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SUMMER NOTICE!! The summer is a bit of a difficult season! I will not be accepting ANY additional OVERNIGHT bookings for...
03/06/2024

SUMMER NOTICE!!

The summer is a bit of a difficult season! I will not be accepting ANY additional OVERNIGHT bookings for the months of June, July & August!

If you ALREADY have an overnight booked for any of those months, don't worry! I will still be available during the times you booked, with some wiggle room if required!

In addition to the above, my services may be more difficult to schedule in the summer months. I WILL NOT be accepting dog walking bookings between 12pm - 3pm on days where the temperature is 20+ degrees for safety reasons. When I do walk your dog on a hot day, I will always be carrying a waterbottle designed for dogs with me to make sure your dog does not overheat.

Everything will be back to normal in September! I apologise sincerely for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to send me a message on here, or call or text the number below!

Call or Text: 709-290-8110

11/04/2024

What's your favourite part of taking your dog for a walk?

Every dog walks at their own pace! Some dogs, like the lovely Luna here, like to collect sticks along the way which can ...
11/04/2024

Every dog walks at their own pace! Some dogs, like the lovely Luna here, like to collect sticks along the way which can take up a little bit of time, especially when the sticks they choose are so often the biggest ones they can find!

Sometimes a 5km walk can take 45mins, sometimes it can take an hour, or even three hours! Depends entirely on the dog. Now, when I'm scheduled in for an hour, I'll always make sure to gage the distance the dog is able and willing to go so I make it back on time without rushing them.

For dog walking, dog watching and dog training services, call or text the number below or send a message on Messenger!

Call or Text: 709-290-8110

10/04/2024

Does your dog like to be pet? Where's their favourite spot to be scratched?

Dogs have a way of telling us exactly what they want or don't want. Once you've learned how to listen, it becomes pretty...
10/04/2024

Dogs have a way of telling us exactly what they want or don't want. Once you've learned how to listen, it becomes pretty easy to gage whether or not your dog wants affection or if they want to be left alone.

Lucy here REALLY wants some belly rubs! But sometimes she asks me politely to let her just chew her toy, or to let her take a nap. That's always okay, and I always make sure to listen when she asks.

This helps to build trust between handler and dog, and you should be mindful too of when your dog has had enough. If it gets to a growl, bark or bite, then they've already told you a hundred other times and have learned this is the only way to get you to leave them alone.

If your dog retreats to their bed, away from you, let them be. If your dog does not come up to you and request to be pet, or otherwise communicate that they want physical affection, do not force it. Some dogs also just don't enjoy being touched.

There's nothing wrong with that, as long as you the handler are aware!

For personalised training advice, dog sitting and dog walking services, call or text the number below or send a message on Messenger!

Call or Text: 709-290-8110

PHOTO CONTEST! In the spirit of the eclipse, comment a photo of your dog sporting sunglasses! RESULTS!! Sleeping dogs ar...
08/04/2024

PHOTO CONTEST!
In the spirit of the eclipse, comment a photo of your dog sporting sunglasses!

RESULTS!!
Sleeping dogs are SO CUTE, but Berkley's couch slumber won out last time!

WARNING! While the eclipse is beautiful for us, it can cause our pets and animals to have peculiar or aversive reactions...
08/04/2024

WARNING! While the eclipse is beautiful for us, it can cause our pets and animals to have peculiar or aversive reactions.

It is advised to close your curtains and keep your pets inside during the eclipse (4pm-6pm). Consider crating them if they are crate trained.

06/04/2024

Does your dog like people?

Did you know, different coloured gear can mean different things? For example, a dog wearing entirely YELLOW is a dog tha...
06/04/2024

Did you know, different coloured gear can mean different things? For example, a dog wearing entirely YELLOW is a dog that should not be approached. Bright yellow leash, yellow harness, yellow collar.

Another colour that means DO NOT APPROACH would be ORANGE! When you see dogs in general, you should ALWAYS engage with the handler first, not the dog.

Do not sing out to the dog, do not say "what a good puppy!", do not say anything to the dog at all until you've spoken to their handler first. The reason for this, is if a dog is in training for example, it's incredibly distracting and can even be DETRIMENTAL to progress the dog is making.

It's never a bad idea to ask, and the worst the handler can say is no. But the worst that can happen if you DON'T ask, is you could majorly setback training that may have taken months or even years of effort.

05/04/2024

Does your dog like baths?

Spring brings MUD. Muddy pawprints on the floor, muddy fur, and if your dog is light coloured, of course they're going t...
05/04/2024

Spring brings MUD. Muddy pawprints on the floor, muddy fur, and if your dog is light coloured, of course they're going to roll in it and become a brand new shade of dog. Oh well!

