Not sure whether your puppy needs Baby Puppy or Junior Puppy classes?

We’ve all been there. You lace up your trainers, grab the lead and go out the door with visions of a peaceful, breezy stroll. Your dog sits nicely while you clip on the lead.

Although I am not a behaviourist, my dog training services focus on understanding dogs and learning how best to communicate with them to achieve best results.

Bringing a rescue dog into your home is exciting, rewarding and can even be a little overwhelming. You’re perhaps picturing long walks, cuddles on the sofa and watching your new dog settle into family life.

Bringing a new puppy home is exciting, but it can also feel like living with a curious toddler! Puppies explore the world with their mouths, noses and paws, so ordinary household items can quickly become tempting things to investigate, chew or swallow.

Focus is one of the most valuable skills you can teach your dog. It helps your dog learn to pay attention to you, even when there are distractions around them.

Absolutely yes – it's one of the best decisions you can make.

Starting dog training can feel a little daunting, especially if you've never worked with a trainer before. One of the questions I'm asked most often is, "What actually happens during the first session?"

Do you love your dog but feel like you're constantly repeating yourself without anything changing?

Choosing someone to care for your dog while you’re at work or away from home is a big decision. Your dog’s safety, happiness and individual needs should always come first.

Cockapoos are active, intelligent dogs that generally need 60–90 minutes of exercise per day, although this varies depending on their age, size and energy levels.

FAQ: What Should I Ask a Dog Walker?

One of the things I value most about being a professional dog walker is building positive, trusting relationships with both dogs and their owners. Clear expectations help ensure that every dog in my care is safe, happy and well looked after. With this in mind, I wanted to explain a few of the things I require from my clients, what my responsibilities are, and where those responsibilities begin and end.

Whenever I check the weather temperatures for the day, I always check the feels like NOT the actual. For example at noon tomorrow the actual temp will be 23º but it will feel like 27º. When I'm walking dogs, I 'MIGHT" (probably wouldn't) take a healthy dog out at 23º but I definitely WON'T at 27º.

As temperatures rise, many dog owners look forward to spending more time outdoors with their four-legged friends. However, hot weather can pose serious risks to dogs, making it essential to adjust your walking routine and understand the signs of heat-related illness.

As a professional dog walker and trainer, one of the questions I get asked regularly is: