Qualified and experienced full-time dog trainer/dog walker. 1-1 dog training at your home/local park Hi, my name is Julia. Please check my website for more info.
I have a BSc (Hons) degree in Psychology and am a qualified dog trainer (IMDT) (https://www.imdt.com.au/find-a-qualified-imdt-trainer). I set up Paws Pet Care in 2014 and since then have been working full-time as a Dog Trainer and Dog Walker (interspersed with some pet minding jobs - dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, budgies, parrots etc). Prior to this, I gained 20+ years experience wit
h dogs working as a vet nurse and an animal shelter in London, and volunteering at dog kennels and go training clubs in London and Perth, as well as volunteering for over 10 years as a dog walker for people who are unable to walk their dogs due to illness/disability (Cinnamon Trust UK, POOPS WA). I offer social off-lead group walks, 1-1 walks, and 1-1 training options including for reactive dogs. I am based in Leeming, WA and cover the surrounding suburbs. Please check out my website pawspetcare.com.au for more info - service, pricing, testimonials, gallery etc
I have a current police clearance and specialist insurance.
24/08/2025
Terry at Pooch n Peeps is kindly offering 20% discount on all of their bus tours if you use my Paws Pet Care code PPC&PnP when booking 🐾
🚂🌲 All Aboard! The Dwellingup Forest Train Adventure 🌲🚂
Imagine this: You and your pup riding through the majestic Jarrah forest on a historic Dwellingup Hotham Valley Railway train, the breeze in your hair and your dog’s ears flapping with joy 🐶💨.
On Saturday, 27th September, we’re heading out for a day like no other — a dog-friendly forest escape that blends nostalgia, adventure, and nature at its finest.
🐾 Walks beneath towering trees
🐾 A scenic vintage train ride (yes, dogs welcome!)
🐾 Fresh forest air, great company, and memories that last forever
⚠️ This is one of our most unique tours of the year — spaces are limited, and once they’re gone, they’re gone. Don’t let you and your pup miss the train! 🚂🐕
24/08/2025
Frankie, Rocket, Zola, Ollie and Tato enjoying their morning walkies at Vellgrove Park 🐾🥰
24/08/2025
Jaxxy-Boy, Jelly-Girl, Rosie-Girl and Miss Maitri checking out all the mail at Shirley Strickland park 🐶🐶🐶🐶🥰
24/08/2025
Bailey, Buddy, Kenzie, Raffy and Vega having lots of fun at Vellgrove Park last week 🐾🥰
14/08/2025
Fellow West Aussies, it’s crucial that we see WA's Animal Welfare Act updated.
Please click on this link to WA's parliament requesting the government prioritize the passing of the Act. https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parliament/LCePetitions.nsf/petitions/25-0012 Change does not happen because a few people rally.
We must all let the government know that we want animal welfare laws to be updated and improved. 🙏🙏❤️🐾🐾
🐕 Tag your dog-loving crew and let’s make memories.
01/06/2025
Hmm, maybe Bailey has the best ears? 🤔. Or Rocket? Am on the fence 🫤
25/05/2025
24/05/2025
Rocket has the best ears! 😆🥰
24/05/2025
New boy, Ilio, passed his assessment walk on Wednesday with my 3 dogs, Fletcher, Molly and Misty, with flying colours. He is a delightful boy who has great social skills with people and other dogs, good recall, and loves the van (aka the party bus).
I am happy to be able to integrate him straight into my regular off-lead social walks with a variety of dogs and to a variety of parks. Welcome Ilio 🐕 🐾 🐾
10/05/2025
For YOUR exercise needs
To clear YOUR head
For YOU.
They stop for a second, they are pulled and yanked along.
and if I see one more dog limping beside a runner ....💥
Your dog wants to keep stopping.
You can't see exactly what is happening or the gait change in your dog because your eyes are forward, but you feel the "hesitation" from behind.
Some runners may see it as "interfering" with the pace you have set, so you may just keep "yanking" them along when they are trying to tell you stop...the only way they can.❗
Some people have heard running is great for dogs.
Well, that depends entirely on the length of time, the pace, the breed and the individual dog themselves.
