Focus Dog Walking

02/05/2025

What's Coming Up In May.. Puppy class, beyond beginners starts Saturday 10th May, teen and adult beginners, the monthly Puppy Social.
The tick season is starting and they don't just live in the countryside! It’s wise to check your pup/dog after garden playtime, especially if they’ve been rummaging in borders or under shrubs.
Pippa x

21/04/2025

30/03/2025

It's a very sad today. x

24/03/2025

I'm really sorry!! I just had reason to check my email's junk/spam folder and noticed that a lot of enquiries have automatically been routed to that folder without my knowledge!! I tagged them as "not junk" and now they have disappeared into the ether! So I am totally unable to reply. I'm not being rude - I can't find them anywhere now!
If you haven't received a reply to an email please text me and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Sincere apologies in the meantime.
Pippa x

14/03/2025

Heads up on Parvo in Shipley!

13/03/2025

Did you know I offer a whole range of services for dog and puppies?

23/02/2025

Puppy social :)

Are you looking for positive social experiences for your puppy?
Would you like to expand your little one’s exposure to novel objects?
Join a friendly meet-up where you can chat with fellow puppy owners and enjoy complimentary biscuits (for you).
Designed for fully vaccinated puppies up to 5 months old. My Puppy Life Skills clients are welcome to continue sessions with their puppy up to 6 months old. Individual bookings are available.
Hosted by Pippa – an ABTC registered animal training instructor and recognised Puppy Specialist.
Book your session today at: https://www.focusdogbehaviour.co.uk/Puppy-Social-Exposure-Sessions

08/02/2025

Not long now until the next puppy class starts. I excited to meet the new members of our training community and I can't wait to be part of their progress :)

01/02/2025

"Whoop Whoop! 🎉 I’m so excited to share this! After lots of hard work, I’ve officially certified in this qualification. My clients, especially those in my puppy classes, are gaining so much from it! Setting the right foundations early makes all the difference in preventing future problems.

07/01/2025

I'm not the biggest fan of "weather" at the best of times but I am thoroughly fed up with it now! About 15 minutes of sunshine and I could see the beginnings of a thaw. This was swiftly followed by a darken sky, plummeting temperatures and what can only be described as a snow bomb!
I spent hours yesterday clearing my bit of the road, hopeful to get out safely so I can do the job I love. Unfortunately, the rest of the road and nearly every side road are remain extremely hazardous. Everywhere looks like the nightmare version of Happy Feet.
As a business I have to perform a risk assessment looking at the safety and welfare of three key areas; your dog, members of the public, and myself. The risk scenarios are van getting stuck with dogs in transit, swerving/skidding into others and broken bones due to slips and falls. All three scenarios have a very high probability of happening which means the activity should not go ahead as planned.
It is a very difficult decision to cancel walks, it's not one I take lightly but I have to reassure myself that safety and welfare must trump disappointment. I will continue to review the driving and under-foot conditions each day. Hopeful this will end very soon.
Pippa x

21/12/2024

Merry Christmas one and all :)

19/11/2024

Which photo best represents your dog's attitude to snow?
pippa x