Abundant Walks

Abundant Walks 5* dog walker in Castleford 🐾
First aid certified, insured & DBS ⛑️
Female led, small business 🫢🏻
Dog mum of JRTs Bruiser & Blair 🐢
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Another week, another set of little wins πŸΎπŸ’œ Blair and Marcel had a lovely adventure together, making the most of the fie...
29/07/2026

Another week, another set of little wins πŸΎπŸ’œ

Blair and Marcel had a lovely adventure together, making the most of the field to themselves, while Alfie & Sully continued practising their down stays and Ruby kept working on her recall.

Bruiser has had a fantastic week too. Whether it was settling on his place while his friends played nearby, choosing to re-engage with his key indication after spotting some children, practising stability in his down, or enjoying another walk alongside Blair, it's these everyday moments that remind me how far he's come.

We also finally received Bruiser & Blair's DNA results! Safe to say there were a few surprises... I'd always suspected there was more than just Jack Russell in there, especially with Blair being so tiny and Bruiser having the longest little body (which finally explains why he only seems to fit Dachshund jumpers! 🀣). The biggest surprise? No Jack Russell at all! It certainly explains why they both came with such huge personalities.

Behind the scenes, I also joined a fantastic webinar with CanExplores and I loved the Sink Theory. It's such a simple but powerful way of explaining trigger stacking and why seemingly "small" things can add up until a dog reaches their threshold. I love finding ways to make behaviour science easier to understand.

Of course, there were plenty of adventures with Otto, 𝕄π•ͺ π•Ÿπ•’π•žπ•– π•šπ•€ π•‹π•šπ•π•π•ͺ 🐢 and all my other wonderful four-legged friends too. Thank you all for trusting me with your amazing dogs 🐢

🐾 My focus is now growing my dog training services alongside my existing pet care clients. This week's videos show just how much training is about building everyday choicesβ€”whether that's recall, engagement, settling around distractions or creating positive associations through games like "yes & get it." Follow Leah | Dog Trainer | Wakefield to learn more about the training behind these moments! πŸ’œ

One thing I love about pet sitting is getting to see every side of an animal's personality 🐾 Hugo kept me entertained wi...
26/07/2026

One thing I love about pet sitting is getting to see every side of an animal's personality 🐾

Hugo kept me entertained with endless games of tug and fetch, while Duke showed everyone that learning doesn't stop just because you're getting older. Watching the boys engage with their marker training sessions was brilliant to see.

Nala became braver with each passing day, happily exploring outdoors before quietly sneaking back inside when she thought I wasn't watching.

And, of course, feeding time for the koi fish, clowmfish and various aquarium residents is always fascinating to watch!

🟣 Looking for dog training instead? That's where my focus is now! Follow Leah | Dog Trainer | Wakefield for training tips, behaviour advice, client stories and updates as I build the next chapter of my business πŸ’œ

Sunny days, training, good friends... and a very well-earned BBQ! β˜€οΈπŸΎ A huge thank you to Otto, Karl, Alfie & Sully, Sas...
26/07/2026

Sunny days, training, good friends... and a very well-earned BBQ! β˜€οΈπŸΎ

A huge thank you to Otto, Karl, Alfie & Sully, Sasha, Marcel and Ruby for another wonderful week together. Whether we were exploring, practising training or simply enjoying a slower-paced stroll in the sun, it's always a pleasure spending time with you all πŸ’œ

Blair also enjoyed another walk with 𝕄π•ͺ π•Ÿπ•’π•žπ•– π•šπ•€ π•‹π•šπ•π•π•ͺ 🐢, continuing to show her that other dogs don't have to be scary. Watching nervous dogs slowly build confidence is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.

At home, Bruiser and Blair have been working on place training. This week's challenge? Settling in the garden while we enjoyed a BBQ! πŸŒ­πŸ” Safe to say the smells made concentrating a little harder... and yes, I somehow managed to burn my legs enough to resemble a squashie πŸ˜‚

One of my favourite moments this week was another get-together with Dollie and Dottie. We enjoyed a lovely pack walk before everyone relaxed together in the garden and around the house. Seeing Bruiser quietly grooming Dollie's ears and everyone choosing to settle in their own space was a lovely reminder that social time isn't always about playing, sometimes it's simply about being comfortable together.

Behind the scenes, I've also been working my way through the Canine Business Academy book. Running a business means there's always something new to learn, and I love investing time in becoming a better trainer and business owner.

