Woodland Paws

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

Just playing in the flowers 🌼
03/07/2025

Just playing in the flowers 🌼

Along with Susie and Ruby, we also lost little Jessie and Che Bot.Little Jessie was Ruby Welsh's sister, and whilst we w...
24/06/2025

Along with Susie and Ruby, we also lost little Jessie and Che Bot.

Little Jessie was Ruby Welsh's sister, and whilst we would have loved her to join our walks, Jessie was a worrier, and even with her sister Ruby to back her up, she wouldn't have enjoyed having to keep Ruby in check at all times of the day.

Little Jessie joos was there every morning, and every afternoon when we picked up Rubes, for a cuddle and to thoroughly check where Ruby had been and what she'd rolled in that day.

As the years went on Little Jessie got older too, and she tried to keep up, she surprised everyone with her zoomies, running around the streets, and through the fields, ears closed running as fast as she could. Jessie didn't know that her body couldn't keep up and in a hard way, that was beautiful.

On the 21st of May, we lost our little Jessie. Whilst she didn't come on walks, she was still a sweet little face and a wiggly little girl whenever we unlocked that door. We miss her and we know her sister does too. Even though she does pretend to be hard as nails. Miss you little sausage. ###

Che is my sister's boy, and again whilst he didn't walk with us week in week out. He would come for his holidays and join the gang, and he loved it!

Che was a worrier too, but the team welcomed him with open arms and he had his cousins for back up to help him when he was unsure. He even joined in with the group shots, and was a pro 🥰

He used to be soo excited getting out the van he'd woop and run back and fourth the entire walk :) He loved coming to boarding school.

We will miss him so much, til next time Che xx

*Ruby*Ruby joined us long, long ago! She's seen most of the dogs arrive, and some she's seen come and go. She was the se...
23/06/2025

*Ruby*

Ruby joined us long, long ago! She's seen most of the dogs arrive, and some she's seen come and go. She was the second Ridgeback i'd spent time with, the first was when I was little, our friends dog, Jessie (aka Big Dog)

In 2015 I had a fellow dog walker message to ask if I could walk a Vizla in the area, of course I said yes, only to arrive and she not be a Vizla at all. She was Ruby Ridgeback, and her woooo woo's got me!

Another wonderful girl, how did we get all the good ones? Ruby didn't take any nonsense, but she defintely encouraged it, especially in her younger years.

Ruby slotted in straight away, was a very good girl, and reminded me of that Ridgey love, and silly, and loyalty, and sweetness. She used to go running with her mum, and sometimes had even been for a run before she came out with us, and she just kept going!

A couple of years of walking Ruby, and our Ellie joined the Ridgeback gang. Roobs had, had an influence on me. Just over a year after that Ruby got a brother, Dukey.... to begin with, she was less than impressed, but he charmed his way in, and she showed him the way, but definetely kept her big little brother in check. The Ridgeback team grew, we gained Floyd and Bruce, suddenly thre Ridgeback squad were gaining on the other breeds. Thank you Rubes!

Ruby LOVED, and I mean LOVED the boys especially the ones with the goolies! What a flirt! She was a big girl though, and her faves were the spaniels, but especially Percy. Percy was her boy. Poor Percy, couldn't get his searching and his running jobs done, as Ruby would nudge him, and lick him, and shout at him for his attention, and if he didn't listen she would give him a little punch.

Ruby was a good girl, and you didn't need to ever check where she was, as you knew she would just be there, or you could hear her chattering her teeth as she walked along behind you. And if you stopped to check she'd c**k her head as if to say 'Yes?' Still here!

Wooo wooo woooooooooo was a Ruby trait, what a chatterbox... ahwooooo when you'd go to say hello, awooo wooo when we wanted to go for a walk, if there was ructions going on there would be lots of wooo woo wooo's. If there was sweets and you weren't fast enough there was a woo woo... We'll miss that.... a lot! :'(

Only 4 days after losing our Susie, I had a message to say that Ruby had deteriorated quickly, last summer she had a wobble, but thankfully with the magic help from the vets, she perked up and jollied along. It was the extra time we all needed so enjoy every last moment. This time though, her back legs just couldn't muster the strength, and as much as she tried, she was still a Ridgey, and they worry.

