Plus Size Paws

28/08/2026

Hahaha! I do love my job 🥰

18/08/2026

19/06/2026

Some perfect off lead, heel walking with little Senna today. Now to get him doing this for his Mum!!
I don't exclusively work with big dogs, I love to work with all breeds. I'm just partial to a big, clumsy GSD!

12/06/2026

This is Chico. He came to me via a referral through WoodGreen Animal Shelter.
The goal was to get him exercised, and try to implement some training.
I've kept it simple. He now knows "Here" as a heel and/recall command, used in this video whilst walking around a blind corner. "Break" as a release command, so he can venture off again. And "Cross" for crossing the road. This way, if he doesn't get a "cross" command, he mustn't step in to the road at any time!
Chico is the sweetest boy, he just lacked training, and the outside world was wildly exciting! His owner is very pleased 🥰

30/05/2026

Out with my Bear this morning. A man stops me to say what a "beautifully disciplined dog you have". Even though I wouldn't choose the word disciplined, he is right. Bear is praised when he makes good choices, and receives a verbal correction when he doesn't. So I guess it is discipline, I prefer the word trained. I always appreciate comments like that though. People like to see well trained dogs.
*He is panting because we'd been playing with the ball launcher on the field.

11/04/2026

Just a Bear appreciation post!
This last year has taught me not to take our dogs for granted. We just don't know when our last day with them may be.
I try to give Bear the best life. Some days, he spends +5 hours out with me, walking with other dogs.
Doing nothing with them can be just as valuable as doing something though. Today, whilst out on our walk, we just stopped and sat down in the sunshine. Just to chill together. We sat for 30 minutes, just together.
I wish I had more of these moments with the boys I've lost.
My advice to you is, try to make time just to enjoy them being here. Take video. And don't have any regrets. There are no redos with the time we have together. 🐾

28/03/2026

Meet Luther the Doberman 😍
His owners reached out to me, via a recommendation, regarding dog reactivity behaviours.
During the consult, he was very nervous of me, and made his presence known! It turns out that he has some other undesirable behaviours, stemming from insecurity.
By the end of the consult, he was accepting of me being there, willing to take treats from me, resting his chin on my leg, and we were able to teach him "Touch" to help with future training techniques.
We're a few sessions in now. His behaviour has been spot on for me, and much improved for his owners.
Zero reactivity with me so far around dogs, and importantly, he's so comfortable around me now. I'm able to pet him, and he leans up against me for fuss and support. Superstar ⭐️

12/02/2026

My morning Trio 😍

16/12/2025

Update on Harvey. He is my 12 year old reactive boy, who I've been helping.
For the last month or so, Harvey has been walking with my Bear, building confidence around other dogs.
Today was a big day, as I introduced him to Chewie for the first time. I know Chewie VERY well, so I know he was the right boy for this step. Harvey did amazing!

With the right mentors, reactivity doesn't have to be a forever thing. Young, old, rescues, small or large breed, they can all be helped. This isn't to say that Harvey is "fixed" of all reactivity. But he has certainly come a long way in the right direction.

Most importantly... not a prong collar or e-collar in sight... ever 🚫