Paws to Attention

14/05/2026

Suzanne Wright at The Wright Zone definately deserves a vote 💪 I have everything crossed for you 🤞🤞🤞xx

WE’RE IN… 🥹💚🐾

Wright Zone Doggy Day Care has officially been accepted into the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards 2026 in the WOOF category 🎉

What started as a little dream and a lot of hard work has grown into something truly special — and I honestly couldn’t have done it without the incredible support from all of you and your amazing dogs.

From nervous first inductions, to zoomies, cuddles, friendships and sleepy afternoons… Wright Zone has become so much more than just daycare to me 💚

If Wright Zone has made a difference to you or your dog and you’d like to support us, voting is now OPEN 🐾

I would be so grateful for your vote 🥹

🗳️ Vote here:
redfunnel.co.uk/awards

Thank you for supporting my small business, trusting me with your dogs and helping Wright Zone continue to grow 💚

Love,
Suzanne & the Wright Zone gang 🐾

11/05/2026

Shared in hope ❤️❤️❤️

08/05/2026

Happy 100th birthday Sir David Attenborough 💖

05/05/2026

PD Halo and handler were deployed to Loughborough following a report of a high‑risk missing person who had been outstanding for approximately three hours before the team were asked to attend. A number of police resources were already deployed, including officers conducting foot searches, NPAS overhead support and a drone assisting with area coverage.

PD Halo was initially tasked to search a brook within the area before continuing into a large park that leads onto surrounding woodland. Due to the number of officers already deployed on foot, a full track was not possible. Despite this, PD Halo continued to work persistently alongside other resources.

PD Halo has then showed a clear and significant interest through dense foliage pulling his handler towards a nearby lake. The missing person was subsequently located unconscious and within a substantially vulnerable area.

Thanks to PD Halo’s incredible nose the missing person received lifesaving medical intervention and is now safe.

This incident highlights the vital role our police dogs play, not only in locating offenders, but also in finding vulnerable people in need of urgent help.

05/05/2026

Random Act of Kindness 🩷

We are very low on tinned dog food for the rescues and our pet food bank so we headed this evening to Pets at Home - Isle of Wight.

As we went to the checkout a wonderful man said that he would pay !! we were shocked by his kindness, he flashed his card and off he went.

We stopped him before he left and could not thank him enough for his incredible generosity.
He said he loved animals and said what a great charity we were.

We managed to take a photo of him and only know his name is Barry.

Another customer who witnessed what he had done said she was very emotional at what she saw happen.

To Barry, with everything the way it is and so many people struggling to feed their four legged family member what you did this evening means SO much to us and those we support.

THANK YOU 🐾🩷

04/05/2026

2 previous pupils..gorgeous boys Dalton and Maximus ❤️

04/05/2026

I have been asked quite frequently if im available to do 1 to 1s which I do miss so I have an update for you. 🐶
I know a lot of my customers are aware of my accident last year and this has caused difficulty with transport because I haven't been able to drive. I have been back to the hospital and unfortunately the situation remains the same, I have been deemed unsafe, but I am back at physio in June to see if driving may be possible in an automatic car.
I know this is going to be a long road due to being under the hospital for another 12 months. So I am keeping positive thoughts and hoping for a positive outcome 💪😊

Having thought about this situation I have the hall in Totland on Sundays from 11.30am to 12.30pm specifically for workshops and 1 to 1s.
If you would like a 1 to 1 please do let me know and we can arrange an appointment.

I hope all this makes sense.

Best wishes Dawn

04/05/2026

Lets talk about hormones...

Adolescence is a very difficult time for dogs, it normally begins from around 9 to 12 months, but it can begin as early as 6 months and it normally lasts up to 18 months to 2 years. I always refer to this phase in a dogs development as the teenage phase due to mind and body changes.

You will notice a change in attitude, they become what you may think of as disobedient but it isnt, its a change of mind set with hormones going crazy causing frustration and emotional changes, all the commands and training disappears so you think you have a very well behaved dog then suddenly you dont.

The changes that can occur...

Chest puffing and barking at other male dogs🐕
Reactive behaviour this includes barking and lunging on and off lead🐕
Independence becomes increased🐕
Lack of focus and selective hearing🐕
More energy🐕
Displays of fear and nervousness🐕
Marking, increased sniffing and humping🐕
Guarding... territory, resources or people🐕

Unfortunately some of these behaviours can escalate due to lack of training or unawareness from the owner. I have witnessed many behaviours over the years that have gone out of control with the owners at their wits end, but there are answers and options to resolve adolescence issues.

Reiterate training using positive reinforcement methods🐕
Be patient and calm even when the situation looks out of control..remember the skills you were taught and once put into action your dog will remember them too🐕
Stimulation is a great distraction...there is all manner of equipment available now..scent work is perfect🐕
Incorporate routine into your daily life to reduce anxiety and keep your pup calm🐕

If the situation has escalated to a point where aggression has taken over this is normally due to frustration, this can include targeting one or several members of a household. Aggression towards other dogs or animals, nipping or biting with consistency for example, if this is the case then dont be afraid to speak to your vet about neutering.
Neutering is a procedure that requires the dog to be put under anaesthetic to then perform the small procedure. Once the procedure is over. You are given a collar or body suit to stop licking and the hormones normally leave the body within around 2 weeks. For small to medium dogs the recommended age is 1 year for large dogs it is 18 months due to bone development and growth.

Never be afraid to explore your options and read material from good sources. It is part of a dogs development and very often they grow out of this phase but knowledge is key and awareness is invaluable. 🐕🐾🐾

Written by Dawn at Paws to Attention

30/04/2026