Thank you to all my wonderful clients for another fantastic week. I genuinely love being part of your dogs' lives 🐢

🐾 My focus is now growing my dog training services alongside my existing pet care clients. Whether your goal is building confidence, improving recall, creating calmer everyday behaviours or strengthening your relationship with your dog, I'd love to help. Follow & DM Leah | Dog Trainer | Wakefield to find out more πŸ’œ

Sunshine, storms, training breakthroughs... and hail the size of tennis balls! 🌦️🐾 Otto continued making brilliant progr...
26/07/2026

Sunshine, storms, training breakthroughs... and hail the size of tennis balls! 🌦️🐾

Otto continued making brilliant progress with his muzzle training (even if the long grass tried its best to steal the limelight πŸ˜‚). Every session is another step towards making his muzzle a positive part of his routine.

I was also petsitting Duke and Hugo, who have both been practising their marker systems. Hugo is always ready to learn, while Duke has been slowly building his confidence with me. Seeing nervous dogs choose to engage never gets old 🫢🏻

Bruiser and Blair have started learning place training, while Bruiser has also been working through some big feelings around his crate. Sometimes the biggest wins aren't teaching new cues, they're changing how a dog feels about something they find difficult.

Blair has continued being the best little role model for 𝕄π•ͺ π•Ÿπ•’π•žπ•– π•šπ•€ π•‹π•šπ•π•π•ͺ 🐢 too. Watching nervous dogs discover the world can actually be fun is something I'll never get tired of.

Another huge milestone... Bruiser chose to commit to a toy without food involved! πŸŽ‰ For a dog who never really knew how to play, this is a massive win. Play isn't just fun, it's another healthy outlet, another confidence builder, and another piece of the reactivity puzzle.

Buddy has continued polishing his heelwork with some marker discrimination, Ruby embraced another soggy walk, and the Wonky Rocky & Co. gang swapped adventures for indoor games, fusses and treat searches while the hailstorm passed.

Behind the scenes, I attended another brilliant workshop with RavenK9. I love continuing my education and can't wait to bring these ideas into my sessions with your dogs.

Thank you to all my wonderful four-legged friends (and their humans!) for another fantastic week 🐢

🐾 My focus is now growing my dog training services alongside my existing pet care clients. If you're looking to build confidence, improve communication or create calmer everyday behaviours, I'd love to help. Follow & DM Leah | Dog Trainer | Wakefield to find out more πŸ’œ

Progress isn't always flashy... sometimes it's found in the little moments and this week has been full of those πŸΎπŸ’œRuby h...
23/07/2026

Progress isn't always flashy... sometimes it's found in the little moments and this week has been full of those πŸΎπŸ’œ

Ruby has started learning a key indication to make everyday handling easier. It might seem like a small skill now, but it'll make a big difference when it comes to chopping out those pesky clumps of hair.

Buddy, 𝕄π•ͺ π•Ÿπ•’π•žπ•– π•šπ•€ π•‹π•šπ•π•π•ͺ 🐢 and Marcel have all been making the most of long line freedom, exploring at their own pace and enjoying the chance to sniff, investigate and make their own choices.

Bruiser and Blair have also had a brilliant week. We've been practising walking together, recalls and giving Bruiser opportunities to make good decisions around other dogs. He still gets a little... fizzy 🀭... but looking back at where we started, I'm so proud of how far he's come.

One of my favourite moments this week was watching Bruiser discover that play can actually be... fun! πŸ™ŒπŸ» Seeing him commit to his Coachi dummy (which may now need replacing after some enthusiastic success! πŸ˜‚) felt like a huge milestone. For him, play isn't just fun, it's another healthy outlet and another piece of the reactivity puzzle.

Behind the scenes, I shadowed a session with my mentor The Modern Canine, attended her workshop on play, joined a Jo & Vicky | Canine Business Academy webinar, and finally ordered DNA tests for Bruiser & Blair. I can't wait to see what surprises their genetics have in store!

A big shout-out to Otto (who definitely knows when the muzzle training treats are coming πŸ˜‚), Blair for enjoying some well-earned one-to-one time, and the Wonky Rocky & Co. gang for another week of adventures... complete with Dolly's impressive snot bubble! 🀣

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🐾 My focus is now growing my dog training services alongside my existing pet care clients. Whether it's recall, confidence building, cooperative care or play, training is about putting lots of small pieces togetherβ€”not finding one magic fix. Follow & DM Leah | Dog Trainer | Wakefield to find out more and see the training behind the moments I share here πŸ’œ

A little business update... πŸ’œAs many of you know, over the past year I've been gradually transitioning from pet care int...
23/07/2026

A little business update... πŸ’œ

As many of you know, over the past year I've been gradually transitioning from pet care into dog training. After a lot of thought, I've decided that from 2027 I'll no longer be offering pet sitting or cat check-ins.

To every client who has trusted me with your pets over the years - thank you. Whether it was daily visits or a staycation with your pets, it's been an absolute privilege to be part of their lives. I'll always be grateful for the relationships we've built and for the support you've shown my small business.

