Solo Dog Walking by Emma at Competent Canines

26/05/2026

Up with the larks this morning walking some wonderful dogs before the heat kicks in 🔥🥵

What time were you out walking, or is it a chilled day at home for your dog today?

Please remember: missing one walk won’t kill them, but walking them in this heat could.

Hope you & your dogs are all managing to keep cool 😎☀️

25/05/2026

I’m going to miss this boy so much😢❤️
Rupert is moving to Milan with his lovely owners.

I’ve known Rupert all of his life. He came to my training classes & has been a regular weekly walking client.
I get so attached to dogs that I see regularly. It’s easy to build a bond with them when you see them every week. He’s the most amazing character and I have such a fabulous greeting from him each week.

I hope he continues to live out his best years happily in Milan ❤️
Stay safe Rupert 🥰

25/05/2026

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What amazing weather we are having this beautiful bank holiday weekend 😎☀️

My girls are clearly not thinking straight as they think lying in the sun is a great thing to do! 🙈
Anyone else’s dog like to sunbathe?! 🐶☀️

I’ve had to keep my girls inside during the hottest parts of the day to stop them baking themselves, with occasional trips out to the pool to cool off 💦
Although they’ve already popped two paddling pools because they love digging in the water, so I’ve had to resort to a small hard plastic one instead! 🤦‍♀️😂

Hope you’re all enjoying the sunshine and keeping your dogs cool and safe ❤️

‼️ For the welfare of your dogs, I’ve made the decision to cancel this week’s group training classes (Sunday morning class will still go ahead as temperatures are dropping by the weekend).

Thank you all so much for being so understanding, and also to my solo dog walk clients who have been incredibly accommodating by moving walks to very early starts. It’s very much appreciated for me to be able to run my small business smoothly ☺️

I will be in touch with owners tomorrow for Wednesday and Thursday walk times should the temperature still remain high on these days.

Enjoy the rest of your day!
Emma x

18/05/2026

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18/05/2026

We are so lucky to have such wonderful countryside on our doorstep 💕
With so many houses going up locally, we really do need to fight for our green spaces and protect what we have left.

You can help by supporting local conservation groups, responding to local planning applications, contacting your local council and councillors about developments affecting green spaces, and reporting fly tipping or damage when you see it.

Please always keep a close eye on your dogs, respect wildlife and livestock, pick up after your pets, and stick to paths where possible.
Simply encouraging others to enjoy these areas responsibly can all make a huge difference. 🌿🐾

18/05/2026

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14/05/2026

There’s nothing better than having a lovely walk with your dog/s and watching them love life 🥰

08/05/2026

Nella💕 She’s such a happy girl full of floof! 🥰

01/05/2026

Bless them waiting for me to take them out on their solo dog training walk 🥰💕This is when you know you’re doing your job right🥰

01/05/2026

You know your doing your job right when your clients dog’s are eagerly waiting for you to arrive to take them out on their solo training walk 🥰💕

I always have the best ever greeting! ☺️