Alexandra's Practically Pawfect

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Alexandra's Practically Pawfect Training and behaviour support and transformation on a 1:1 basis. Qualified Scentwork UK Trainer and Judge for Tier 1. Based in Bexley, Kent I’m Alexandra.

From a tiny child, I was always fascinated by animals and their behaviour. I grew up surrounded by animals of all different species including dogs, cats, bunnies and many more. I always knew I was destined to be involved with animals and their families. I’ve been involved in dog training since I was a young teenager and have lived in a multi-dog household since then. Each of my dogs have taught me

so much and shaped who I am, what I know about dogs and how I choose to train and interact with animals and their families. I have spent vast amounts of time learning through a variety of courses, books and hands on experience and am committed to always learning more. I spend most of my days training, walking and looking after animals (mainly dogs but also other animals) and love every minute of it. In terms of dog training, I offer reward-based training on a one to one basis and love seeing the relationship build between dogs and their owners. There's so much information around about dogs and dog behaviour out there, it can be difficult to know how and where to start. One of my aims as a dog trainer is to help people to find the information and answers they are looking for. Also, to help them move towards the life they planned to have when they chose to add a dog to their family

I know that everyone and their pets’ needs will be different. That is why everything I offer is bespoke and designed to suit what is needed. Bespoke in person training options
Online training options
Solo or small group dog walks
In house visits or pet sitting

Drop me a message so we can discuss how I can help you and your pets

12 years ago today, I graduated after finishing earlier that year. I'd pushed myself hard, to complete, to graduate. To ...
01/11/2025

12 years ago today, I graduated after finishing earlier that year.

I'd pushed myself hard, to complete, to graduate.

To finish what I started.

But towards what?

I had no idea, not when I finished my last exam.

Zero.

I was lost and directionless.

I was overwhelmed and felt the pressure to make BIG choices.

Into a big, scary world.

There was a disconnect. Between the neat little box the world thought I ought to fit in. And the messy, 'what box?' ideas that I have deep in my soul, many of which I'm still figuring out.

When I finished that final exam, I shared my home with my three beautiful shelties, Bracken, Jet, and Millie. We'd had our struggles, though different than what was to come, and we had long since discovered dog sports.

At the time of my graduation, Rio, my little whirlwind, had been with us for a couple of months.

But more than that, I had no certainties about what post uni life would be.

31/10/2025

Happy Howl-o-ween 🎃🐶

His next vet check is done ❤️ And a bit of a mixed update for the little chap.He has a bit of a fan club at the vets fro...
30/10/2025

His next vet check is done ❤️ And a bit of a mixed update for the little chap.

He has a bit of a fan club at the vets from his stays, so he had cuddles with the vet nurses and receptionist that he knows well.

But it's not all wiggles for him at the vets. When it comes to being in the exam room, he's a bit quiet and subdued, unsure. It's something for us to take notice of, not something to panic about but also not unexpected given everything he's needed to have done. It's just something to be aware of and something we can take steps to help.

So, on to some good news...

He's put some weight on, so he's now just under 2kgs.

And she's happy that his shoulder (where the repair was done) is stable.

But...

They (and us) are still concerned about his range of motion and function for using his paw.

It's early days, and there have been some improvements.

So, it's all about physio and body awareness, and hopefully, we can start his next therapy but more on that to follow.

He's back again in 3 weeks anyway, and then his next leg recheck is in a little over a month ❤️🤞

Also, by human error, his beloved Christmas tree got left behind at the vets last week. He was so pleased to see that they'd saved it and labelled it for him 🙂

It's hard work being this cute...One of today's goals was paws and introducing him to scissors. Partly, because grooming...
29/10/2025

It's hard work being this cute...

One of today's goals was paws and introducing him to scissors. Partly, because grooming in general will be a big part of his life with the coat he's growing. But, also, so that we can 'de-grinch' those paws, especially on his healing leg. As the more traction he can get when he puts it down properly, the better.

We're breaking it down into steps, but I trimmed a good bit off his 'bad' paw. We'll have another go tomorrow

Little trip out with his big sister Xena 💕
28/10/2025

Little trip out with his big sister Xena 💕

27/10/2025

Just your daily dose of puppy cuteness 😍

26/10/2025

A garden scatter feed following a little home physio on his leg ❤️

25/10/2025

A little sniffing trip (with his brother to help show him the ropes) 🐾

We went there for when it opened, so it would be super quiet on all fronts.

He got to say hello to a couple of people (he stayed in my arms throughout the trip), who asked about him. But, importantly, most of the people he saw, he didn't get to 'meet' but got plenty of love and treats from us instead.

He got to sniff what he wanted, pick some treats and a new toy as well.

Followed by a little 'settle' practice in the car whilst I popped into another shop with Rio ❤️🐾

24/10/2025

We may have lost Skylar in 2024, but somehow, little un is developing a bark that is uncannily like Skylar's ❤️

And he's back home ❤️ He's had the pin taken out now, so he's still on crate rest until his next recheck. But, it means ...
23/10/2025

And he's back home ❤️

He's had the pin taken out now, so he's still on crate rest until his next recheck. But, it means we can start his physio and then take it from there (after his next recheck).

He's also had his microchip done today 🐾

He was wiggly to see us and then back home to see our others. He's had a little goat milk and some dinner, and it's time for a sleep for him ❤️

Big vet day today for the little guy ❤️So, his day started at 5.30 with only a mini breakfast - he finished it in second...
23/10/2025

Big vet day today for the little guy ❤️

So, his day started at 5.30 with only a mini breakfast - he finished it in seconds and looked at me to say, "Where's the rest?"

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