Walk This Way Dogs NI

I’m Rachael and I specialise in dogs🧡

Based in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, I am a Trainer and Canine Behaviour Psychologist with an unabashed passion for our hairy friends. Walk This Way Dogs NI is committed to providing effective, enjoyable and convenient solutions to your dog-walking and dog-training/behaviour needs providing peace of mind and a well-behaved, content and happy dog. Walk This Way Dogs NI customises its services to put the needs of you and your dog first. I have over 30 years experience with larger breeds, particularly German Shepherds (my passion), as well as medium and small breeds. No matter what their size, my philosophy is the same

"There is nothing truer in this world than the love of a good dog"

Let me help you strengthen and improve the relationship between you and your dog with kindness and compassion, reward-based, fear-free training and behavioural help. I hold accredited Diplomas in Dog Training, and Canine Behaviour Psychology and I’m currently studying and working towards my certified Behaviourist qualification. I am a member of the Professional Dog Walkers Association (who are advisors to the Canine and Feline Sector Group) and the International Alliance of Holistic Therapists. Police CRB checked, fully insured, canine first aid trained and committed to continuing education and professional development through study, training courses and keeping up-to-date on the latest techniques and scientific findings. I lost my lovely big poster girl, Gypsy in May 2024. She didn’t do too badly at 12 and a half! She was my expert consultant on all things canine and the reason I set up in 2018 so much was my desire to give her a life fulfilled and to know love, right by my side. She was and always will be the Chief Executive Officer! Her last official “job” was to impart her mellow, loving and solid temperament on my 4th German Shepherd rescue, Roxy and the whirlwind that is a highly energetic and intelligent young GSD! She did that alright. It is my privilege to guide Roxy through her life and help her make the right choices. Far from perfect, but we are learning and growing every day! And I think it’s ok to say that I am exceptionally proud of my funny, affectionate little girl and how far she has come so far. First of all, peace of mind. Rest assured that whilst in my care on a structured group walk, your dog will be exceptionally well looked after, receive all the attention and enrichment they need, treated like my own…..and it will be a lot of fun too! But also, the knowledge that you are not on your own. I am here to support you and your dog through the sometimes challenging and frustrating behaviour problems that can crop up, whether that is reactivity or simply good manners and life skills. Walk This Way Dogs NI is here to help. Please get in touch if you need some help or advice! Rachael and Roxy
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