Woody’s Walks

23/06/2023

🌞𝑱𝑼𝑵𝑬🌞
Everyone was certainly bringing out their best poses for the camera this month 😂! Safe to say this month has been a rather warm one to say the least & hopefully our fur pals haven’t been struggling too much not just the heat but the early mornings too!🌞
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15/06/2023

Introducing Woody’s VIP club!

Benefits

- Entitles you to a groom every 6 weeks inclusive of nail trimming
- Spreads the cost of your grooms into a monthly payment helping you to plan ahead (based on a two hour appointment every six weeks to the end of the year divided by the number of months to the end of 2023)
- Fixed price until the end of the year protecting you from any prices increases
- Access to the Succeeding Together Network (worth £60) - this gives you direct access to reputable information from a variety of pet professionals including 3 incredible behaviourists, a canine nutritionist, vet physio, vet nurse and galen myotherapist
- Regular grooming appointments lead to easier management of the coat which in turn causes less stress for the dog
- Discounts on any workshops or seminars run by Woody’s Holistic Grooming

For more information and to sign up, please visit my website:

https://woodysholisticgrooming.co.uk/woodys-vip-club

15/06/2023

For more information please don’t hesitate to message 🐾

09/06/2023

With this weekend set to be a warm one, we wanted to give you a heads up on six signs of heatstroke in your dog ☀️🐶
🐾 Heavy panting
🐾 Excessive drooling
🐾 Vomiting
🐾 Drowsy and uncoordinated
🐾 Diarrhoea
🐾 Collapsing
Please keep yourselves and your pooches safe 💛

08/06/2023

07/06/2023

June is National Microchipping Month and the aim is to raise awareness of the importance of keeping the details attached to your dog’s microchip correct and up to date.

Since April 2016, it has been a legal requirement to microchip your dog and record keeper details with a government-compliant database.

This helps improve the chances of your dog being returned to you if they ever go missing and are found/handed into a vet, local authority warden or welfare organisation.

Microchipping is a more permanent way of identifying your dog than using a collar or name tag, as these can often come loose and fall off.

When getting your dog microchipped, ensure that it’s performed by a vet or trained microchip implanter, as these are the only people allowed to carry out this procedure. As a dog owner, not only is it a legal requirement for your dog to be microchipped, it’s also a requirement to make sure that the details held against the chip are correct at all times. Having up-to-date and correct information linked to your dog’s microchip ensures that you will be able to be reached and kept informed if your dog goes missing.

(Pictured is Police Dog Bracken)

31/05/2023

🌤️ 𝑴𝑨𝒀🌤️
Feels like this month has absolutely flown by, can’t believe we’re already heading into June. We’ve been so lucky with the weather this month (although maybe not so much this morning😂) - it’s certainly made for a good round up of photos & videos summarising May at Woody’s Walks🥰❤️.

24/05/2023

Whilst it’s great to see the sun shining, we are here to remind you that TWENTY IS PLENTY when it comes to exercising dogs this summer ☀️💧 Temperatures as mild as 21 degrees can be problematic for our pooches so please keep them safe and read our advice here 👉 https://bit.ly/3bNTnzY

Image description: Chocolate brown pooch sitting in a paddling pool keeping cool with his tongue out.

23/05/2023

Love this ...
Credit: Image from Curly Girl Design
You can find this and more over on their FB page Curly Girl Design - defo worth a look!

15/05/2023

Limited spaces, first come first served!

05/05/2023

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04/05/2023

𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄!
I hope everyone has had a wonderful bank holiday weekend & are looking forward to this one too🥰. I just wanted to give a little update regarding Woody’s Walks Availability.

As of May 15th I will be opening my book for new dogs to join us here at Woody’s Walks for one to one dog walking/drop in visit on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays for North & West Swindon only. Please note these will be very limited time slots. For more information please send a message via our page.

As summer holidays are fast approaching I just wanted to update you all on our pet sitting & overnight stay availability. I currently am fully booked right through to mid July. I’ve attached my availability for 24 hour care & day sitting. If you would require a weekday over night sitting please don’t hesitate to send a message and I will try my best to accommodate. This is only available to existing & referral clients only.

