mad's ###

31/10/2024

Honey Bun! Honey Pot! Hon hon!

We always find it exceptionally hard losing our doggo's, the ones that don't live with us, but the ones we still love so much. But I know, that it's so so much harder for their families.

My heart really does ache for Ben and Lois, who lost little Winnie so unexpectedly and to then lose Honey, 3 weeks later, is just so so so sad. :'( Poor Honey had Lymphoma, and had clearly hidden it for so long, as she was such a happy, healthy little thing!

Honey, Winnie's mum, but also the matriarch of that little tribe, and she kept Winnie and Ernie in check! My little snorties.

Honey taught me so much about not just frenchies, but also the other dogs we walk, they all resepcted her, and not just because her, and her sidekicks were little rascals in the van, but because she was the lady in charge. Ernie and Winnie protected her, from any mortal enemies we may come across on our walks, but quickly dropped those duties if there were treats on the go!

I remember one of our very early walks, we were walking along Prestwick Carr, Honey and Winnie were good as gold, ok they were a bit shouty in the van, but once you were out they were diamonds. They were good to be off lead walking past people, as they were just so easy. Here I am chatting to a nice bloke, and Honey decides, that's enough chatting, and started biting his feet! Thank goodness frenchies have terrible mouths! Hhaha! From that moment on, little madam was on lead, I later found out it was her thing, attacking mens feet :/ but not her dad's of course :)

She was such a funny little girl, with her wiggly butt, and her happy snorts. If she needed a rest on a walk she would splay out on her tummy, for ultimate rest, protected by her bouncers of course!

Honey was such a sweetheart, in her older years, and especially in the summer, Honey would be quite happy relaxing in the garden whilst Winnie and Ernie came out to burn some energy off, other days, even at Mum and Dad's request, Honey would not want to stay home, and miss out, and so she would come and the trio would be at large!

Honey, Winnie, Ernie, HWE, will always be HWE, cause they just are the trio, they are the little snorty gang!

I know Winnie will be pleased Honey is up there with her, but I also know they're going to getting up to mischief and cheering Ernie on from the sidelines!

It really isn't going to be the same with just little Ern, but I know he's already being spoilt so rotten he doesn't have time to wonder when his sisters might come back :'(

See you soon little Honey Bun! ###

31/10/2024

Oh Sweet Murph's! Murphy Durphy!

I don't think we ever had a walk, where he couldn't be bothered, or was grumpy, or didn't give it his all!

Murph's joined us in 2017!! 7 years we had the pleasure of this sweetness! I still can't quite believe that I won't see his little face again.

When I first popped round to meet Murph, I remember thinking that was the quickest, easiest meet and greet I've ever done :) He started walks with us straight away, and slotted straight in.

He was a typical lad, with his knackers, 🙈 He loved the ladies, and the lads! But we quickly got him settled in to enjoying our explorations, and adventures. On the face of it, Murphs loved his walks, and would dip in and out to say hello, but mostly liked to just do his thing. :) The easiest boy, he met all our staff, and showed them all the way, the best walks, and of course, being light in colour, where to find the thickest, clartiest mud.

As Murph's got older, he came and stayed with us for holidays, and it was his first sleepover I was introduced to the real Murph, the snuggle monster, the toy carrier, the lovable sweet little loon, and the sensitive soul who did just need a cuddle sometimes.

Last year at 12 years old, Murphy underwent a splenectomy, he recovered like a youngster, and was very quickly back on walks with a "dunno what you're talking about, i'm absolutely fine" look about him, and he was. Earlier this year Murphy developed a bit of a limp, it didn't slow him down, he just adjusted his gait to compensate and still gave his all on every walk, Jogging a long with his poorly leg.
just out of kilter.

He did slow down one week, and so a vet visit was booked, and it was the worst news. He was given just a few weeks, and some extra strong painkillers.

In true Murphy fashion, with some extra meds on board, he came out, as if nothing was wrong. Murphy loved his walks with his pals, so after discussions with his dad we agree'd that it was best to keep going until he didn't want to. We all got to see our
Murphy over the next 3 weeks, and yet he continued to look wondferul! Best he had in a while., running, happy, posing for his photo's and having a lovely time with his buddies.