Again, we were so grateful that in those final hours Ruby had at home, her mum and dad welcomed us in to say our see you soons. We took lots of stinky sprats, and all went for a cuddle. She was still as demanding as ever, and demanded more fishes, with her signature woo wooo's!

It's always so incredibly hard saying see you soon's especially in such quick succession, and especially to those who we've known for so long, and especially when we have to go back to their house for siblings, and they're just not there. :'(

See you soon Ruby, i'll know its you, and you'll still be shouting ###

*Susie*It's been another rough couple of weeks :'(On the 9th of June, we lost our Susie, Suzles Woozles, Woo, Wooooz! Su...
23/06/2025

*Susie*

It's been another rough couple of weeks :'(

On the 9th of June, we lost our Susie, Suzles Woozles, Woo, Wooooz!

Susie joined us in September 2020, and was an instant laugh. This cheeky little, plumptious whippet cross, with all the laziness of a greyhound, combined with the zoomies of an eejit. She'd go from plodding along being the bestest girl to zooming in big circles in a instant, and if you had a little run along to move out of the way, or jog along a bit, she'd run along with you, trying to bite your sleeve! She was a silly girl. :)

Susie was also the best girl though, and you could ask her to go anywhere, in any weather, I mean rain wasn't her favourite, but with her coat on she was invincible. She would make friends with anybody, she would go for walks and be the best girl with whoever took her, and if you had snacks, the head tilt and puppy eyes came out :)

She would tootle along with the older ones, and she'd join in with the running with the youngsters.

Susie sleepovers were the easiest, she would find someones bed, or a comfy spot on the sofa, and pump the day away. Suzles loved a good sunbathe, and you'd have to turf her in or she'd just cook herself.

She was very partial to a bit of something snacky out the fridge, but on an evening she would stare into your soul, until you remembered to give her, her 'chicken twist' which were her faves.

Susie's got herself a baby human sister, and she was so incredibly patient with her, and so when Zak started going in his 'Chariot', Susie would check to see if there was a baby in the buggy, and then jump in to be pushed along when Zak wasn't. She was a pro at it!

Susie's youth couldn't keep up with her legs, and her zoomies became too much. She wish she could run wild, but her little body couldn't manage without suffering for days. When Susies mum went on maternity leave, Susie enjoyed a year almost at home with her mum, or heading to the office to snooze with lots of humans who fussed over her all day, it was a good compromise. Woozles had become too tired and fragile for group walks. Her brain said yes lets run, and her body was just too sore. :'(

Her mum was ever so kind, and on the Friday before, we went to see her, and take her some treats. Morrisons deli counter was raided for hams, and chicken, and beef, and corned beef. And the girl ate it all! In one sitting! We said our see you soon's to our Susie, and when Monday came, her mum wanted me there. The biggest honour, and still exceptionally hard. :'( I took some of the comforting oils, and we held her and said goodbye. xx

We'll miss you so much Sue Woo, Love you, until next time sausage ###x

I know you all know this, but good to share with those who maybe don't. We all know the physical issues , but we definit...
28/05/2025

I know you all know this, but good to share with those who maybe don't.

We all know the physical issues , but we definitely see the behavioural issues in dogs.

A bit like those you can tell who get walked on Flexi leads, you can also pick out the group who does a lot of ball play 😬🫣

This time vet says so!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1APgicACq7/

BALL PLAY is one of the worst things you can do with your dogs. ESPECIALLY if you do lots of it.

I can hear many people getting upset right about now.

'But my dogs LOVES chasing the ball!' Well, my whippet LOVES chocolate, but it's bad for her, so she doesn't get it. Plus, I think a lot of the time, the human loves throwing the ball for their dog just as much as the dog loves chasing.

Why is ball play bad? Look at the dog in the picture.

Balls are unpredictable, and dogs will do a lot of very hard stopping,, twisting, turning, and jumping, all of which cause soft tissue pain and open your dog up to serious risk of major injuries like cruciate tears, etc.

Ball play is EXCITING and AROUSING. Two problems here. One is that as arousal increases, so does pain tolerance, so your dogs don't feel the harm they are doing to their bodies.