Thank you to all for your ongoing support ❤️.

28/04/2023

🌼𝐀𝐏𝐑𝚰𝐋🌼
What a crazy month it’s been with old & new faces🥰. It’s been lovely to see more blue skies making for perfect walking weather & exciting new adventures to take!🐾.

I am now on annual leave till Wednesday 3rd May (Inclusive). All messages & enquiries will be picked upon my return Thursday. Have a wonderful bank holiday!💙

23/04/2023

Warning: UK emergency alert.

For anyone in the UK, please be aware that on Sunday 23rd April 2023 at 3pm, the UK government is sending a loud test emergency alert to all mobile phones on 4 or 5G.

💥 The high pitched alert will last for 10 seconds.
💥 The alert will sound even if your phone is on silent.
💥 If you switch your phone off, the alert will sound immediately when you switch your phone back on.

If you live with dog(s) who are fearful or sensitive to loud noises please take action to avoid causing them distress.

✅ Turn off emergency alerts on your phone.
✅ If you aren’t able to switch off emergency alerts, please consider putting your phone outside, or in your car, garage, shed etc. as far away from your dog as possible.
✅Consider playing some music to distract / drown out the alerts from any close neighbour’s phones.
✅ Try to be at home or, if outdoors, aim to be in a very remote place if possible. If you are in a busy public place, there will almost certainly be multiple emergency alerts going off which might cause distress to your dog(s).
✅ If your dog is off lead in a park, you might want to keep them on lead while the siren goes off, incase they bolt.

Even if your dog hasn’t previously shown signs of being sensitive to noises, this new ten second high pitched alert could still cause them distress.

To turn off emergency alerts, on our android phone we selected settings > sounds & vibrations > more settings > cell broadcasts > you will then see the option to deselect Emergency alerts.

Women’s Aid have a useful guide in the link below how to turn off emergency alerts on both android phones and iPhones.

https://www.womensaid.org.uk/uk-emergency-alerts/

Thank you and please share. 🙏🏼



Photo description: A brown dog is curled up in a soft, grey dog bed looking alert and concerned.
The wording states ‘UK EMERGENCY ALERT PHONE SIREN SUNDAY 23RD APRIL 2023 at 3pm’ and ‘ Please keep your dogs safe.’

20/04/2023

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Paul O’Grady will be laid to rest in the most beautiful way today ❤️ The streets of his hometown will be lined with people and their dogs as the presenter’s coffin is carried to the church. Rescue dogs from his beloved Battersea will then form a guard of honour during a private service - to the backdrop of music from the Salvation Army Band. A separate memorial service will also be held at a wildlife park - so he can be surrounded by the animals he adored for a celebration of his life. A wonderful send-off for a wonderful person. RIP Paul ❤️✨

https://bit.ly/3Ld8Kki

09/04/2023

Wishing you all a Happy Easter 🐣🐰🌸🌼💛

01/04/2023

Today marks the beginning so our pooches wanted to share a little advice for anyone who may need it 🐶💛

31/03/2023

💐 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 💐
We certainly made the most of the flowers springing up this month in March’s roundup photos☺️🌸🌼. It may be miserable outside but hopefully these photos brighten up everyone’s Friday as I know they’ve brightened up mine!☔️.
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29/03/2023

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I like to think that the dogs of rainbow bridge, will be lining up to greet the wonderful Paul O’Grady today. Waiting to welcome a beautiful man who did so much good for their kind. I like to think he will be rolling around with dogs he lost, dogs he saved and dogs who simply heard of his kindness. Covered in fluff, smothered in kisses and loved, loved loved.

Thank you for making us laugh till we cried and for making a true difference this side.
You will be missed, never forgotten and always loved.

Rest in peace wonderful man.

28/03/2023

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How can we support our dogs better?
How can we communicate better and where do we sometimes go wrong?
How can we ensure that our dog's emotional needs are met?
How can we advocate for our dogs and make better choices for them?