One day 5 weeks later Murphy had a dicky tum, he was still happy, so we continued his scheduled walks. On the Thursday, we were heading back to van, and Murphy told me "i'll be ok" , of course that threw me, he knew! We dropped him off, he went and got micky mouse toy and waved us off from the door one last time, tail wagging, and happy. And that's how i'll always remember our Murphs. :'(

Until we see you again kiddo! I'm sure you've not stopped since you got up there! ###x

29/10/2024

Last week was a rough week :( We've made it through thanks to all the gang helping cheer us up and make us laugh, and just be still with us when we've needed cuddles.

We are so incredibly lucky to have such wonderful furry friends in our lives, but my goodness it's so hard.

😭🌈🐾

07/10/2024

Give your furry children and extra tight squeeze tonight ... :'(

I can't even begin to understand how or why, in just 2 weeks I'm here again, saying goodbye, and remembering another part of the family.

My sweet little Winnie Woo..... I feel robbed.... again.... :(

Winnie was 8, she of course, had been given the best 8 years, but there were so many more to be had. So many more cheeky smiles, so many more moments of being an absolute terror, so many more rolling in the mud, the sandy paths, and the wet grass.

Poor little Winnie got so poorly, so fast, and there wasn't time for anyone to say 'see you soon'.

Winnie joined the Woodland Paws family, along with her mum Honey in September 2020, it's only been 4 years ? and yet it feels like they've been here for ever!

A little shy to start, Honey and Winnie stuck together and had each others backs... my goodness they were horrors in the van. As soon as they were out, they were so very sweet, and tootled along all innocent and good as gold, but goodness me, that van was theirs!! Eeek! untill..... you only took one, and then, good as gold. They were a formidable force.

Ernie, the little brother, appeared on the scene a year later, and the girls taught him all the tricks of the trade ;)

It's hard to describe the Winnie we knew, she was funny, she was cheeky, she was naughty, she was greedy, but she was either with Honey or with Ernie. They came as a package deal! HWE! There were very rare occasions when just Winnie would come out, but when she did, you got a glimmer of the real her, the so so sweet, the shy, the loving, the extra playful. The Winnie!

Winnie loved her sweeties. Which always made for the best smiley picture! Which did help when they needed to be on their best behaviour for their mum and dads wedding :) Where they made the best photo's :)

I took little Ern out today to try occupy him and have a run around with his friends, he's going to miss his sister, and his best bud so much. Honey had a day with mum and dad, but she told me as soon as I walked through the door this morning about her Winnie. :'( I feel the heartbreak for Winnie's human's but I also feel it for who she's left behind, and seeing them hurting makes it so much worse.

We're all going to miss you so much Winnie, and it's not going to be the same without you here, waddling along with your little b***y shake next to Honey, or wrestling with Ernie, or your stop, drop and throw your self for a roll about.

We'll see you again sweetness. ###x

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Tuesday	9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 6:30pm
Thursday	9am - 6:30pm
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The idea for Woodland Paws came about in 2012 to commemorate our beloved family dog, Nancy, and share the genuine love of dogs and passion that we have for caring for them through offering a range of services to other dog owners.

As a team we have years of experience with breeds of all kinds, and welcome dogs and puppies, as well as cats and small furries of all shapes, sizes and personalities.

The delight on a dogs face as they run through the fields, tear through the trees or splash in the waves is priceless. Whether your dog likes to swim in the sea, scurry through muddy undergrowth or just have a stroll along a country path. Woodland Paws provide a range of walks in locations suited to the needs of your dog.

Our services are offered in North Newcastle upon Tyne, areas in North Tyneside and Northumberland including; Wideopen, Hazelrigg, Brunswick, Dinnington, Seaton Burn, Annitsford, Ponteland, Darras Hall, Medburn Gosforth, Kingston Park, Great Park, Forest Hall, West Moor, and Killingworth.

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Our services are offered in North Newcastle upon Tyne, areas in North Tyneside and Northumberland including; Wideopen, Hazelrigg, Brunswick, Dinnington, Seaton Burn, Annitsford, Ponteland, Darras Hall, Medburn Gosforth, Kingston Park, Great Park, Forest Hall, West Moor, and Killingworth.

We are very accommodating so please contact us if you live outside of these areas.