The second is that it teaches your dog's nervous system to be in states of arousal, which contributes to anxiety, reactivity, over-excitement, and behavioural issues.

If you must do ball play with your dogs, limit it to 5 minutes.

And if you want to significantly reduce the impact on your dog's body, keep them with you, throw the ball, then set them off to get it when it's stopped moving. That will make a big difference. Much less damage!

If you have dogs with a serious ball addiction, then removing all the balls so that your dog's get time to switch off and relax.

And make sure you do relaxing, grounding things after any (short) sessions of ball play. To teach your dogs how to relax and regulate.

Another problem is that ball-play engages the hunting behaviours- but the loop is never closed (like in the wild) with eating the prey and then having a huge sleep. It stays activated - again contributing to hypervigilance, dopamine toxicity, and anxiety issues.

Ditch the balls. Honestl;y- they are more bad than good, no matter how you frame it, no matter how you work to make it safer.

Ball play, in the end, is simply BAD FOR DOGS!

Let me know in the chat - have you had a ball addicted dog? Have you had a dog injure themselves with ball play? What are your calming, grounding alternatives to ball play?

I help animals all over the world heal and be well + happy with holistic veterinary care, kind training, and energy healing. If you want me to help your pets, message me! Zoom and in person appts available.

Absolutely!
22/05/2025

Absolutely!

WHY DO DOGS LIVE SHORTER LIVES THAN HUMANS?

Here’s a surprising answer from a 6-year-old child 💪✍

A friend of mine, a veterinarian, once shared a touching story.

I was called to examine a ten-year-old German Shepherd named Astro. The dog’s owners and their young son were very attached to him and were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Astro and found that he was dying of cancer. I told the family that nothing more could be done and offered to perform the euthanasia at their home.

They agreed—it was the most humane choice, as the dog would otherwise suffer greatly.

As we prepared, the parents told me their six-year-old son wanted to be present during the procedure.

The next day, I felt the familiar lump in my throat as the family gathered around Astro. The little boy was calm as he gently petted the dog one last time before Astro peacefully passed away. 🖤

Afterward, we all sat together in silence, reflecting on why dogs have much shorter lives than humans.

The boy, who had been quietly listening, suddenly spoke:

"I know why."

We all turned to him in surprise. What he said next stunned me—I've never heard a more comforting explanation. 🐕

He said:

“People are born to learn how to live a good life—like loving and being kind, right? Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t need to stay as long as we do.”

If a dog were your teacher, you might learn things like:

🍀 Run to greet your loved ones when they come home.
🍀 Never miss a chance to go for a walk.
🍀 Take naps.
🍀 Stretch before rising.
🍀 Run, play, and have fun daily.
🍀 When it’s enough to growl, don’t bite.
🍀 On warm days, lie on your back in the grass.
🍀 Drink lots of water and relax in the shade.
🍀 When you're happy, dance and wag your whole body.
🍀 Enjoy the simple joy of a long walk.
🍀 Be loyal.
🍀 Never pretend to be someone you’re not.
🍀 If what you want is buried, dig until you find it.
🍀 When someone’s having a bad day, be quiet, sit close, and just be there.

That’s the secret to happiness—straight from a dog’s heart.

Whether you're about to get a puppy, you have a young dog, or your dog is starting to slow down, if you have 5 minutes I...
12/05/2025

Whether you're about to get a puppy, you have a young dog, or your dog is starting to slow down, if you have 5 minutes I urge you to read the below article.

Zak suffered with Osteoarthritis, and whilst we tried our very best, the start of his life, where I didn't know any different (We're all on the paths we're on) put his body into a state of inflammation, those first 3 years of his life were relentless stresses on his body :(

Learning comes from reading, and education outside of what you already know, and what you've been told 2, 3, 5, 10, 20 years ago right?

Times change...

This is quite a specific article relating to Librela, however it discussss the fundamentals of inflammation, and ways to help slow, and manage Osteoarthritis.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1EqZ7qTgSM/

DING DING DING....ROUND 3 FOR LIBRELA!
Well, that post yesterday discussing the study showing Librela has nine times the risk of side effects to comparative drugs for osteoarthritis (OA) and, despite being out only 18mths in the US, many times more adverse event reports than it's nearest rival Rimadyl, which has been on the market since 1996, went viral!