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Duration 1.5hrs
When : April 20th 7.30pm or 22nd July 11am

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13/03/2023

12/03/2023

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She did it! Retired Police Dog Stella the Staffie won Cruft’s Hero Dog!
We’re so proud of her, even if she tried to eat the fluffy cover on the TV microphone.
Thanks to those who voted with us 😊 🏅

08/03/2023

With snow and ice expected in many areas of the UK over the next few days, let's make sure we're keeping our dogs safe. 🌨️❄️

Share this post to reach more owners. 💛 More tips: https://bit.ly/3EM0pzx

Image description: The text lists ways to keep your dog safe this winter. Ensure your dog is visible in the dark with a flashing collar or high-vis jacket. Make sure it's safe before you let your dog off lead. Make sure your dog is microchipped and has up to date details. Keep anti-freeze out of reach and mop up any spillages. Provide indoor activities if it's not possible to go out safely. Wipe your dogs paws, legs and tummy after a walk.

01/03/2023

Still time to get your tickets for Woody's Holistic Grooming face to face workshop on cutting the stress out of grooming - https://woodysplace.godaddysites.com/workshops?fbclid=PAAaaA7qcvN2m4HUc3-t868_qFjEVnxuHLNr-8uC4hWH03IhkuDI-PWY0kgyA

What is your dogs physical and emotional well-being worth to you?

Time is running out to get your tickets to our face to face workshop, all about making grooming a more positive experience for man’s (or woman’s) best friend.

Just 3 hours of your time, to make a life long difference for your dog.

https://woodysplace.godaddysites.com/workshops

28/02/2023

🐾 𝐅𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 🐾
This month certainly feels like it’s passed in the blink of an eye . Another busy month packed full of walkies & drop in visits! Im absolutely thrilled to share that we also welcomed a new fur buddy to our walking team at the start of the month taking us to a full team again - Say Hello to Willow😍💕 we’ve loved having her onboard these last few weeks! It’s certainly felt a little tough this past week after saying Goodbye to Daisey but I can’t thank all my four legged friends enough for keeping me going💛. Spring really has tried to sneak in a few of this months picture highlights which is also nice to see… i don’t know about anyone else but I’m certainly ready for the spring sunshine!🌼🌸☀️
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27/02/2023

It’s the little things……Love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️

24/02/2023

“How lucky am I to have something so special that makes saying goodbye so hard”💔🐾…

It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that one of our beloved members, little Daisey has passed over the rainbow bridge earlier this week. 🌈🐾💔.

I feel truly lucky to have been able to have known Daisey since she was a pup & was very fortunate enough to have her as one of the very first members of Woody’s Walks, I will be forever grateful for the endless amount of support I had from her owners along the way building up Woody’s Walks to where it is today❤️. She will forever hold a special place in my heart & I know she’s looking out for us all with Woody up there. Little Daisey you’ve left a paw print on my heart & I’ll treasure you forever.

Rest in Peace our little Queen, Daisey🌈🐾💔.
2005-2023.

20/02/2023

17/02/2023

Thinking of our special boy today…

Happy Heavenly Birthday Woody🐾🤍

31/01/2023

❄️ 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 ❄️
Start of 2023 has definitely been a cold one that’s for sure but here’s a summary of January 2023! Theres been so many new smells to be snuffled out, plenty of puddles to be splashed in & a whole load of mud to get stuck in (swipe to last photo😂).

29/01/2023

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You know that your dog isn’t doing it to get back at you, and that he really can’t help hating being left, right? ✅

But sometimes dogs with issues do test us.😩 And that’s why in this latest episode of the Be Right Back! Podcast, I dive into why it can help us to remember that it’s not our dog’s fault. ❤️

They aren’t being spiteful or trying to manipulate us.

They are not difficult dogs. Just dogs having a difficult time. 🐾

Check the link in the comments to listen.

26/01/2023

Help my dog hates being groomed!

Ever wondered why some dogs dislike being groomed? Do you know what’s expected of a dog at their appointment?

The dog grooming industry grows bigger every day, as do the number of breeds requiring professional help. It’s our job as animal lovers to make the experience a good one both physically and emotionally.

Join Daniella from Woody’s Holistic Grooming and Cooperative Care as she talks through the science of dog grooming, and shares tips on how you can set your dog up for success both at home and in the salon.

This workshop is suitable for both canine professionals (trainers, vets, groomers etc) and guardians.

