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🐾Professional Dog Walking & Pet Care Services

📍Maidenhead 📍Cookham
📍Windsor & Surrounding Areas

Dog Walking | Adventure Daycare | Sitting | Drop-in Visits |
Fully Insured | Canine First Aid Certified |

Every dog walking service is different.Different experience. Different values. Different ways of working.Some dogs thriv...
15/08/2026

Every dog walking service is different.

Different experience. Different values. Different ways of working.

Some dogs thrive in solo walks. Others flourish in a structured pack environment. As owners, you’re fortunate to have the freedom to choose the service that best suits your dog’s needs.

Over the last two weeks, I’ve received several new enquiries, which has been fantastic. But one thing I’ll never do is accept a dog simply to fill a space.

At Paws & Relax Maidenhead, every dog is assessed long before their first walk. From temperament and breed-specific behaviours to confidence, social skills and compatibility, I take the time to ensure each dog is introduced to the right environment.📑

Paws & Relax may be the right fit if:

✅ Your dog enjoys the company of other dogs and thrives in a social environment.

✅ You value consistency, commitment and reliability.

✅ You appreciate regular updates, including video stories and individual photos.

✅ You understand that off-lead freedom is earned through time, trust and proven recall.

✅ You want your dog to benefit from positive social experiences within a carefully managed group.

My priority has always been the welfare of the dogs in my care. That means being honest when a group environment isn’t the right fit.

Not every dog will suit my service, and my service won’t suit every dog. And that’s absolutely fine.

Because finding the right environment for your dog will always be more important than filling a space on a walk. 🫡

Something nobody really tells you when you care for dogs is just how attached you become — even when they’re not technic...
27/07/2026

Something nobody really tells you when you care for dogs is just how attached you become — even when they’re not technically yours.

Very quickly they’ve woven themselves into your daily rhythm in a way you never expected: you start to learn every quirky little habit, you notice when something seems off. And it’s not just the dogs — you build real relationships with their owners too. You share updates, worries, little victories, and over time you become part of each other’s routine.

This has been especially true of Simba. He’s been part of my week ever since I left the corporate world and threw myself fully into Paws and Relax. He arrived with his big personality and quickly became one of those dogs who quietly anchors your day.

Now he’s getting ready for a big relocation, and today is his last day. Thank you J and E for allowing him to become a little piece of our world too. We are going to miss him! 🧡

🇫🇷 The Beauceron comes from the Beauce region of France and was bred to herd and guard livestock. They’re known for thei...
22/07/2026

🇫🇷 The Beauceron comes from the Beauce region of France and was bred to herd and guard livestock. They’re known for their black‑and‑tan or harlequin coats, their double dewclaws, and their nickname “Bas Rouge” — the red “stockings” on their legs. They’re confident, clever, powerful dogs that require a confident and consistent handler familiar with managing dominant breeds. They form exceptionally deep, intense, and lifelong bonds with their human families, often manifesting as a fierce loyalty that combines the protective drive of a guardian with the extreme sensitivity of a herding breed.

Beaucerons typically stand around 65–70cm at the shoulder and can weigh 30–45kg. They were used in World Wars for guarding, carrying messages, and even land‑mine detection.

🐕 Why it matters for a dog walker to understand breeds

Knowing a dog’s breed isn’t about stereotypes — it’s about understanding the instincts, energy levels and behaviours that shape how a dog experiences a walk

With a guarding breed like Donny, that means understanding:

•how he assesses strangers
•how his behaviour influences my decisions out walking
•how I provide consistent handling to keep the walk controlled and safe

A dog walker who understands breeds can tailor the walk properly — keeping dogs safe, settled and handled in the way that suits THEIR instincts.

As we head into the summer holidays — and as I’m lucky enough to have a second pair of hands helping me — I’d love to gi...
18/07/2026

As we head into the summer holidays — and as I’m lucky enough to have a second pair of hands helping me — I’d love to give something back to someone in our local community who might be finding things a bit harder right now.

