Pow's Paws

27/07/2024

When I started Pow's Paws 5years ago I thought one of the upsides was I'd get all the fun of the dogs but without the worry and stress of them getting sick, injured or just plain old. I quickly realised my error once they became a part of my life, instead of less to worry about I had a multitude more. Every time one of them was off with their owners to the vets with a strange illness, unexpected lumps, epileptic fit and emergency surgeries I worry have I seen my pal for the last time? Sadly that time has come for Louie. He was a hugely protective big brother to Lucy and then Suzie. If you were part of our gang then he'd have your dogs back no matter what but if you were a strange dog getting in his sisters face well then all bets were off. For atleast the last year he'd been too slow to come out with the groups but he still loved coming to down to see his sister off and get a good stroke. I'm going to miss you pal, rest easy.

21/07/2024

Today I had the privilege of being the Judge(ably assisted/instructed by my daughter) at Monifieth Gala Day Dog Show. They had the categories waggiest tale, celebrity lookalike, floppiest ears, best behaved best dressed and finally dog of the day. Every dog was class and they were all a real credit to their owners, all winners in my eyes but sadly I couldn't give prizes to them all. I awarded dog of the day to this big friendly lump of a Shepherd called Bear as 1) he was a stunner and 2)any time I saw a dog bark at him due to his size all day he just ignored it and plodded along. Well done to all the entrants hope you had a great time you were all very good doggos.

19/07/2024

The face you pull when you realise the rest of the country is getting a day off work because their computers are on strike.

11/07/2024

Little known fact Kizzie is solar powered, after living here for so many years since moving from Turkey she knows she needs to grab any brief moment of sun she can to recharge the old batteries.

30/06/2024

So I've been forgetting to update this I'd like to welcome Padi the Girl Collie. As opposed to Paddy the Boy Collie, wasn't the smartest idea having them out together on her first walk 'not you Paddy, the other Padi' and Kai the Vizsla . You'll notice they are both having a wee rest that's because the pair of them keep playing zoomies with pros who have had years of practice but they'll soon be upto speed. Welcome to the gang.

06/05/2024

Bank Holiday Monday can mean only 1 thing. Free child labour, I mean family bonding time making memories 😬

05/05/2024

After a visit to the McManus yesterday my daughter had a nightmare about the stuffed Wolf chasing her but she said she rode Rocco's back to safety. Not sure how to tell her that Rocco would be even more afraid as it was probably one of his great great grandparents chasing you!

26/04/2024

Congratulations to Rocco who earned his KC Good Citizen Silver Award last night. If you don't stop stealing balls from my pocket though I'll tell the judge before you go for your Gold award!

29/03/2024

When you have one walk to go before a nice Easter half day and your clutch decides to die at side of road 😭😒.

P.S big thanks to The Fast and The Furriest Dundee who stopped to see if I needed any dogs dropped off. Thankfully van was empty. And for giving me half your chocolate orange as I sat there cursing 😅.

19/03/2024

If anyone is still wondering if its been wetter this spring the frogs are spawning in the grass. One lucky neighbour/customer is in for a surprise in their pond.

15/03/2024

As I'm going out the door my daughters informed me she's set up a vets in her room and handed me a list saying I'm to bring her 10 pets to the vet. I'm not sure how many dogs she thinks get hurt in a given day but certainly not ten! Also surely it's a conflict of interest if I injure them then bring them to be treated by my 5year old, although I could split the insurance pay out with her? 🤔

08/02/2024

Afternoon Pow's Paws followers, remember in 2019 when you started following my page and in doing so helped me turn what I love doing into a viable business? Well here's your chance to do it again, my mate Glenn after years of looking after his own body, fitness and health is now ready and qualified to help you with yours. Even if your a stunning Adonis like me (🤥) give his page a follow so the next time a mate says they'd like to get a bit fitter you can say 'hang on I know a guy that'll help with that'. That way you'll help your mate and you'll help mine. Cheers
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03/02/2024

So you may remember I listed Maddie with a ligament injury at New Year. The one good thing to come from that was because she got regular check ups from the vet on the injury they saw what they'd originally thought was just a fatty lump on her other leg was growing pretty fast. Lump removed and all good now so here she was after weeks and weeks out. Pretty stiff but she'll soon ease off, also i've never seen a dog so happy as when I came to pick her up.

31/01/2024

Either Patch loves me so much he wants all the dogs to know I'm his or he was getting fed up waiting whist I spoke to his mum. I hope it's the former but sadly it was probably the latter.

24/01/2024

So after filling out my self assessment Tax form this afternoon myself and the Taxman have come to the conclusion that I'll need to work harder this year 😭💸💸 😭. So if you're looking for a walker keep an eye out in the coming days for a list of my spaces. If your dog already comes out with me and wants more walks now's the time to book them in.

11/01/2024

Bit of a different bed time story for my almost 5 year old daughter tonight. She loves helping take Kizzie out and after a recent walk I said about how she started life on the streets of Turkey. To say she was distraught at the thought of poor Kizzie having to fend for herself before she was rescued was an understatement, later that night she had follow up questions like how'd she get here? In the hold on a plane sweety(more tears). So Kizzie's Mum kindly wrote the Life and Times of Kizzie. Formerly known as Kiss Kiss. I gave my daughter a heads up that it would probably be sad before it got happy and boy was I glad I gave that warning. There wasn't a dry eye in the house! By the end my daughter was happy though and said 'Kizzie will be happy every day now' why? 'Because she has a nice lady'. I agree with you there kid.

