Cay9 Companions

23/08/2024

🐾 i'm now off for the next few days! 🐾
my feet & knees are very much looking forward to a long weekend of rest 😄
hope every one has a wonderful bank holiday & see you all next week! 🫶

20/08/2024

30 minute 121 session with tiggy 🐾
🫶 mum & dad have been superstars after a few suggestions last week about getting her used to her harness, today we properly introduced a lead (yum yum!) & worked on a few hacks to help her realise it isn't a chew toy!
💫 worked on 'let's go!'
💫 we also covered ways to integrate loose lead walking, recall & impulse control into find it games
🫶 can't wait to see her next session on thursday, when it's time to explore the world beyond the front door!

18/08/2024

spaniel sunday! 🐾 met up with maui's most favourite auntie Nikki's dog walking and pet care for a lovely group walk & catch up 🥰

17/08/2024

🎉 happy 3rd birthday luna doodle! 🎉
where has the time gone?! i remember when she was a little fuzzy nugget that pretty much fit in the palm of my hand! 🥰 have a wonderful day luney lunes, hope you get spoiled rotten!

16/08/2024

💫 cute puppy alert! 💫
🐾 welcome to the family tiggy! 🐾
tiggy is a 10wk old working cocker spaniel puppy, & we'll be working on some 121 training covering all the puppy fundamentals!
🥰 she's super clever! already got sit, eye contact, reflex to her name & hand touch nailed
🥰 we've introduced her to a few new exercises - place on a mat, some handling to get her used to her harness & the basics that feed into loose lead walking

can't wait to catch up next week & see her progress!

09/08/2024

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06/08/2024

💜 i count myself very lucky to receive such lovely feedback 💜
i put my heart and soul into my "job", & i will always do my best to tailor all my services to make sure that everyone has the best, most enjoyable time possible 🥰

29/07/2024

💥 UPCOMING DAYS OFF: 2024 - 2025! 💥

i will be off on the following dates:
👉 23rd (pm) - 25th august 2024
👉 25th & 26th december 2024
👉 1st - 5th january 2025

🐾 i'll be in contact with all clients this affects individually to arrange an alternative walk/ visit if needed
🐾 i will still be contactable during these times

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29/07/2024

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26/07/2024

🐾 a lovely sunny welcome to the cay9 companions family jess! 🌞 isn't she just gorgeous! 🥰

25/07/2024

hello, i'd like to request a refund for summer 2024 please 👌

19/07/2024

🏝 some take advantage of the hot weather by sunbathing, pub gardens, a trip to the beach...
i'm on a winter fleece, coats & walking trousers waterproofing & restoring mission 😄 much less peopley 👌
ACAI Outdoorwear Nikwax Outdoor Innovation 😂 😎

05/07/2024

🤩 when doug met maui 🤩
💫 getting a puppy out & about, having positive experiences, friendly interactions & socialising is so important especially at a young age
💫 puppies are constantly learning! their little brains are like tiny sponges taking everything in, so a fun playdate is the perfect opportunity to gain a few social skills
🐾 maui loves puppies & is brilliant at adjusting her behaviour depending on their personality. doug was a little worried at times as he hasn't met a huge number of adult dogs yet, but given a little space & time they had a few short games of chase, shared sniffy spots & happily pottered around together 🥰

05/07/2024

🐾 wishing pancho a very happy 1st birthday! 🐾
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29/06/2024

❗️ cuteness alert! ❗️
welcome to the cay9 companions family doug! 🥰
🐾 doug is a 13 week old cocker spaniel, who i'll be doing some 121 puppy fundamentals training with over the next few weeks.
🐾 our first session today covered some reflex to name & eye contact games, as well as some sit training - clever boy already knows a sit so we're building on the 3D's to proof it ready for the 'real world'!
🐾 he's a super quick learner & LOVES his treats so i have no doubt he's going to absolutely smash his training!

