paws paradise

20/08/2024

Lovely walk with my walking boy today. He loves to take his ball with him and walks all the way with it. He then puts it back in the box on returning home.

15/08/2024

Spaces are filling up fast for 2025. Please book early to avoid disappointment

15/08/2024

Another week another boarder. This week we have the pleasure of our good friend who the girls have got to know over the last few months. The ball was removed and replaced after this video was taken. We take safety very seriously

10/08/2024

Aww another week over. Gonna miss these two monkeys. It was a pleasure looking after them, and we hope they will return soon.

07/08/2024

Another happy client.

Day Care is still available

05/08/2024

Not so sure but he did well and continued to explore the tunnels and balls

05/08/2024

Blink and you miss my youngest client enjoying his time in the tunnel

05/08/2024

Another busy day at paws. No matter how old or how young they are. They all master the "please feed me" eyes lol. Today we have been having fun in the garden and making good use of the agility equipment. (Videos to follow) we have been on a river walk with the younger ones and shorter walk but just as much fun with the less able /older ones.

03/08/2024

Bookings are now being taken for 2025.

03/08/2024

Little pickle enjoying his morning walk with resident dog. Resident dog is helping him understand that we will get there in the end so we don't need to be in such a rush. He is only baby at 8 months old so still.learning his way

02/08/2024

Busy 1st day for these two boys. I think they have enjoyed it s far. Out walking by 8am to avoid the heat. Then a day in and out the garden playing in the water or just chilling under the fans

31/07/2024

[NOTE: This photo is just picture of a pond in the summer. NOT a picture of a pond with the toxin.] Cyanobacteria can have many different looks, including not being visible at all. Link to Kentucky Division of Water for more photos and information: https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water/Monitor/Pages/HABS.aspx #:~:text=Harmful%20Algal%20Blooms%20Division%20of%20Water&text=A%20harmful%20algal%20bloom%2C%20or,skin%20in%20animals%20or%20humans.
"Death follows minutes to hours after exposure to a small amount of this toxin." As the weather gets hotter, ponds can start to have "algae blooms." The water itself can look like pea soup, or like green paint is spread on the surface of the water. Sometimes it is not visible at all. Some of these blooms are cyanobacteria, which can produce potent toxins. Dogs are exposed when they wade in the water and either drink the water directly, or lick it off themselves when they come out. There is no antidote; treatment is supportive and many dogs don't survive. If you believe your dog has been exposed, bathe him immediately. If he has any symptoms, bring him right in to a veterinarian. See comments for more information about signs and treatment. (Most ponds that look like this are not dangerous, but it is not possible to tell which ones are toxic and which ones aren't except by having the water tested; If in doubt, keep pets out.) Edited to add links to more pond phots.

28/07/2024

Lovely weekend with these two boys, lots of fun in the garden and walking. See you again in September boys

28/07/2024

Never to old to ask for your food. These two are both 14 years old and have mastered the " but pleeeese let me have some" look but have still to master the understanding that it won't work lol

27/07/2024

Nothing like a Saturday morning in the sun.a lovely weekend so far with the gang. Nice morning walk before the heat hits us.

26/07/2024

After a very busy day exploring the garden, this little man has settled in really well. Bless him.

26/07/2024

New boys for the weekend.

19/07/2024

19/07/2024

Please be sensible and look after your dogs. No dog died from missing a walk loads have died from heat stroke.

14/07/2024

"Your more expensive than kennels"

Yes home boarders are slightly more expensive I agree, however do kennels welcome your dog into their own homes?
Do your dogs have access to outdoor space all day
everyday?
Do they walk your dog for more than an hour a day or just the hour allocated to your dog?
Do they have sofas carpets in your dogs cages or just hard floors with your dogs blankets and beds on?
Can your dog be treated in the same way as their own dog?
Is your dog able to move around freely making the choice to stay inside or go outside?
Is your dog called by its name or just a cage number?
Are they groomed daily if required?
Don't get me wrong I know some kennels are extremely good but the personal touches the human interactions is very limited.

As home boarders we
Treat the dogs in the same way as our own would be treated.
We spend time getting to know your dog assessing them to ensure they will be happy in our care, they get on with resident dogs and mix well. We have written assessment pre booking trail days and sleep overs incase your dog don't settle.
We deep deep clean before and after each stay and have record and log each clean.
We do daily records on guest fill in welfare logs if needed
We provide enrichment toys and games,

We don't
Just sit with your dog watching TV drinking coffee
(Nore do kennels)

Leave your dogs for hours on end shut up in a cage.

Just leave your dogs to their devices.

Yes we may be a bit more expensive but also open our homes up to others in a home away from home environment.

11/07/2024

Little pickle with the cheeky face.

10/07/2024

A pre holiday sleep over for these boys tonight.

As part of my licence all dogs if staying longer than a night must have pre booking sleep over to ensure they are happy a settled before any booking is made and that they will get along with resident etc. This also helps with our mandatory assessments we do on new dogs as we get an overall view.

02/07/2024

Aww my little walker, his such a good boy and always happy to see me. I have lots of space to fit in pop ins and or walks should anyone need them.