Daniella is a fully certified Holistic Groomer, meaning she looks at the whole picture for your dog and can provide the best advice and guidance when it comes to tackling grooming issues.

Date: Saturday 18th March 2023

Time: 10am - 1pm

Venue:
Behaviour is communication, Unit C, Apollo Court,
Love Ln,
Love Lane Industrial Estate,
Cirencester
GL7 1YT

Tickets: £45

https://woodysplacedoggrooming.book.app/book-now/availability?date=1679097600000&customer=eyJpZCI6NzkwNjEwMiwiZmlyc3ROYW1lIjoiRGFuaWVsbGEiLCJsYXN0TmFtZSI6IlMuLi4uLnQiLCJkaXNwbGF5TmFtZSI6IkRhbmllbGxhIFMuLi4uLnQiLCJlbWFpbCI6ImRhbmlpZWxsYS1veEBsaXZlLmNvLnVrIiwiYWxsb3dPbmxpbmVCb29raW5nIjp0cnVlfQ%3D%3D&services=W3sicyI6MTEzNjY2NywiZSI6Mzc1Njd9XQ%3D%3D

23/01/2023

Yup, they really do 🥰

18/01/2023

Cold weather tips!

Brr it’s a cold one this week. Here are some tips when it comes to caring for your dogs skin and coat in icy conditions…

Always wipe and rinse your dogs paws thoroughly after a walk to remove any salt grit. If they’re not particularly comfortable with you handling their paws at the moment, try to encourage them to step in a shallow tray of warm water

If your dog is wearing a jacket when on walks, always make sure you are brushing their fur afterwards to prevent matts developing. The friction of harnesses, jackets, collars etc is one of the biggest contributory factors when it comes to matts!

Make sure you are drying your dog if they become wet (after brushing!), this can be done using a hairdryer on a warm setting (not hot) if they are happy for you to do so or you can use a combination of microfibre or high absorbency towels

In the event of snow, you can remove snow balls from the coat using a damp towel with warm water and a gentle brush. A good conditioning spray will also help to prevent snow from building up on the fur.

Panagenic do a fantastic leave in conditioner which you can use daily that prevents snow sticking to fur

As always, a dogs coat is fantastic at thermoregulation but only when it is properly cared for. Regular brushing to remove dead undercoat, prevent matts and keep the air circulating!

02/01/2023

🚨𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 🚨
I currently have availability for dog walks Monday & Wednesday in the Swindon area. If this is something that may be of interest to you please don’t hesitate to get in contact

We offer one to one dog walking services tailored to you and your furbaby, dogs are kept on lead at all times - something I’m very passionate about owning a nervous dog and working with anxious/reactive dogs. Fully Insured & First Aid Trained. A free meet & greet is required prior to joining.

Woody’s Walks is in loving memory of my beloved Woody who passed away back in 2013. Woody loved going on adventures and living his best happy life! this is something I share with all dogs in my care assuring that their walks are filled with fun, exploring, treats & love🐾💙.

31/12/2022

✨𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐛𝐲𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 ✨
And just like that the year has come to an end, we want to say a huge thank you to every single one of you that’s been a part of the Woody’s Walks family whether it be from dog walks, day sits or overnight stays! You’ve truly made our year💙.

Wishing you all a happy & healthy 2023, we can’t wait to see what’s in store for the new year! Looking forward to seeing old & new faces in 2023 - May it be our best year yet!🥳✨.

•Woody’s Walks re-opens Tuesday 3rd•

23/12/2022

🎄🎅 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 🎅🎄
That’s a wrap for 2022.. dog leads are officially hung up and my wellies are put away till next year! This month has certainly been a chilly one especially with a week of snow but like always we’ve had the best time regardless of the weather- there’s been plenty of new scents for the dogs to sniff & lots of opportunities to show off all our winter coats/Christmas outfits.. and a perfect excuse for a dog cuddle or two🥰!! Santa paw’s definitely deserves to pay a visit to all my four legged friends this Christmas for being so good!
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Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!🎅 Thank you to everyone who has been apart of Woodys Walks 2022 & we look forward to welcoming back old & new faces in 2023❤️

30/11/2022

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