31/12/2023

Perk of being a dog walker, having loads of dogs in your life. Downside of being a dog walker, worrying about all those dogs. So here's a New Years wrap of all the illnesses and injurys from the last year.

Rocco:life saving surgery from eating his tea too fast.

Clyde: life saving surgery from eating something in his house that got stuck.

Paddy: Survived jumping off an atleast 30ft viaduct with nothing but swollen shock absorbers for weeks. (wasn't with me btw)

Bailey:Cancerous lump removed(all good now)

Storm and Louie: more trips to vets for epileptic seizures than I can count.

Maddie: Did her ligaments whilst rumbling with her pals.

Badger: done his back in whilst I was away on holiday.

This doesn't even cover just the normal doggy upset tummy's, sore paws etc . So for the next 12months can all the dogs just agree to have a happy and healthy New Year so I don't have to worry about you. As for all my well aged dogs, don't even think about it! See you in 2024.

22/12/2023

That's a wrap!The last day before a holiday I'm always filled with dread and my motto is no incidents, no injuries but we made it 😂. As ever a big thank you from The Pow family, you keep entrusting me with your fur babies and it means I don't need to get a 'real job' which means my wife gets a happy husband and my daughter gets to see me far more than if I worked a 9-5 or shift job. So thank you. Also on behalf of your dogs thank you. They can't tell you but they love getting out with their pals.
Enjoy your Christmas and remember if you can't figure out who's being the drunken idiot; it may just be you. Merry Christmas 😘

21/12/2023

When I caught the labs in a comprising picture last week I thought that would be the most embarrassing walk this year, but then Jax and Rocco arranged to wear their jumpers together then proceeded to play chase me chase me. I asked Kizzie why she didn't want to be seen with them, she said I have a reputation to uphold and will not be seen next to those big soft lumps in their daft Christmas Jumpers, so I showed her the one I had on and she walked away in disgust.

05/12/2023

100000miles on the nose!(don't worry I'm parked). A bit like myself my vans creaky with age but our engines are good and we can go both go another 100k.

04/12/2023

Happy Birthday Shadow the big 10! I can officially start calling you old boy.

29/11/2023

Update:

It's effing freezing.

That is all.

14/11/2023

Nevermind the Tory party shenanigans this is the biggest comeback of the decade, just 4 weeks after barley surviving a twisted stomach Rocco is back baby! He's going to be on reduced walks for a bit till he gets his stamina back but that's absolutely fine because for a few days there it looked like you'd never be back so take your time big guy.

08/11/2023

Couple of days off for van MOT/daughters inservice days. The last time I took time off I came back to find; 1dog had undergone life saving surgery(phased return next week) 1 dog had done his back in and was undergoing scans(fine now), 1 dog had grown a lump on her butt cheek that needed surgery(removed) and finally 1 dog had picked then to go into season(no puppies thankfully) . So please for the sake of your dogs and my bank balance wrap them in bubble wrap whilst I'm off... but don't let them eat it.
On a lighter note here's a beautiful looking picture of Sacha, what is she thinking about I hear you ask? Well she's thinking 'how the f**k did I manage to drop my ball down a rabbit hole and why isn't my servant sticking his arm down it to get it back?'
See you next week folks.

02/11/2023

So this week Freddy jumped to the top of most disgusting things to have happened on a walk list. Previously it was having to remove a bungee cord that another Spaniel had eaten and was now dangling out it's p**p chute, Freddy topped that by finding the scent of a putrefying dead fox from the opposite side of the field and making a beeline for it for a good old fashioned roll about in it until I could catch up to him . Which leads us to this picture, me desperately trying to wash him in a public toilets sink in the hope of getting enough of the smell out so I can drive without choking on the reek. 🦨🦊

20/10/2023

When one of my customers retired he kindly gave me his hi-viz waterproof. It's finally getting some use as my own are still wringing wet from yesterday. My question is which one of us is wearing it better?

19/10/2023

Were you stomping about soaking today cursing having to walk your dog in this pish? Because none of my customers were, they were all dry and warm safe in the knowledge their dogs were having a blast the wind and rain. So save your self some misery this winter(it's going to be a long one) and get in touch to today. See spaces below.

Tayport Monday and Friday morning. Up to approx Spaniel Size (needs lifting to top crate)

Broughty Ferry Monday to Friday Up to approx Spaniel Size (needs lifting to top crate)

06/10/2023

Last walk of the week before a few days holiday and the weather was nice so I thought I'd get a seat on a rock and a selfie with the boys. This wasn't the wholesome vibe I was going for lads🤦🏻.

09/09/2023

I know how Maddie and Freddy feel, when you've been running about in the sun all day entertaining the little ones and just want 5minutes in the shade without having your head jumped on.

06/09/2023

I've been a bit quiet on the socials recently but I'd like to introduce Bear, Archie and Freddy. They've all had their introduction walks recently and they all smashed it so have joined their groups, welcome to the gang lads. I'll update availability soon.