Leaps and Hounds

29/12/2024

I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed some quality time with their dogs! Amber and I took a trip to the beach which was lovely 🏖️🥰🐾

15/11/2024

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Walk with me; don’t just walk me. Slow down and see the world as I do. I know you’ve got things to do, places to be. But out here, with the ground beneath our feet and the sky above us, there’s a whole world worth noticing.

The autumn chill is in the air today, crisp and full of new smells. It’s different from yesterday, and different from the day before. Every day is new. The leaves crunch under my paws, and I stop to breathe in the rich, earthy scent of them. To you, it might just be a pile of leaves, but to me, it’s a story—one I can’t help but dive into, nose first.

There’s a squirrel somewhere nearby, I can sense it, darting up a tree, its tiny heart beating fast. And the wind carries whispers of things far away: a family cooking dinner, the trace of a cat that passed by early this morning, and the faint perfume of flowers holding on to their last bit of summer. It’s all here, swirling around us if you just take the time to notice.

You tug on the leash, eager to move on, and I can tell you’re thinking about something far away from here. But when we walk, truly walk, you and I can be in this moment together. Feel the cool air brush against your skin, let it wake you up. Notice how the sun filters through the branches, casting shadows that dance on the pavement. Hear the crunch of the leaves beneath our steps, like a secret rhythm just for us.

To you, it might be just another walk, a daily routine to tick off the list. But for me, every step is an adventure. Each scent is a clue, each sound a piece of a puzzle. When you walk with me, really walk with me, you’ll see it too. The world is bigger than what we’re rushing toward. It’s right here, in the small moments, in the quiet spaces between your thoughts.

So, slow down. Breathe. Let the chill fill your lungs and the colours fill your eyes. Walk with me, don’t just walk me. See the world as I do, if only for a little while. It’s all waiting for you, just beneath the surface.
Natalie P
2024
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03/09/2024

A few summer snaps 🌞🥰💚🐾

01/09/2024

Sunday funday spent with the gorgeous Roxy and Sardine while their brother Havoc was busy winning an agility competition 🥳🏅🧡🐾

24/06/2024

Last nights sunset adventure with my best friend - what a beautiful, peaceful end to the week 🥰🐾

10/06/2024

Some of my favourite recent snaps 🥰🌿🧡🐾

20/05/2024

Happy 🐶 I thought I’d share one of my favourite photos of Amber, taken on my 30th birthday last year. She has been by my side for just over 5 years now 🥰🐾

28/04/2024

✨ AVAILABILITY ✨

I currently have some availability for new clients to join the pack on either a regular or ad hoc basis. I offer solo sniffaris which are great for confidence building, and ideal for dogs who may be nervous or reactive! Drop me a message to find out more and arrange a meet and greet 😊🐾

16/03/2024

What a view 😍🐾

13/03/2024

Love this! And it just goes to show that dogs who need to stay on a long line for whatever reason can still get a huge amount of enrichment from their walks 🧡🐾

Shake it…shake it off…

A recent study by two researchers in France looked at sniffing, pulse rate, and leash length on walks. Sixty-one dogs were taken on three separate walks, five minutes each walk, once with a 1.5m leash, once with a 5m leash, and once without a leash at all (walk order was randomized for each dog). Off-leash dogs sniffed the most, more than 3x as long as the dogs on short leashes. Dogs on long leashes spent nearly as much time as unleashed dogs sniffing, almost 3x as long as dogs on short leashes.

This study also found that sniffing resulted in lowered pulse rates, and the more intensely they sniffed, the more their pulse rates lowered. Pulse rate was also lowered when dogs “shook off” during walks on all leash lengths. The “shake off” behavior was often seen when the dog’s pulse rate was particularly high.

Read more about it below!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HX77kp2HBDiTxmq/?mibextid=Le6z7H

https://www.tuftsyourdog.com/everydaydogcare/giving-your-dog-time-to-sniff-on-walks-will-literally-soothe-his-heart/

What else can we learn about dogs from their walking behavior? Take your best friend on a Sniffari and see what you observe!

12/12/2023

A few recent snaps 🥰🐾