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Paws & Biscuits

Group dog walks in Dartmouth & Cole Harbour, NS, focused on adventure, enrichment, and connection.

We also offer enrichment coaching and family dog mediation to help rescue dogs and their families thrive.

11/09/2026

Last week, I had the opportunity to tour Hope For Wildlife where we met Jessie the Bobcat. Have a look at his enclosure. Do you see what I see?
I was totally excited by how complex and varying the enrichment features were for this lucky Bob Cat. This environment encourages natural behaviours and helps Jessie live a more fulfilled life at the sanctuary.
Some things that caught my eye:
Vertical space: A large enclosure with a second-floor area, plenty of climbing opportunities and elevated resting spots at varying heights and levels of difficulty. These are great for climbing, observation and surveying surroundings- mimicking prey observation in the wild.
Natural environment: Uneven terrain, trees, dirt and leaf litter to encourage exploration and sniffing. Dirt also enables Jessie to dig and bury food.
Scratching opportunities: A rope-covered post and tree bark to encourage scratching and provide an appropriate outlet for mani-pedis.
Play and predatory behaviours: Squeaky balls and larger balls that offer opportunities for chasing, batting, pouncing and engaging his predatory instincts.
Tunnels and hiding spaces: Because what cat doesn't love a good tunnel? These also provide opportunities for exploration and hiding.
Novel experiences: features like that big swing, and a window where Jessie can interact with people if he chooses. When it was my turn at the window he walked away. He had had enough visitors. (Fair enough, but can't say I wasn't disappointed that I didn't get to give him a treat! Haha)
This wasn't just an enclosure with things to keep Jessie occupied. The environment built for Jessie enables him to be the bob cat that he is-- one who stalks prey, climbs, and observes from up top.
Enrichment is not about providing toys or keeping an animal busy. It's about creating an environment that enables that individual animal to express their inate behaviours. It's never going to be one-size-fits-all either.
A huge shoutout to the team at Hope For Wildlife for the thought and care that went into Jessie's space. It was wonderful to see! ❤️

10/12/2026

After almost 9 wonderful years, Paws and Biscuits is evolving. ❤️
With that comes a bittersweet goodbye to the biggest part of our business: dog walking. Our last dog walk will be Thursday, November 12, 2026.
This business has been such a huge part of my life, and saying goodbye to walking your dogs is not an easy decision. I'm incredibly grateful for every dog I've had the privilege of loving and spending my days with and every family who has trusted me with their care.
But while dog walking is coming to an end, Paws and Biscuits isn't going anywhere. We're just taking on a new form...
While I'm sad to be ending dog walking, I'm excited to move toward Family Dog Mediation, and help families and their dogs build better lives together. This will include supporting newly adopted rescue dogs as they acclimatise to their new homes, helping their families navigate the transition, and offering sensory experiences and enrichment outlets for dogs... and cats! Yes, we'll be expanding our repertoire in the coming months! 🐈‍⬛️
Our approach will go beyond obedience training to look at the bigger picture of canine (and feline) welfare. We'll explore the pillars that help dogs (and cats) thrive, including enrichment, decompression, management, and understanding the individual needs of each dog and family. Always using force-free methods, of course.
My passion has always been about improving dogs' (and now cats) lives and helping them stay in the homes they belong in. This next chapter is an opportunity to continue doing that in a different way.
Here's to the next chapter of Paws and Biscuits. Thank you for being part of the journey so far. 🐾
We'll miss our walks with your beautiful dogs. I'll never forget the amazing times we've had together. ❤️
#902

10/11/2026

The girls had an amazing sensory experience with Frankie | Pet Care Specialist & Canine Coach |. They sniffed their hearts out with featured scents like chinchilla, rabbit, fox, and even bob cat! What a fantastic experience!
The girls can't wait for the next one!
#902

10/07/2026

"Nice to meet you. My is the Petunias."

10/06/2026

The poopsters lookin' sharp!
Daraja, Savanna, Penelope, Watson, Cam, Luna the Poodle, Buddha, and Cam.

09/28/2026

Happy Retirement, Kamik!! 🐾
For the last 3 years, Kamik has made our walks incredibly entertaining and fun. Never have I been more fascinated by a dog in all my life than I have by Kamik. She embodies both of her breeds (Karelian Bear Dog × Siberian Husky) perfectly. She is fearless, independent, and WILD.
Over the years, Kamik has proven time and time again that she is the wildest dog. We've seen her chase ground hogs, keep up with deer, and once she caught a rabbit....This is what I mean by fascinating. She kept things interesting. You never knew what was going to happen on a group walk when Kamik was there.
When she wasn't chasing wildlife or independently wandering up ahead she could be found playing with her besties- namely, Ducky, Buddha, Cam, Preston, and Edith. She played a great game of chase, and wrestled like it was her job. If I could have made all her walks snowy ones, I would have. She just loved rolling around with her pals in the snow.
In the car, Kamik was a backseat driver on the way to the trail, peering over my shoulder, ensuring we took all the right turns. If she wasn't peering over my shoulder she was resting her head on top of mine. 😂 But on the way home? She was a passenger princess. The AC had to be cranked, even in the dead of winter, and pointed toward her. Her head was always positioned on the arm rest so that when both hands weren't on the wheel, at least one would be available for scritches. I think that's what I'm going to miss most. 💛
I'll miss the sound of your bear bell zipping around the woods, the nose prints all over my windshield, and your super special snuggs that were only allowed in the car. 😂
We love you so much Kammi Girl. We'll miss you endlessly but look forward to your visits. Thank dog for that! 🐾
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09/28/2026

REMINDER: HIGH VISIBILITY GEAR is recommended on walks for the next few months during hunting season. 🦌🚩🐾🍂

09/14/2026

Meet us at the Woodlawn Library tomorrow evening for a presentation on Building a Life Enrichment Strategy for your specific dog. Let us know if you can make it!
NB- This is a dog-free presentation.

09/11/2026

Missing our buddy Preston lots these days. This clip was taken on one of our last walks. Preston loved the water. We would often find him swimming or simply enjoying the water. He was so content. Thinking of Preston reminds me to take time and be present. Slow down, take it all in, and appreciate what you have. ♥️
We miss you, pal. Hope you're running wild and pain-free somewhere.

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