Gill Leads The Way

03/06/2026

🐾🐶 ALTRINCHAM FESTIVAL DOG SHOW 2026 🐶🐾

Calling all dog lovers! Our much-loved Dog Show returns to Festival Weekend on Sunday 28th June at Beech Fields, Timperley.

📍 Beech Fields, Timperley, WA15 6DY
🕤 Registration opens at 9:30am
🏆 Competitions from 11:00am – 2:30pm

With multiple categories, dogs of all ages, sizes and breeds can join in the fun. Whether your pup is a seasoned show star or simply loves making new friends, there’s a class for everyone!

Why bring your furry friend along?
🐾 Fun, friendly competition in a fantastic community atmosphere
🐾 Categories for dogs of all ages and breeds
🐾 Rosettes and prizes for our winning woofers
🐾 A chance to meet fellow dog lovers and show off your four-legged best friend

⭐ Plus, one lucky winner will receive a unique pet and family videography session worth £1,000 proudly donated by Holly Dwyer Photography - Photographing pets & their people

For enquiries:
📧[email protected]

Who’s entering their dog this year? Let us know below! 🐕❤️

10/05/2026

All happy dogs enjoying themselves this week ❤️❤️ some cheeky pooches🤣 but always good fun 🐶🥰 also new places including Marbury Country Park near Lostock absolutely stunning 😍

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03/05/2026

🎱 HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES? 🎱

Join us on Monday the 4th of may for a bank holiday pool tournament!

Doubles
£2 entry per person
Winner takes the jackpot 💰

Sign up at the bar, entry closes Sunday night 😎

04/04/2026

🐕 Get ready for wagging tails and lots of woofs at the 2026 Altrincham Festival Dog Show, in partnership with Starbarks Dog Groomers 🐕🌟

🐾 Whether your pooch is the best-dressed, has the waggiest tail, or just wants to strut their stuff, this is the event for them (and for you!). Bring the whole family down for a paws-itively fun day full of laughter, community spirit, and adorable four-legged friends!

📆 Sunday 28th June
📍 Beech Fields, Timperley, WA15 6DY

🐾 Free to attend. Register on the day.
🐾 Open to all ages and breeds
🐾 Prizes and rosettes for our winning woofers including a unique pet and family videography session worth £1,000 from Holly Dwyer Photography - Photographing pets & their people

Come support local, make memories, and enjoy a day your dog will love just as much as you do! 🐶💚

31/03/2026

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The dangers of dog walking… and why insurance isn’t optional 🐾⚠️
I keep seeing kids advertising dog walking for a bit of pocket money…
Cute? Yes.
A good idea? Not always 👀
Because this isn’t just “walking a dog”…
This is responsibility for a living, breathing animal that can run, react, panic, fight, bolt… in seconds.
So ask yourself 👇
❓ Are they insured?
❓ Do they understand dog behaviour?
❓ Do they know what to do in an emergency?
Because when things go wrong… they go wrong FAST.
🚶‍♀️ Leads slip
🚗 Dogs run into roads
🐕 Aggressive dogs appear out of nowhere
🤕 Injuries happen
🤢 Dogs eat things they shouldn’t
And in that moment… it’s not about pocket money anymore.
It’s about experience, control, and knowing exactly what to do under pressure.
That’s the difference between
“someone who walks dogs”…
and a professional dog walker.
You’re not just paying for a walk…
you’re paying for safety, knowledge, and peace of mind. 🐶

24/03/2026

I want to say a big thank you to Sue and family for my card flowers and Easter Egg ❤️❤️ Lola’s mum xx

24/03/2026

22/03/2026

What a wonderful week we’ve had in the sun 🌞 and we all had a spring in our step 🌸🌼🌸🌼 happy days ❤️🐶

08/03/2026

Dog walkers… let’s talk about the situation we all hope NEVER happens. 👀🐶💥
Two dogs start fighting on a walk.
First rule… DON’T PANIC.
I know that’s easier said than done when there’s a tornado of teeth and fur in front of you, but screaming and flapping usually just pours petrol on the fire.
A few things to remember:
🐾 Never put your hands near their mouths, that’s how people end up in A&E
🐾 Stay calm and act quickly
🐾 Use leads, noise, water, or something to block their view
🐾 If there are two handlers, separate the dogs quickly and move them apart
🐾 Once separated, give them space to calm down
And here’s the big one…
Know your dogs and know your limits.
Taking on more dogs than you can safely manage might look impressive on social media… but in reality it can turn into a disaster very quickly.
Being a professional dog walker isn’t about how many dogs you can hold onto.
It’s about keeping every dog safe.
Now I’m curious…
Dog walkers have you ever had to break up a dog fight? What happened and how did you handle it?
Let’s share experiences because the more we talk about it, the more prepared we all are. 🐾

04/03/2026

Typical Gill ❤️

Talk to dogs, rarely humans. 🗣️