Mud and dirt don't hurt, having a good time with your dog is sure to improve your day, no matter how muddy they get 🫣

If your dog isn't SUPER muddy, a wet washcloth might be enough to get the worst of it off, then go over with a towel. Then, brush their fur out later when they're dry to get the rest of the mud and dirt out.

If they are SUPER muddy, then giving them a bath might be your best bet. Some ways to make bath time easier would be lickmats. Smear Sunbutter, wet dog food, or some other mixture on there and then freeze it and stick it to the wall of the bathtub or shower. That should help making bath time easier.

For personalised training advice, dog walking and dog watching, call or text the number below or send a message on Messenger.

Call or Text: 709-290-8110

04/04/2024

What are you most looking forward to in the summer?

Hard to believe it's been a whole year since I started!! A HUGE thank-you to my first ever client Myfanwy and her dog Ha...
04/04/2024

Hard to believe it's been a whole year since I started!! A HUGE thank-you to my first ever client Myfanwy and her dog Happy!! Look how much this sweetheart has grown!

Thank you to all of you who have supported my business, and helped me pursue my passion! Thanks to all your wonderful dogs as well, I have learned so much from each of them, their unique habits, their different personalities, and their adorable faces of course!

I really appreciate you all SO MUCH! Thank you for one amazing, dog-filled year. I'm hoping there's plenty more ahead of me!

03/04/2024

Is your dog a slow walker, or a fast walker?

Sniff sniff sniff! It's important to let your dog sniff away, let them enjoy the walk too, check out their surroundings ...
03/04/2024

Sniff sniff sniff! It's important to let your dog sniff away, let them enjoy the walk too, check out their surroundings and learn from dogs, people and other animals who have passed by.

Some dogs sniff quick, like Roland here, who can sniff and walk without changing pace. Other dogs need to stop and sniff, while others still only sniff on occasion.

Whatever your dog's habits, make sure to let them check things out! Their walk isn't just for physical exercise, but for mental stimulation as well!

For dog walking, dog training and dog watching services, call or text the number below or send a message on Messenger!

Call or Text: 709-290-8110

02/04/2024

Does your dog like other dogs, or do they tend to prefer specific friends or exclusively people?

Introducing two new dogs to each other can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially since you can never know exactly h...
02/04/2024

Introducing two new dogs to each other can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially since you can never know exactly how things are going to go.

It can take days before two dogs are able to be loose together in the same space, or it can be instantaneous. Some dogs click together faster than others, and some dogs take a long time to sus out this new potential friend.

As you can see in the photo, Vonnie (AKA Pipsqueak) is hanging out in his crate with the top open so he can poke his head out and he and Lucy can sniff without that barrier. The barrier was intact for the first while, and then once they both seemed comfortable, the top came off.

Pip got out of his crate a few times, and the two of them were happy to get to know each other, but it was a slow process and they were under constant watch. The CRUCIAL part when introducing new dogs is that they should NEVER be out of eyesight. You should ALWAYS know where they are, what they're doing, and be close enough to intervene if things go wrong.

For more personalised training advice, dog walking and dog watching services, call or text the number below or send a message on Messenger!

Call or Text: 709-290-8110

PHOTO CONTEST!! Comment a photo of your dog sleeping in their favourite place!RESULTS!! Last week there were some seriou...
01/04/2024

PHOTO CONTEST!!
Comment a photo of your dog sleeping in their favourite place!

RESULTS!!
Last week there were some seriously adorable submission, but Jessica Brown Steve Hurley's photo of this happy pup won out!! Look at that smile!!

30/03/2024

When I'm walking any dog, I always give other people lots of space. If they ask to pet the dog I'm with, I'll often say no. Why do you think that is?

It's always important to celebrate your dog when they do something right. If all you ever do is correct, correct, correc...
30/03/2024

It's always important to celebrate your dog when they do something right. If all you ever do is correct, correct, correct your dog is going to start associating you with those negative things.

However, if all you ever do is reward, reward, reward your dog is going to realise that you're a little bit of a pushover and that they don't HAVE to listen to you and they'll get rewarded anyway.

It's important to find a healthy balance. Correct them so they know what they did wrong, then reward them when they're doing it right!

For more personalised training advice, dog walking and dog watching services, call or text the number below or send a message on Messenger!

Call or Text: 709-290-8110

29/03/2024

Do you go for walks WITHOUT your dog? Or do you prefer to only walk WITH your dog?

Work, work, work! All we dog-lovers wanna do is walk, play, snuggle!! Sometimes work or other life events get in the way...
29/03/2024

Work, work, work! All we dog-lovers wanna do is walk, play, snuggle!!

Sometimes work or other life events get in the way of those daily walks, and that's exactly what I'm here for! I offer dog-walking services for any size dog, whether they pull or not, are reactive or calm, I have never met a dog I couldn't walk!

You don't need to worry about your dog picking up bad habits with me either. I will follow your training process exactly, and will always let you know if I notice anything strange (or anything awesome)!

