Montgomeryshire Pet Services

Montgomeryshire Pet Services Not just a dog walk - a better day for your dog!

🐾Dog Walks
🐾Home Visits
🐾Small Animal Care

📍Montgomery, Abermule & Berriew

30/05/2026

This little whirlwind, is an original Cockerpoo crew member! An A1 since day 1!
When I collect him, he can’t get in the van quick enough! 😂 💨💨💨

Many spaniel/poodle mixes can become over-aroused (have you met my Nim?!🫣) especially around toys and water, so rather than removing the things they enjoy, or encouraging them to practice less desirable habits, we break them up with some impulse control and scent work. After taking a moment to listen and settle, he gets to use his nose to search for hidden treats amongst the rocks.

Some really common injuries in Cockerpoo’s are CCL tears, luxating patella and iliopsoas strains, so we also want to avoid repetitive jumping for toys, turning at speed or bouncing up on hind legs, which can increase the risk of these.
Giving them a scenting task provides a positive outlet for energy, helps regulate emotions, and keeps their mind engaged without tipping into frustration or over-arousal.

The best part? It’s not just good management, it’s INCREDIBLY fulfilling!

His mix of breeds was designed to use their nose to flush and hunt, so a few minutes of searching is every bit as rewarding and much healthier (physically and mentally) than a game of fetch. 🐾

I recommend scentwork all the time for every breed, but if you have a Cockerpoo or similar mix, find out about scentwork classes in your area! They’ll love you forever! 🥰🤗

Home visit pitfalls…….Can’t possibly move her! 🫣😂 I’m here for the day! It’s actually lovely spending time with them in ...
26/05/2026

Home visit pitfalls…….Can’t possibly move her! 🫣😂 I’m here for the day!

It’s actually lovely spending time with them in a different capacity to usual. I’d set up some sniffy games in the shade of the trees in her garden, and she absolutely wasn’t interested, so we pancaked on the damp grass instead and then she commando crawled over so she could make contact with me! 🥰 I love this little chick!

25/05/2026

If you saw your local dog walker at 6.30am on the canal path with a pack of dogs, last night’s serum dripping off her face, hair that would have her kicked out of a cavewoman convention and a body that hasn’t seen soap or water yet,……….no you didn’t! 🫣😂😉

Fellow 2.0 pet parents, I salute you! 🫡

24/05/2026

The opportunity to carry out natural behaviours, those innate and instinctive things that trace all the way back to the very first dogs and beyond, is one of the most important things we can give our dogs.

It is a major part of the foundations of welfare, stated in the Five Freedoms that were first published 45 years ago and created from an animal welfare report in the UK 14 years before that. These freedoms are part of law in the UK through the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

The truth is that some of these natural behaviours can be inconvenient for us. Nobody really wants their flowerbeds dug up or their furniture chewed, for example.

This is why working out ways to let them do those natural dog things is so important and so useful for us – because we can set the situation up so they can do their thing in a much less inconvenient way.

Your dog wants to dig? Give him a patch of garden where he can dig, or something like a child’s hard paddling pool with sand in so he can dig there. Hide fun stuff in the ‘legal’ digging spot and, if you catch him digging elsewhere, redirect him to the assigned area.

Your dog is shredding your belongings? Make sure she has plenty of safe and suitable chewing material available and, again, redirect her to one of those when she starts to chew something you’d rather she didn’t. Keep things you don’t want chewed out of reach or put away.

Sniffing is one of the easiest natural opportunities to let our dogs carry out. In most cases, we are going out for a walk with them every day, so it’s simple to build in a little time to let them sniff and explore their world in the best way for a dog.

If your dog is not currently able to go out for walks, perhaps recovering from an injury/surgery, or recovering from a stressful experience out in the world, we can bring the world of scent to them. When out, gather some items you find to being home. Leaves, bits of wool or animal hair caught on fences, for example – anything that your dog might encounter on a walk naturally – and bring them home. You can then put them in a box or spread them around an area and let your dog investigate them.

We can also combine sniffing with food to offer the dog a chance to go foraging. Scatter some food or treats around, either in the home or garden and let the dog search them all out. (Sadly, in some areas people will leave harmful items like poisoned food out to harm dogs, so some people will teach their dogs a cue to let them know it’s safe to forage).

These are some simple ways to let our dogs be dogs and do those natural dog things. Simple but they have a massive impact on the dog’s mental wellbeing and welfare.

23/05/2026

What an epic adventure we had this morning! Out early to enjoy the peace and freedom hiking through Hafren Forest before the heat and crowds. 🐾🥾

I’ve got one space available on tomorrow’s early group walk. A perfect chance for them to have a relaxed, fulfilling walk if you might struggle to get them out before the heat.

Send me a message to book. 🤗

Just a reminder before the temperature rises. 🥵Decisions are made on a dog by dog basis, and are final. I won’t compromi...
21/05/2026

Just a reminder before the temperature rises. 🥵

Decisions are made on a dog by dog basis, and are final. I won’t compromise their safety.
I prioritise dogs who’ll be home alone. Whilst we have lots of equipment, cooling aids, correct training and contingencies ready,

🐾Walks may be cancelled
🐾Walks may be swapped to a shady Free work session or an on-lead Sniffari.
🐾Duration may be reduced
🐾Location may be changed
🐾Times may change

Please feel free to message me if you have any questions or need clarification.

Thank you 🐾

Mission: tire the puppy out before her parents get home… completed it! 🐶✅💤An evening walk, playtime and cuddles has offi...
16/05/2026

Mission: tire the puppy out before her parents get home… completed it! 🐶✅💤

An evening walk, playtime and cuddles has officially wiped this little girl out.

I love puppy sitting! 🧡

My girls seem very happy with my new skills! Definitely recommend joining the next one, it’s so interesting and has so m...
10/05/2026

My girls seem very happy with my new skills! Definitely recommend joining the next one, it’s so interesting and has so many benefits.

Some helpful information 🐾🐾🐾🐾I’m constantly reassessing and adding services to meet demands, so please get in touch if I...
07/05/2026

Some helpful information 🐾🐾🐾🐾

I’m constantly reassessing and adding services to meet demands, so please get in touch if I can be of assistance.

Thanks a million.

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