Tens of thousands of people have read it. Most of them appreciating the heads up. Sadly, many reporting harm and even death following its use.

But there was also a chosen few who took exception to the details of the study.

I'm going to address each of their comments below so we can all learn together.

😠 "I WOULD RATHER LIBRELA THAN HAVE THE DOG PUT TO SLEEP" 😠
Yes, if those were the only two options presented to you by the vet, I can see why you would choose Librela.

But just to be clear, you are saying you and your vet made your way through the attached checklist of simple, cheap, highly effective, natural, VERY PROVEN with studies (far more robust than the ONE Librela used to get on the market) and, most importantly here, SIDE EFFECT FREE options (everything in green, essentially) before reaching for the pain meds?!

I highly doubt that. The reason is that conventional vets know nothing about virtually everything on that list, actively discouraging some of them.

If you have made your way through the first 12 points, has your vet tried all the other, SAFER pain-relief options in light red?!

I bet they haven't.

😠 "RAW DOG FOOD DOESN'T CURE ARTHRITIS" 😠
Only someone going through the current veterinary curriculum could utter such a statement.

First, nobody said anything about cure, but ameliorate?! Certainly.

You've heard of the Mediterranean diet, yes? You can literally Google hundreds of studies that show shifting your diet VASTLY improves the symptoms of osteo arthritis in humans.

When I highlighted that the answer was "these are dogs, not people".

This young vet was utterly convinced diet has no effect on inflammation...despite numerous studies showing us fresh dog food reduces inflammation in dogs when compared to kibble.

The current medical system has failed this young vet, teaching her that arthritis in the joints is an issue entirely localised in the joints, which of course it's not.

ANYTHING that reduces systemic inflammation now is a good thing. Good food, losing weight, clean teeth, keto diets, reduced stress, good sleep, fasting, sunlight, ALL add up to major gains in the stiff joint department (studies show...do I have to keep saying that?!).

But it goes deeper than that. Raw dog food contains lots of fresh calcium (shown to beat the pants off calcium carbonate, the crap used in dry food, for improving joint health), as well as glucosamine, chondroitin, collagen type 1-4, hyaluronic acid, etc, you know, all the stuff they sell you when your middle aged dog is hobbling around on rotten joints, caused by a deficiency of these crucial compounds since a young dry-fed pup.

These are not OPTIONAL ingredients for the dog. They need them EVERY day. They are essential.

Dry food has none of this stuff.

More than that, higher protein diets promote better weight loss as well as the retention of lean muscle, key factors in the osteo arthritis debate.

😠 "THERE WERE ONLY 19 DOGS IN THE STUDY" 😠
Ahhh, NOW you care about the number of dogs in a study?!

OK, we're agreed, it was a small sample size. Wish it were bigger. Only now, seeing the level of side effects from Librela I personally could never OK a study using more dogs.

When a small study shows major harm, it doesn't need huge numbers. If 10 men were kicked in the nuts and asked if it hurt, you don't need to ask 100 more. In the same way, if 19 people are given a drug and half them have severe reactions to the medication within weeks, no ethics committee would approve a trial using more people. It would be curtains for that drug. That's how it works.

But the main point is, to get the drug on the market, Zoetis used 8 young and healthy dogs in each treatment group.

8 dogs.

And at the end of the trial they seemed OK.

The study used 19 with OA and found it promoted joint disease.

So, you're OK with just 8 young, healthy dogs being used as the safety study for this pain medication, a medication that couldn't gain approval in humans due to harm, a medicine that is now shown to be causing the same harm in dogs, a medicine that has more adverse events than competitors on the market since 1996.

Your refusal to even consider the findings until "more information is available" is exactly the point of the whole post.

How fascinating that some people have this absolute wall when it comes to changing their minds.

There will never be enough data for those people. The studies will never be robust enough.

I think it's pretty bloody rich on one hand accepting a short trial of a tiny handful of dogs conducted by bloody Zoetis, while on the other demanding more evidence than a study of 19 dogs before the deluge of adverse events filed with FDA from multiple owners of harmed and dead dogs are to be believed.