Still not sure you can trust a stranger with your dog? I absolutely understand that feeling! Which is exactly why I offer a completely free consultation for every new client. This way, you can get to know me, I can get to know your dog, and your dog can figure out how many other pups' fur is still clinging to my pants 😂

I charge $15 per hour for walks, and that hour can be divided up over the course of the day! (For example, if your dog needs two half-hour walks, one in the morning, one in the evening, that's totally fine!). There is no additional charge for walking more than one dog, so if you have two pup best friends who like trotting together, I can do that too!

For more information, call or text the number below or send a message on Messenger!

Call or Text: 709-290-8110

28/03/2024

What's a bad experience you've had with an off-leash dog, and what did you learn from it?

STOP! Before you introduce your dog to another dog, do these things FIRST! Step One; Be aware of ALL your dog's signals....
28/03/2024

STOP! Before you introduce your dog to another dog, do these things FIRST!

Step One;
Be aware of ALL your dog's signals. I don't just mean "tail wagging", I mean how their toes kind of curl or they shift their feet when they're about to react. You need to be aware of all these signals so that you can de-escalate a situation before it starts.

Step Two;
Be aware of the OTHER dog's signals, or be certain that their owner is. If their owner is not paying attention, not being mindful of their dog's body language or is insisting "it's fine he's friendly" while their dog is rushing yours, do NOT engage!

Step Three;
Ask yourself if it's worth the risk. Off-leash places with unfamiliar dogs and owners can be a recipe for disaster. At the very least, you run the risk of your dog picking up bad behaviours from their friends.

Finally;
Being attentive is absolutely CRUCIAL when allowing your dog to interact and socialise with other dogs, no matter how well you know the other dogs and your own. Best friends sometimes fight, and those fights could end up leaving someone hurt or worse.

27/03/2024

Comment a picture of your dog's eyes! Are they prettier in the light?

Hector posing for the photo is displaying a behaviour I absolutely love to see! He's looking at me, despite all the dist...
27/03/2024

Hector posing for the photo is displaying a behaviour I absolutely love to see! He's looking at me, despite all the distractions, all the interesting things to sniff, all the noises and the bushes and the sticks he could be yanking from the snow.

Leash engagement is CRUCIAL when working with a dog, especially a dog you're unfamiliar with. Hector and I are still getting to know each other, he's not used to my cues yet and I'm not used to his either, so him looking at me for direction is him saying "hey, I want to interact with you, what do we do next?"

Dogs are our partners and our companions, there needs to be mutual trust and communication in order to keep things running smoothly!

For some tips & tricks on how to increase your leash engagement, dog training, dog walking or dog watching services call or text the number below or send a message on Messenger!

Call or Text: 709-290-8110

Sadie loves to collect sticks on our walks! It's important to let puppies and young dogs explore the world around them. ...
26/03/2024

Sadie loves to collect sticks on our walks! It's important to let puppies and young dogs explore the world around them. Big stick? Go for it! Puppies often learn about their surroundings by putting things in their mouth, licking and sniffing.

Letting your dog check out their surroundings, no matter their age, is a crucial part in brain development, mental stimulation and general walk satisfaction!

For dog walking, dog watching and dog training services, call or text the number below or send a message on Messenger!

Call or Text: 709-290-8110

PHOTO CONTEST! Comment a photo of your dog enjoying a sunny day! RESULTS!! Zena is looking absolutely ADORABLE in green!...
25/03/2024

PHOTO CONTEST!

Comment a photo of your dog enjoying a sunny day!

RESULTS!!
Zena is looking absolutely ADORABLE in green! What a gorgeous girl!

23/03/2024

What odd food does your dog REALLY like?

Attentiveness on the leash is absolutely crucial when attempting to train your dog while outdoors. When your dog is look...
23/03/2024

Attentiveness on the leash is absolutely crucial when attempting to train your dog while outdoors. When your dog is looking back at you (like the lovely Hector here) and watching you for cues, that makes it far easier to give them direction!

If your dog is distant, sniffing, pulling, generally not even glancing your way, this indicates you need to do some work on your bond with your dog! Your dog should be looking to you for permission, for leadership, and of course, if you happen to fall down your dog should be coming back to check on you instead of pulling you into the bush!

Leash attentiveness can be practiced in the house, outside in your yard, or even out on the trails. Bring a treat or toy with you, and every time your dog comes back to you or looks at you, reward them. Eventually, they'll get into the habit of looking back at you to see what it is you have for them this time!

Make sure you're NOT giving the same treats over and over. It's important to mix it up so that they never know what they'll get when they come back to you. This is more likely to keep their recall and attentiveness on the leash reliable.

For more personalised training tips, dog walking and dog watching services, call or text the number below or send a message on Messenger!

Call or Text: 709-290-8110

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