Any bookings already in my diary will, of course, still be honoured, so nothing changes if you're already booked in.

This isn't the end of my journey with dogs - it's the beginning of a new chapter. My focus is now on helping owners build calmer, happier relationships with their dogs through training.

If you'd like to continue following along, I'd love to have you over at Leah | Dog Trainer | Wakefield, where I'll be sharing training tips, client successes and plenty of Bruiser & Blair along the way.

Thank you all for being part of my Abundant Walks chapter, it's been a privilege! πŸ’œπŸΎ

There's never a dull moment with this crew! 🫢🏻Duke enjoyed spending time in the garden and playing tug, while Hugo made ...
23/07/2026

There's never a dull moment with this crew! 🫢🏻

Duke enjoyed spending time in the garden and playing tug, while Hugo made the most of every walk and every game of fetch. One minute Hugo was racing around with a toy, the next both dogs were curled up together enjoying a well-earned nap 🐢🐢

Nala's confidence continued to blossom too. Each visit she'd venture a little further, spending more time exploring and checking in on what I was doing 😻

Meanwhile, the koi, shrimp (scroll for a video of their dancing 🦐) and the rest of the aquarium residents were all very happy at feeding time 🐟

It's such a privilege getting to know every pet's individual personality.

🟣 Abundant Walks is gradually transitioning into my dog training business. To keep following my journey, head over to Leah | Dog Trainer | Wakefield, where I'll be sharing training tips, behaviour advice, client successes and updates πŸ’œ

22/07/2026

One thing I never expected from pet sitting was how peaceful feeding a koi pond would be 🫢🏻

Every morning I'd head outside with their food, listen to the birds, and watch them glide through the water. It became one of my favourite parts of the day.

Safe to say... I've completely fallen in love with koi. Do I need a koi pond now? I think I need a koi pond. πŸ˜‚πŸŸ

If there's one thing you can count on in England, it's experiencing all four seasons in a single dog walk πŸŒ¦οΈπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Despite t...
22/07/2026

If there's one thing you can count on in England, it's experiencing all four seasons in a single dog walk πŸŒ¦οΈπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Despite the ever-changing weather, it's been another brilliant week full of training wins and adventures.

Buddy has been working hard on his recall around wildlife. Choosing to come back instead of chasing distractions takes time to build, but every successful repetition strengthens that choice πŸ¦β€β¬›

Bruiser celebrated a huge milestone this week too, joining Blair, Dottie and new friend Dollie on a group walk. Building his social circle slowly with carefully chosen dogs has been such an important part of his journey. After all that muddy fun, he and Blair definitely earned a bath πŸΎπŸ’œ

Ruby has been learning to switch between excitement and calm through games of tug, while Otto reminded us that even the toughest dogs have their limits... his raincoat came out, and suddenly every other dog walker disappeared! πŸŒ§οΈπŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

We've also started practising walking Bruiser and Blair together. They've spent most of their lives walking separately while we worked through Bruiser's reactivity, so seeing them calmly working as a team is something I've worked towards for a long time.

Behind the scenes, I also audited a workshop with Pulsar Canine. I love learning from trainers in different disciplines and always come home inspired to put new ideas into practice. I'll be sharing my biggest takeaways over on Leah | Dog Trainer | Wakefield πŸ’œ

A big thank you to the Wonky Rocky & Co. crew, Marcel & Klaus, and all my other wonderful regulars for another fantastic week. And finally... can we all appreciate the ducks that decided a housing estate grass verge was the perfect place to spend the afternoon? πŸ˜‚πŸ¦†

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🐾 My focus is now growing my dog training services alongside my existing pet care clients. Whether you're looking to improve recall around distractions, develop calm social skills or simply enjoy more relaxed walks together, I'd love to help. Follow & DM Leah | Dog Trainer | Wakefield to find out more about 1:1 training packages πŸ’œ

Another last petsit this week. This time with Karl and as always he brought plenty of fun... and just as many naps! 🐢Thi...
22/07/2026

Another last petsit this week. This time with Karl and as always he brought plenty of fun... and just as many naps! 🐢

This handsome spaniel spent the week enjoying lots of walks, games of tug, stealing his little humans' footballs (they might need pumping back up! πŸ˜‚), and plenty of cuddles in between.

Karl even joined me for a photoshoot (sneak peek at the end!) while I captured some new images for my upcoming website. Safe to say he took his modelling duties very seriously!

Thank you for a lovely final petsit, Karl! 🐾

🟣 Looking for dog training instead? That's where my focus is now! Follow Leah | Dog Trainer | Wakefield for training tips, behaviour advice, client stories and updates as I build the next chapter of my business πŸ’œ

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