Lead the Way

28/03/2024

Things are changing!!!

As from beginning of May there will be increased availability for dog walking....what else can I help you with...

Puppy training
Pre puppy advice
Nail clipping
Pet pop ins, dogs, cats and small furries
And of course dog walking.

Agility training also available!

I'm a Qualified veterinary nurse with 30 years experience in practice. Owned and trained dogs.
Handled big dogs, small dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, plus the odd Tiger!!

Please message if I can be of any help.

Thank you xx

23/03/2024

With Easter just round the corner, make sure keep all your chocolate out of your dogs reach! It is far better for all the chocolate to be eaten by humans and NOT dogs!

Chocolate can be extremely toxic to dogs. The higher the cocoa content the more toxic it can be! It can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, restlessness, erratic, fast heart rate, seizures and heart failure in severe cases. So please keep the chocolate out of harms way!

Happy Easter to you all xx

17/03/2024

This is so important. Having worked as a veterinary nurse for over 30 years, having a patient that is used to being handled makes the experience less stressful for you and your dog. If your dog is OK being handled, treating the patient may become a little easier too.

If you have been through our classes you will know that we highlight the importance of handling. The best time to positively condition handling is when they are puppies.

The hardest part for us as trainers is encouraging that preventative mindset. Putting the time in now is going to make your dog feel better about trips to the vets, to the groomers, for when you need to administer eye drops, clean teeth, trim nails or even put a harness on.

Many dogs are hand shy and as a result, many owners and professionals at some point are on the receiving end of a dog that is scared, anxious or fearful.

Here's a good little info graphic from The Dunbar Academy.

19/02/2024

I offer solo/family walks from your home.

🐾Walk is familiar to your dog.

🐾Your dog gets a full hours walk of sniffing, exploring.

🐾None of the time is used travelling.

🐾 I use a long line if necessary, so can have safe 'off lead' exercise.

🐾Fully insured

Message for further details 😊

17/02/2024

As an experienced veterinary nurse, I can offer home visits for nail clips for dogs and cats.😊

17/02/2024

***Last minute space available for tomorrow Monday 19th February ***

Spaces available for dog walks. I'm a Registered Veterinary Nurse with over 30 years experience. Can do solo/family walks. Fully insured.
Please message for further information 😊

Puppy visits, check ins, cat/rabbit feeding also available 🐾🐾

01/02/2024

Good morning,

I have availability for solo dog walks on Mondays and Fridays. I also have availability for home visits to clip nails. I have over 30 years experience working within veterinary practice. Please message for further information. Thank you

30/01/2024

If you would like your pets nails clipped please PM directly. Thank you

19/10/2023

Need help walking your pooch over winter? I have availability!😀I am a Registered Veterinary Nurse of 30 yrs! I have owned dogs all my life, and have trained and competed in dog agility for 25yrs! Please contact for more information.🐾🐾

29/08/2023

Are you all organised for back to work and school?
I have availability for dog walks on Mondays and Fridays. Please message for further details 🐾🐾😊

29/08/2023

Are you all organised for back to work and school? Have you got dog care sorted?
I have availability for dog walks on Mondays and Fridays. Please message for further details 🐾🐾😊

31/07/2023

Hope everyone is enjoying there summer holidays so far....🌞
Have you started to think about September?? I have availability for dog walks on a Monday and Friday. Im a Veterinary Nurse with many years experience working in practice, and trained and competed in agility for 25 years! Fully insured. Happy to do solo/family walks. Please message x🐾🐾

27/06/2023

Are you thinking ahead??
If you require a reliable, professional, insured dog walker to walk your pooch after the summer holidays...I have availability on Mondays and Fridays. Please message for further info.🐾

16/06/2023

Still have availability for solo dog walks. Fully insured. Message for details. Thank you 🐾

01/06/2023

The easiest time to teach a dog to enjoy being handled is when they're a puppy. if you have a puppy now, or you know someone who does, PLEASE, take the time to proactively teach them to LOVE being held and handled by humans.

If your pup already seems comfortable being held and handled, don't take it for granted! Keep it up, and be sure to handle their entire body, using lots of food and praise to help them form a positive association. Don't forget to get your pup comfortable being handled by family and friends as well.

This will make it much easier to keep them safe and clean, and it will help them feel comfortable if they ever need to go to a groomer or get examined or cared for by a veterinarian. Dogs that are anxious about being handled will suffer much more if they ever need medical treatment for an illness or injury.

If you have an older dog who is already fearful or hand shy, you can definitely still teach them to enjoy being held and handled, but you'll need to proceed much more slowly and carefully, so you don't push them too far, too fast. If you take your time and use lots of treats you can build their confidence gradually, so that they can enjoy life more, with less anxiety.

Learn more here: https://dunbar.info/puppy-handling

If you have a puppy, or you know someone who does, we have an extra-special offer for you!

For the next few days, we're offering our Essential Puppy Training Course for 50% off AND we've just launched a new optional upgrade for our Essential Puppy Course Students. It's called the Premium Puppy Support Plan and it includes 3 months of personalized puppy training advice and assistance from us, the Dunbars, so you can give your pup the best education possible, make sure you and your pup are on the right track, and rapidly resolve any problems you might run into with your pup's training.

We're really excited to get to know some of our puppy students better, and have an opportunity to really help them train their pups with more personalized support.

If you know of anyone with a puppy, please tell them about this special offer!

Learn more here: https://dunbar.info/pup50

01/06/2023

I have availability on Fridays for dog walking. I can either walk dogs on their own or in small groups. Please message for further info.🐾

I am a qualified vet nurse with 30 years experience within the veterinary field. I have trained dogs in agility, competing at a high level. I have competed at Crufts and other major qualifiers. I am currently studying to become a certified dog trainer with the Dog Training College🐾

Available for dog walking and dog training

22/05/2023

Hello, I'm available for dog walking, pet check ins, puppy training and advice.
Please message for further information.

Available for dog walking and dog training

20/05/2023

Welcome to Lead the Way!
Available for dog walking and pet check ins.Being a Veterinary Nurse I have 30 years worth of experience within the veterinary and small animal sector. I have cared for a variety of animals over the years, including having many pets over the years. I have trained and competed in agility. Please message for more info 🙂 x

06/05/2023

Welcome to Lead the Way!
Available for dog walking and pet check ins.Being a Veterinary Nurse I have 30 years worth of experience within the veterinary and small animal sector. I have cared for a variety of animals over the years, including having many pets over the years. I have trained and competed in agility. I can assist with dog training aswell as caring for your pet. Please message for more info 🙂 x

Available for dog walking and dog training