Not every breed is built for what WE expect them to do.
This isn't anti joggers/runners as many walkers can do exactly the same.
You have 30 mins after work and you "must" do that 4 block circuit in 25 mins.
No stopping
No sniffing
No engagement
They stop for a second, they are pulled and yanked along.
If your exercise interferes with what your dog NEEDS....it's well and truly time to separate the two.
For everyone's benefit.
16/04/2025
I encourage anyone who is interested in improving their connection with their dog to register for this annual conference ‘kindness is essential not optional’ . It starts on 26 April and is free ie you usually have a day or two to watch/ listen to the speakers from that day. If you want longer to take advantage of the content you can choose to pay for longer if you wish. You can register for free for the conference using the link below:
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Hi, my name is Julia.
I set up Paws Pet Care in 2014 to meet the growing demand for dog walkers that is a reflection of our busy lifestyles and many people struggling to find time to walk their dogs. I have since qualified as a dog trainer https://www.imdt.uk.com/find-a-qualified-imdt-trainer.html
DOG WALKING
Dogs ideally need to go for a walk at least once a day. If your dog is a sociable, vaccinated, desexed dog, I can collect him/her and take him/her to an off-lead park with up to 4 other social dogs where they can run around and play with each other and with me, sniff, fetch toys - whatever they love to do for at least 45 minutes and then get dropped home. I charge $27.50 for this service.
I call the dogs to me many times on these walks and reward them with treats when they come. Even the dogs who are slow to start with soon speed up when they see the others getting treats. Many of my clients have thanked me for improving their dog’s recall (see testimonials on my website).
If your dog has special needs e.g. poor recall, anxiety but is non-reactive, these walks are $55/45 mins. Dog-reactive dogs are $65/45 mins.
When I walk dogs, I work hard to engage them and keep their focus on me by playing and interacting with them almost constantly (unless I've invited them to go off and play with other dogs or sniff for a bit where I will supervise but give them freedom and the space they need) which gives them a fun experience and reinforces that the human initiates all good things and therefore is to be listened to at all times.
Dogs who do not get enough mental or physical exercise often resort to unwanted doggy behaviours such as chewing, digging and barking to alleviate their boredom and frustration.
Giving your dog the opportunity to get out and have a good walk/run while you're at work/away will make him/her, and You, feel so much better.
Surcharges apply for ad-hoc walks, and weekends/public holidays/peak holiday periods. Please see website for details https://pawspetcare.com.au/pricing/
DOG TRAINING
I offer training for humans who are struggling with their dogs and can show you how to address many of the common issues e.g. won’t come back to you when called on walks, digging, chewing, nipping, barking, jumping up, pulling on lead etc.
The initial session is $155.00 for a minimum of 90 minutes and includes ongoing support between sessions. Follow- up sessions are $65 for 45 minutes. Please see my website for more information - pawspetcare.com.au.
Initial training is conducted at your house (within 10km of Radnor Street, Leeming. Travel surcharges apply over 10km or I can recommend trainers who live nearer to you).
Additional training sessions are $65.00/45 mins. If recall is the main issue, we can use this time at a park to practise what you’ve learned.
I also offer Walk and Train – these are on-lead walks where I can teach your dog focus/connection with handler, loose-leash walking, come, sit, stay, leave it, down etc. These are $65.00/45mins.
I also train reactive dogs - please see my website for more info on this - pawspetcare.com.au.
I have a BSc honours degree in psychology, am a qualified dog trainer, and have 20+ years experience working as a vet nurse, at an animal shelter in London, and have volunteered at dog kennels, dog training clubs and for over 10 years for the Cinnamon Trust as a dog walker for people who are unable to walk their dogs due to illness/disability.
Much of my spare time is spent improving my skills and knowledge regarding dog behaviour and force-free, reward-based training techniques.
PET MINDING/HOME VISITS
While you're away, I can visit your pets and plants to feed/water etc.
This service is $30/30mins.
Dog walks are charged as per dog walking above.
I have a current police clearance, references and specialist insurance.
Please check my website for more info pawspetcare.com.au
