Pawtential

09/01/2024

He's like a giant cat

09/01/2024

House sitting this gentle giant. Not allowed to go to the toilet on my own apparently haha

08/01/2024

04/01/2024

Today's dog walks, with Lars and Harley and Sunny and Harley.

Today was Sunnys first walk with me whilst another dog was present. Harley and Sunny have met each other in passing before and they seemed to mesh well together so her owner was happy for Harley to join her on today's walk. They had lots of fun!

03/01/2024

We are still offering muzzle training in and around South East London or Online. If you are on a low income, benefits or are not working I am happy to offer this affordable course for a discounted price

Please, please, please Do not just buy a muzzle and put it on your dog and expect your dog to understand it or be comfortable in it

This can lead to an aversion or your dog harming itself by trying to remove the muzzle. In the long run this could mean that your dog never accepts the muzzle

03/01/2024

Someone is engaged, although it's definitely with the treat haha

We are doing some walking to heel training, leash pressure training and "look at me". This is because whilst he was away his walking manners on the lead slightly regressed. Thankfully he is a quick study and luring helps shape behaviours. When you are walking a dog that is 50 kg plus, not pulling is imperative

Most of my dog walks will contain some form of training if it is needed to make our walks safer and better or if owners have discussed issues with me.

I also offer combined walking and training sessions which are more elaborate and tailored. I will always end the walk with activities suited to your dogs genetics, needs and interests. As a scent hound, we make sure to finish up with some scent work

02/01/2024

Santa paws came late but at least he came

Having our first walk back with Lars after a month. We have missed him!

30/12/2023

We did a quick 10 minute maintenance public access training session in the new Tesco today

Harley is my assistance dog who I trained by myself to help me with my conditions

I'd love to help others who are local and would like an assistance dog for themselves or their children

Here are some of the tasks Harley is trained to do:

- Alert to fainting episodes/pre syncope
- Open electric doors using push button
- Assist/Remove socks and clothing
- Alert/interrupt anxious or repetitive behaviours
- Alert/interrupt zone outs or disassociations
- Alert to incoming migraines
- Guide home/find an exit
- Blood pressure alert
- Cardiac alert
- Open and close cupboards/doors
- Provide deep pressure therapy
- Waking up from nightmares
- behaviours to counter panic, flashbacks and anxiety attacks
- Crowd control
- Retrieving and holding items
- Bring medications

29/12/2023

I can't wait to get the Agility Equipment out again next Summer

Here's Boomi learning to weave

29/12/2023

Happy holidays one and all