Lainey’s4paws dog walking

15/08/2026

To all my doggie owners out there I am sharing this because it does work I did this over a year ago with my dogs this now a trend on social media so if any of you have this issue with your dogs this is a good tip to try ❤️

20/07/2026

29/06/2026

I so missed the doggies after a week off from heatwave !! So much enjoyed being with them . Extra treats and fuss

29/06/2026

So nice to be back with the doggies today, extra treats as I missed them all week because of the heatwave

25/06/2026

This is so true

15/04/2026

This I totally agree with 💯. Done canine communication studies. And sometimes people think a growl is bad and can sound quite scary to some but it’s a clear communication. Even in play dogs can have low growls I see it all with some of my dogs body language is relaxed so I know it’s a happy play growl . Always put context to the growl .

BE GRATEFUL FOR THE GROWL

Not all growling is a sign that a dog is unhappy. Some growls may be part of a particular play style, seeking attention, from frustration, excitement or other reasons. They may all sound a little different and may be unique to that particular dog.

This post is about the early warning growls.

When a dog growls, especially when it’s directed at us, it’s natural for us to feel offended, insulted or perhaps even angry.

Surely dogs need to learn not to growl - growling is bad, it’s unacceptable, a problem that needs to be stopped or punished so a dog learns that it’s wrong, disrespectful and unacceptable, right?

This couldn’t be further from the truth! A dog that growls has just provided us with very valuable information.

In their way, they have just told us how they feel about a situation in a non-violent way without escalating to a bite.

Dogs use growling in an attempt to avoid having to resort to biting, not to initiate it. They could just as easily not have even bothered to growl and gone straight to a bite.

A dog that growls is trying to communicate how they feel. Ignoring or punishing only suppresses this communication. Punishment increases fear, anxiety and stress.

A dog that bites without the warning of a growl is a far more serious problem than a dog that growls but doesn’t bite.

Look for any other early warning signals that may precede a growl. Learn to recognize body language and any specific situations that trigger it.

Be grateful for the gift of a growl – it’s clear communication that we need to acknowledge, understand and respect.

A growl allows us to intervene, advocate and prevent escalation.

13/04/2026

🙈🤣This is me daily !! It’s not just dog walking we do. It’s working out logistics of locations, which dog is suitable for the group, administrative duties and accounts . And daily communication with clients. Making sure the van is clean, mats and towels washed daily. But wouldn’t change it for the world ❤️🐾

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12/04/2026

Fun in the sun ☀️ 🐾🐾