23/06/2024

💫 very pleased to say that i'm now an IMDT qualified puppy instructor! 💫
puppies bring us endless joy, fun & laughter! raising your best friend through puppyhood & teaching them the ways our world works can be challenging at times, but setting them off on the right paws will make all the difference!
🐾 if you're thinking about bringing a new puppy home, have recently welcomed a new family member or need a bit of guidance with your pup, don't hesitate to get in touch 🐾
🎓 over the next few weeks i will also be busy putting together updated & up to date puppy plans, packs, lessons & a bunch of other things to help you & your new puppy become an unstoppable team! 🥰

22/06/2024

a big thank you to The Poppy shed fabrics for my new workwear! chuffed to bits! 🤩
now i'm not wishing the summer away but... now i just need it to cool down so i can get out & about in my hoodie & bodywarmer 🤗
excellent quality clothes, affordable & just the most fabulous customer service... i'll definitely be a returning 'poppy shedder' 🥰

16/06/2024

🐾 squeaky dogs unite! 🐾

14/06/2024

an afternoon off can only mean one thing... quality time with small fry, who decided her quality time was better spent in any body of water she could dunk herself into 😂
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09/06/2024

🤩 happy 🤩
here's to small fry! the biggest cuddlebug, squirrel chaser, 'spaniel noise' maker & loveable weirdo ... when she's actually awake 😂

07/06/2024

🐾🤗 welcoming the very handsome pancho to the cay9 companions family! 🤗🐾
friday mornings are going to be fun filled, looking forward to our little adventures together!

30/05/2024

🎉 wishing rosie a very happy 4th birthday! 🎉
can't believe the original bringer of joy is 4 already! i remember her first days in my old job when she was just a tiny little fuzzy baby! safe to say i've loved watching her grow up into such a loveable sasspot... here's to many more years of double trouble walks & making me laugh every week! 🤩🥰

29/05/2024

30 minute pet visit with quinn, her big sister & a guest appearance by one of her feline friends 🐶🐱🥰

24/05/2024

🤓 what a fantastic, full on & information packed three days i have had!
🤓 my brain is super frazzled but in a good way!
as a +R trainer i love absorbing new ways to help improve the way we train, live with & love the dogs we call family & this course has been no exception!
🐶 assessment paperwork will be sent out next week, so fingers crossed after submission, (& passing!) there will be a new chapter being added to the cay9 companions story...
🌟 watch this space! 🌟
hint hint: it maaaay involve puppies 😉
😴 but for now, time to relax & enjoy listening to small fry snoring!

20/05/2024

🐾 just reminding everyone that i will be off on a course on weds 22nd - fri 24th 🐾
looking forward to a few days of studying, picking other +R trainers brains, soaking it all up & continuing to grow & progress as a pet professional!

* the only gift i'll be receiving from maui when i get home will be the go-to ancient slipper 😂

17/05/2024

🌟🐾 less than 24 hours to go until our Muddy Dog Challenge!!! 🐾🌟
🫶 i am so overwhelmed with, & grateful for the incredible amount of support we've received over the last few months! thanks to you we have raised an enormous
🥳 £440!!! 🥳
Battersea are an amazing charity, working tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate & rehome countless dogs & cats every year - any donation is so welcomly recieved & appreciated! thank you everyone!!
that said, we still have a few hours left to raise as much as we possibly can! any donation, no matter how small, can & will make a difference to the lives of the animals in batterseas care 💙
our justgiving link:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/sophiecayford-muddydog?utm_medium=fundraising&fbclid=IwAR0rftluj1N4Fa5nkc9rj23NyDzFm5V_EeZE3jrijF7YBABszcSas5xAxVc

11/05/2024

🌞 catching up with luna doodle! 🌞 welcome to the family loony!
i've known luna since she was a tiny puppy & loved watching her grow up. i haven't seen her since last year... what a wonderful last minute saturday afternoon treat 🥰

06/05/2024

THIS!!!!!