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22/10/2025

Dog scared of fireworks? So many great tips in this short interview with certified behaviourist Andrew Hale please share to help dogs that struggle 🙏☺️ thanks to Twickenham Dog Services for the inspiration ✨

20/10/2025

TRAIN, DON'T CHASE: SAFE FIELDS FOR RECALL PRACTICE & OFF-LEAD

Wherever you train your dog to come when called is where their recall will be most reliable. The more varied the locations, the more confident and consistent your dog will be across different environments. Scroll down for my favourite spots near and .

💬 Share Your Favourites
Got a hidden gem or informal spot where your dog can roam free? Let us know:
• Location
• How secure is it?
• Escape artist proof?
• Free or paid?
• Any quirks or tips?
We’d love to hear what works for you and your dog 🐶✨

Here are my top suggestions for secure, off-lead spaces near Teddington where you can safely practise recall and build reliability over time:

🌳 Hurst Meadow, East Molesey
• Type: Large park, bordered by the River Thames and a main road (fenced).
• Escape Artist Proof? ❌ Not fully secure, but spacious enough to find a quiet patch.
• Good to Know: Excellent parking. Be cautious if your dog swims — the Thames flows fast here.

🌲 Millennium Woods, Bushy Park, Kingston
• Type: Small, wooded, fenced-off area within Bushy Park.
• Escape Artist Proof? ❌ No — large gaps between horizontal fence rails.
• Good to Know: Great for avoiding deer-chasing worries, but limited space.

🚂 Hatherop Park, Hampton
• Type: Medium to large public park, fenced and bordered by a railway line.
• Escape Artist Proof? ❌ Not entirely — there’s a bridle path exit to Hanworth. Dogs would need to know the park or be panicked to find it.
• Good to Know: Public fencing may be compromised in places.

🌼 Jubilee Meadow, Whitton
• Type: Very small field off Heathfield Recreation Ground.
• Escape Artist Proof? ❌ No — large holes in the far fence. Fine for recall practice.
• Good to Know: Informal and quiet, but not secure.

🎾 Fenced Paddock, Old Deer Park, Richmond
• Type: Small fenced field near Old Deer Park Tennis, behind Pools on the Park.
• Escape Artist Proof? ⚠️ Possibly — do a perimeter check before use.
• Good to Know: Paid parking nearby. If someone’s using the field, ask before entering.

🐐 Nallhead Studs, Nallhead Road, Hampton
• Type: Secure fenced paddocks (private hire).
• Escape Artist Proof? ✅ Yes — but still worth a perimeter check.
• Good to Know: On-site parking. Fowl, goats, and horses present. Call ahead to book.

🌾 Field of Freedom, Chertsey
• Type: Secure fenced paddock in countryside setting.
• Escape Artist Proof? ✅ Yes — unless your dog can clear a 5-bar gate.
• Good to Know: Access via public footpath. Lovely riverside walks nearby. Call owner for pricing and booking.

🐕 A Dog’s Biz, Tolworth/Chessington
• Type: Secure fenced fields (private hire).
• Escape Artist Proof? ✅ Yes — perimeter walk recommended.
• Good to Know: On-site parking. Site is stewarded — someone is available to assist. Call to book.

17/10/2025

Play is more than movement — it’s trust, communication, and emotional growth. Here’s how to get it right, with my 5 Golden Rules...

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10/10/2025

📽️It's not finished yet, but this is my new promo reel for my puppy classes🐶 I'm VERY pleased with it! What do you think? 😁

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09/10/2025

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03/10/2025

Dominant behaviour or play? 🤔

A client sent me this video of their two dogs interacting. The larger dog is 7 years old and the smaller one is only 12 weeks old. Her concern was that the puppy is being "dominant" (client's words) and perhaps the older dog was being bullied. What do you think is going on here? Would love to know your thoughts! 🙂

29/09/2025

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28/09/2025

***IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT WAG & WANDER 5TH OCTOBER**
💨💨 due to the high winds the royal parks' opening times tomorrow morning will be delayed until safety inspections have been completed. So, I've changed the location and meeting point of our walk tomorrow.

📍 Meet at **10am** at **Teddington Harbour, Ferry Road, Teddington next to the main entrance of The Anglers**

We'll walking over Teddington Lock, around Ham Lands, visiting a couple of beaches, and back to The Anglers for drinks.

There's a small car park behind The Anglers on Broom Road.

**GET YOUR WAG ON!** 🐕🐩🐕‍🦺
Join us for a **FREE** social for local, friendly dogs and their lovely humans at **Ham Lands, Richmond** on **Sunday 5th October** 🗓️🌳🐾 MEET 10AM THE ANGLERS, TEDDINGTON
Ham Lands is a stunning spot for a dog walk, and we’ll round it off with ☕ coffee in The Anglers garden and plenty of tail wags! 🐶💬🌞

Please let me know if you're coming! Thank you x 💌🐾

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21/09/2025

✨Train, Don’t Chase: Safe Fields for Recall Practice & Off-Lead✨🐕

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19/09/2025

Who's a good boy? 🐾 You are! Come hang out tomorrow at the Woof & Wag dog show at the Lensbury in from 12pm. I'll be the one running the Enrichment Zone and Ask The Trainer, while you're being your adorable self. Oh, and there's a BBQ, DOGA, mini market, and goodie bags - because, priorities! 😄 Would be paw-some to see you there! 🐕‍🦺🐩🐕 Get your human to grab tix here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thelensbury/1801243

Categories include: Mr Lensbury (any male dog trying to flex), Miss Lensbury (any female dog serving looks), The Lensbury Lookalike (best dog & owner twinning), Waggiest Tail, Perfect Paw Shaker, Best Trickster, and Best Smile (basically, just being a good boy/girl).

08/09/2025

Thanks to Harmony DeCouto for making this brilliant video of our first Wag and Wander 😃👏❤️

Save 5th October if you want to join our next sociable walk. Meet 10am Home Park (exact location tbc). Follow or email [email protected] to not miss out 🙂🐕

07/09/2025

The first Wag and Wander was a success! 🎉🙌 Seven of us plus dogs went for a lovely stroll across Teddington lock, around Ham Lands and back to The Anglers, Teddington for some well deserved refreshments 😊 It was great to see all the dogs getting on and nice to make some new hooman friends too 😁

The next meetup is Sunday 5th October, 10am, location tbc. Follow Maven Dogs or Richmond DOG (Dog Owners Group) 👀 for details or email ✍️ [email protected] to ensure you don't miss out 🐶