If you know someone in Maidenhead who is struggling to walk their dog — maybe due to recent surgery, mobility changes, or simply not being able to get out like they once did — I’d like to offer them a free weekly dog‑walking slot over the summer.

This would be a gentle, friendly group walk with me, and their dog would need to be:

🐕 Well‑socialised with other dogs
🐕 Comfortable in small group walks
🐕 Local to Maidenhead

If someone comes to mind, please DM me! Also if you could share this, that would be fab! M 🙂

🐾 June Recap 🐾What a month it’s been.Lots of muddy paws.Lots of panting tongues.Lots of adventures with dogs returning h...
03/07/2026

🐾 June Recap 🐾

What a month it’s been.

Lots of muddy paws.
Lots of panting tongues.
Lots of adventures with dogs returning home happily exhausted.

No scheduled posts
No chasing likes

Just dogs being dogs — exactly how it should be.

One thing I’ve really reflected on lately is that not every dog, or owner, thrives with a rigid fixed approach.

Life happens.
Work changes.
Unexpected emergencies come up- today was a prime example of that for one of my clients!

Some dogs just need consistency and a familiar face when things change suddenly.

That’s why I really get to know each of the dogs in my care — understanding their personalities, little quirks and compatibility with the other dogs in the pack and most importantly bonding with them individually.

I genuinely love how well the dogs know and trust each other now. It creates calmer, happier walks and such a lovely dynamic within the group.

Honestly, it feels a little crazy to say I’m now operating with a waiting list. I’m incredibly grateful for all the lovely owners who continue recommending me. 🐕

I’m also very excited that over the summer I’ll have another pair of hands helping out — the better half officially joining the madness. This will give greater flexibility and allow some extra walk availability over the summer months.

If you’ve been waiting for a space, keep an eye out as additional dog walks will be opening up. 🐾

☀️ Summer Holiday Notice ☀️

Please note there will be a summer closure from:
📅 Wednesday 29th July – Monday 17th August.

If you need any help during this period, then do let me know as I have a network of other great walkers locally who may have some capacity.

Thank you again for all the support 🐕

Deserves a spot on the grid  📸
07/04/2026

Deserves a spot on the grid 📸

It’s been full-on puppy mode the past couple of weeks — the new youngsters have definitely been keeping me on my toes. L...
01/04/2026

It’s been full-on puppy mode the past couple of weeks — the new youngsters have definitely been keeping me on my toes. Lots of training walks and socialisation to keep them on track.

Quick update: my books are now officially full, so I’m not taking on any new clients at the moment. This is to ensure I can give flexibility and time to my existing client base. Thank you for keeping me busy and allowing me to do what I love!

Some journeys are measured in miles. Others are measured in courage. 🐾✨When Luna first started walking with us, the worl...
21/02/2026

Some journeys are measured in miles. Others are measured in courage. 🐾✨

When Luna first started walking with us, the world felt like a very overwhelming place. She would react quickly on walks, particularly with strangers. This was not because she was “naughty,” but because she was nervous and unsure.

From day one, our goal wasn’t to “fix” Luna. It was to understand her.

We slowed everything down. We let her set the pace. If she needed to stop and watch, we stopped. If she needed space, we gave it. Walks became less about steps and more about building trust.

Little by little, Luna began to acclimatise. Her body language softened. Her recovery time shortened. She started checking in instead of reacting.

This is your reminder that progress doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful. Sometimes it’s quiet and patient. 🤎

We MADE IT through another weekend of rain… and mud… but today brought a little brightness and a tiny bit of hope that t...
17/02/2026

We MADE IT through another weekend of rain… and mud… but today brought a little brightness and a tiny bit of hope that the sun is here to stay☀️ here’s hoping for brighter skies for the rest of the week 🤞🏼

Introductions for Donny 🖤🤎
10/01/2026

Introductions for Donny 🖤🤎

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