😠 "ZOETIS REPS SAID IT WAS FINE" 😠
Despite my post poking clear holes in the tiny safety study used to launch the product, despite the litany of adverse event reports, despite the FDA twice telling Zoetis off in the last 18mths for bu****itting about how safe and effective their treatment was over competitors (on both counts they can't support it with evidence....), and now this study, despite all that, some vets are still more than willing to come on the page and publicly state they would rather trust the word of a Zoetis rep over lunch.

If anything highlights the trouble our young vets are in, perhaps that paragraph above does it best.

Yes, apparently Zoetis reps said that actually Librela was fine, that the harm was actually coming from vets accidentally using NSAIDs with it (don't do that).

The vet concluded, "if it brings the dog comfort and good quality of life, why not do it?".

BECAUSE this particular treatment, while effective in some, has very major SIDE EFFECTS in too many others.

Side effects are a strange one. When you deal drugs, it seems they are a perfectly acceptable part of doing business.

Can you imagine if one of my lovely, cost-effective, highly effective natural supplements had the side effects of some of the meds recommended by vets today?!

I would be hung drawn and quartered.

ZERO side effects are permitted our side.

We have a multitude of studies showing high-dose omega-3 is effective. ETA. Curcumin. Acupuncture. CBD. PEA. Boswelia. On and on. A far more impressive library of studies supports their use in osteoarthritis than the two junk works used to launch Librela, with NONE of the side effects, and few if any will be recommended by a conventional vet.

Acceptable side effects?

Acceptable by whom?!

TELL IT TO FREYA'S MUM AND THOUSANDS LIKE HER.

The problem vets have today is that their industry is completely captured. They are now on the wrong side of most arguments, not that they can easily realise that from the inside.

Vets are still today recommending high-carbohydrate kibble made by candy companies, despite all the evidence to the contrary. They actively advise against fresh food. Can you imagine?! They recommend chemical parasite control for animals with no parasites. They recommend annual boosters for animals already adequately vaccinated for viruses.

It's all bu****it, all completely at odds with the literature. Needless, expensive treatments that come with SIDE EFFECTS.

The sad state of affairs today is the information supporting vets today is completely corrupted. With some reports suggesting up to 50% of some populations are now feeding fresh food to their pets, contrary to their vets advice, an ever-growing portion of the population is now listening aghast to what young vets are saying in clinic. They KNOW what the vet is saying is wrong and the result is vets at the coal face are going to feel the increasing ire of pet owners sick and tired of paying good money for questionable advice.

And vets are going to feel hard done by. They got into the business to help animals. They worked their asses off in college. They work hard in clinic. They're not paid enough for the stress of the job. Above all, they want to help your pet as much as you need them helped, but here they are now copping s**t from every second client.

It's a s**t situation, and it's all Big Pharma's fault.

Queue "Conor hates medicine".

I hate that one. So childish. Conor loves medicine, used appropriately, but fair to say I try to avoid it if I can. I don't want the side effects, if I can help it. I don't believe that joint inflammation NEEDS drugs. Rather, we NEED to reduce inflammation, that would be my focus.

It's like the use of the word "allergies" which instantly requires Apoquel and Cytpoint for life. Why is it, when those dogs come to us and we make some simple changes, those "allergies" disappear?! The amount of dogs that continued to need those drugs-with-side effects after we have spoken I can count on one hand.

Vets need to understand there may be other ways to control inflammation, from arthritis to "allergies" to autoimmune conditions, that Zoetis didn't tell you about over your (fresh food) dinner.

But how we get that message across without hurting their feelings is another matter entirely.

I wanted to do a separate post to show Zak in all his magnificence and whilst not necessarily something he taught me, so...
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! ☺️

Today is very bittersweet! 17th April 2025 marks Woodland Paws 13th Birthday! 13 whole years of exploring, making friend...
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 ###

Happy Valentine's Day 💌 Kate with today's Loves ❤️           **kerpoo
14/02/2025

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

**kerpoo

Reunited :)
24/01/2025

Reunited :)

Looking to expand our team 💚Role: Dog WalkerSalary: 17½ hours per week (£12.21 per hour )  + Pension + Holiday + Company...
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]

Address

Dumpling Hall
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE157XL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6:30pm
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.