Patient Paws by Sam

16/10/2026

🐾 Do you have a reactive or nervous dog? You’re not alone. 💛

Does walking your dog sometimes feel stressful, isolating or exhausting? Do you wish you could talk to people who just get it without having to explain yourself?

Beyond the Lead is a relaxed, welcoming coffee morning created especially for owners of reactive, nervous or sensitive dogs.

Our first morning was full of lovely conversations, shared experiences and new connections. Afterwards, one person told us:

💬 “It was great to talk to people who know your struggles. You’re not alone.”

Another said they didn’t realise how much they needed the space until they came along. 🥹

So, we’re doing it again! Join us for a few hours with people who understand the challenges, share experiences if you wish, and discover local support for you and your dog.

☕ Sunday 1 November | 9am–12pm
📍 The Maltings Press, The Maltings Taphouse, Newton Abbot

💛 A few things to know:
🐾 This event is specifically for parents of reactive, nervous or sensitive dogs.
👥 It’s a human-only event, so please leave your dog at home.
🫶 There’s no judgement, no pressure to share and no unsolicited advice. Come as you are, and take part as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.
🎟️ Places must be registered in advance through Eventbrite using the link below. Please book your place before attending.

Although we have some wonderful local businesses supporting our community, the heart of Beyond the Lead is connection, understanding and support. It’s a space to meet people who understand your experiences and remind you that you’re not doing this alone.

🎟️ Register your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-lead-leave-the-paws-at-the-door-tickets-2003283074603?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=IwY2xjawU_TEZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMEFuQWJPdHFEQ2VUcjN0eTFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeoilA_uAaIrix9nkNQfdmXsR5Y_ei8aC_TLAZbmixzkwdsA0QViQyVtdjRDs_aem_EYC5clWoTmxmqRoB7aOJWQ

Please share with anyone who might benefit. Sometimes, knowing you’re not alone can make all the difference. 🫂🐾

15/10/2026

Taking care of your dog doesn’t always mean walks 🥹 Today I was incredibly relieved to get to spend time with Bridget, who has been very very poorly 😒 She has been at the front of my mind all week, as have her parents.

BUT she is hopefully on the road to recovery, although the next couple of weeks are crucial. Please can everyone say a prayer and cross all fingers, toes, paws and tails for a good outcome for this beautiful girl! 🙏

Thinking of her paw-rents and their lack of sleep and emotionally heavy hearts and heads. Bridget is such a lucky girl that she has incredible owners who did everything to see her better.

Bridget has a very special place in my heart - she has walked with my mum, my stepson and I’ve had some great walks with her.

Bouncy ears and super happy greetings 🥹💖 Get well soon Bridget ❤️‍🩹

13/10/2026

Calling all reactive dog owners in Devon! This one’s for you ☺️

Our last Beyond the Lead morning was a big success! 🤩

🫂 Full of lovely conversations, making new connections and learning - all at the comfort of being with other people who understand the challenges of raising and caring for dogs who can be reactive or quite sensitive to the world. 🤗

🤝 We were joined by local professionals on hand to talk to and even . We’ve also had so many local businesses support us by donating raffle prizes and offering generous discounts for our Beyond The Lead group. 🥹

💌 Afterwards, you told us:
“It was great to talk to people who know your struggles. You’re not alone.”
“Thank you! I really needed it, probably didn’t know how much I needed it.”
“The thing I found most useful was just having a space to talk to others in the same position.”

Well, we’re doing it again and extending the invitation to the wider public! 🙌🏻

🐕☕️ Join us for another relaxed Beyond the Lead coffee morning: a welcoming space to connect with people who understand, discover local support for you and your dog in an encouraging and supportive environment.

📅 Sunday 1 November�⏰ 9am–12pm�📍 The Maltings Press, The Maltings Taphouse, Newton Abbot
❕This is a human only event, so please leave your dog at home!

🫶🏻 If you’re nervous - please don’t worry - so were we! 🤗 Rest assured that we don’t take ourselves too seriously, we don’t judge or give unsolicited advice. You don’t need to bring anything and we’ll guide you from the second you arrive. Come as you are, share as much or as little as you like, and take a little time out for yourself. 🫶🏻

👩🏼‍💻 Book your place via the link in our bio (also below!) and share with others who might be interested in joining us! We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-lead-leave-the-paws-at-the-door-tickets-2003283074603?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAU6-85leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAmZkaWQWUQOjKSvILpa7jDNE2aA0CK9bsm5fL3NydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp-lIsOmbHOFHCAIFNEZzAI7cJofhiIgVLKF6GID1ro9Jk8Ixg9WE_TVpu5WN_aem_ZFhAHCWeRw7BrSPCtFrrrA

P.S. If you’re a local to Devon business that could offer a little something to support the members of our group - whether that’s a little discount off any human or canine services / products that could make their lives just a little bit easier - please message us!

11/10/2026

My favourite part of a walk is how excited each dog gets at different moments 🥹 Every dog has a different thing that makes their whole bum waggle, and for Lola it’s when we arrive at the destination. She sneaks her head up beside the head rest and gives me excited ear nibbles and kisses - it’s the sweetest thing 🥰

Considering Lola has a hard time getting out of her house or down her drive sometimes, this is for sure such a rewarding moment 🙏🙌

I come across new ways every day to love your dogs, and they never fail to make me appreciate spending time with them 💖

09/10/2026

Reactivity is…. Jax switching between his big dog energy and his sweet gentle energy in a heartbeat, simply out of fear 🥺💔

If you know reactivity, and experience all the highs and lows of walking a reactive dog, and if you need someone to hug you and tell you they understand (and they actually, REALLY understand……), then follow:

beyondtheleaddevon Beyondtheleaddevon

09/10/2026

Walkies with Luna 💖

07/10/2026

Another day, another hill climb 😂 I feel like Luna is all in to help me get fit, we always seem to do the hilliest walks together 🙌😄

It’s been so beautiful exploring the local villages this week, with these beautiful hills, views and of course that special happy furry face 🥹🐾💖

05/10/2026

I really needed this…. 🥹🙏 Luna’s happy place is my safe space 💖

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01/10/2026

Happy National Black Dog day to these beautiful beings! 🥹🐕‍🦺

I am so lucky to not only live with my beautiful black Lab Jax, but to have welcomed all of these other dogs to my life this year 🙏 I am certain I’ve missed a few - please add them below if I have!

So thankful for dogs, so thankful for people with dogs 💖

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01/10/2026

Walking a reactive dog means… anticipating the actions and behaviour of complete strangers and their dogs, long before they’ve even clocked that you exist. 🫠