Great Paws

18/08/2025

Time Away 💒👨‍🏫

September will see me heading off to a friends wedding in Dorset followed by some time in Tamworth as part of the Instructor Team for The College of Scent Dogs. 
As a result, I will be closed on the following:

SEPTEMBER

Thursday 4th to Monday 8th
(reopen on Tuesday 9th)

Monday 15th to Saturday 20th
(reopen Monday 22nd)

Monday 29th - Wednesday 1st Oct
(reopen Thursday 2nd October)

No DTA or other services will be operating during the above stated dates.

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16/08/2025

If you’re looking for something great to do tomorrow! Go support Maxi's Mates Rescue & Rehoming Centre and have fun at their summer dog show!

🍀🐶☀️ SUNDAY 17/8/25 ☀️🐶🍀

It’s SUNDAY 🥳, hope to see as many of you there as possible. It’s going to lots of fun with lots to eat, drink and enter your lovely pooch into our dog show. 🐕‍🦺🦮❤️

It’s at the Corus Sports & Social Centre, South Avenue, Redcar.

Judging starts from 11 am and registration from 10am.

Lots of entertainment on for all the family.
Stalls, raffle, tombola, sideshow games, food and refreshments to buy. Licensed bar for adults.

Please come along, enter your dog in as many of the 15 classes as you like.

Hope to see you all there should be a fabulous day.

All 1st place winners go forward to Best In Show/Reserve Best In Show.
1st - 3rd placed rosettes & prizes 4th - 5th placed rosettes
Rosettes for all dogs entered in classes 9, 10, 11
£1.50 per class and all Breeds/Crosses welcome.
Registration from 10 am and Judging starts from 11. am

1 Cutest Puppy (under 12 months).
Sponsored by Warsett Ltd, Kirkleatham

2 Prettiest Bitch
Sponsored in memory of Stuart Gordon & Maddie

3 Handsomest Dog
Sponsored by Alfie ( the most handsomest Bull )

4. Golden Oldie – 7 yrs and over.
Sponsored in memory of Mya, Layla & Kiara

5. Best Condition
Sponsored by Geno’s of Saltburn

6. Best Rescue.
Sponsored by The Dog House

7. Best Pedigree Dog
Sponsored in memory of Maddison & Buster

8. Best Crossbreed Dog
Sponsored by Kilchurn Marketing

9. Best Adopted from Maxi's Mates Dog
Sponsored by T G Electrics

10. Junior Handler (7yrs and under).
Sponsored by Prudhoe rosettes and trophies

11. Junior handler (8 - 16 yrs )
Sponsored by Prudhoe rosettes and trophies

12. Waggiest Tail.
Sponsored by The Dog house

13. Best Fancy dress
Sponsored by K9 Fun-Time. Secure indoor & outdoor dog exercise facilities

14. Dog The Judge Would Like To Take Home
Sponsored by Your Finances

15 Maxi’s Final Favourite sponsored by
sponsored by K9 Fun Time secure indoor & outdoor dog exercise facilities

Best in Show sponsored by Warsett Ltd, Kirkleatham

Reserve Best In Show sponsored by The Killips and their best friends 🐾

All 1st place winners go forward to Best In Show/Reserve Best In Show.
1st - 3rd placed rosettes & prizes 4th - 5th placed rosettes
Rosettes for all dogs entered in classes 9, 10, 11
£1.50 per class and all Breeds/Crosses welcome.
Registration from 10 am and Judging starts from 11. am

15/08/2025

So excited to be part of the team! This is going to be an amazing event!

04/08/2025

🚨Road Works GOOD NEWS UPDATE ‼️

GOOD NEWS!!

Access via the two main routes - B6279 (HOUGHTON Road/college) and A167 (NORTH ROAD) via John street (which becomes East Mount Road) are back open 🥳

VALLEY STREET access remains closed but this is not a main route to the venue

This looks to be an evolving set of works expected to take a few weeks, currently please see the map below for alternative routes.

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31/07/2025

🚨Road Closure and Works UPDATE ‼️

To add more frustration - we have a new road closure affecting the approach to Great Paws.

ACCESS IS NOW ONLY VIA THE A167 (NORTH ROAD) via John street (which becomes East Mount Road)

ACCESS VIA B6279 (HOUGHTON Road/college) and VALLEY STREET NOW BOTH HAVE CLOSURES.

This looks to be an evolving set of works expected to take a few weeks, currently please see the map below for alternative routes.

Sorry folks!

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29/07/2025

🧘 Fulfilment ☺️

A huge part of dogs that we miss and often spend £100s on trying to paper over the cracks

So if you want to learn more about what fulfillment really is for your dog and how to achieve it, and also how this can reduce and even remove undesirable behaviour…..

Then join Great Paws CLICK for FREE and join the live tonight at 19:00!

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24/07/2025

🚨Road Closure and Works ‼️

Hey folks, we know many have been plagued by ongoing roadworks and temporary traffic lights near the college (affecting those coming from north east/east of Darlington).

To make matters worse we now have a road closure on the east end of East Mount Road.

This looks to be an evolving set of works expected to take a few weeks, currently please see the map below for alternative routes.

Sorry folks!

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16/07/2025

📢 ONLY 1 SPACE LEFT 🚨

Get your puppy summer ready by joining us and learning core life skills to help you have the best pooch possible!

🧠 Starting with an online class to get the foundations going, you then join Ruth for 4 fun filled weeks covering everything from focus, lead work, recall, settle, drop, leave, play, socialising and more!

🎟️ head to the website now to bag one of
The last places before they go!

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07/07/2025

🏥 Health & Behaviour 🩻

“Yeah they are fine” - “they have had a health check” - “they are not yelping or limping”

Just a few of the many statements I hear yet it’s so rare it’s true!

Diagnosis can be complicated and even costly but is worth every penny!

Remember there is more than just a vet, there are specialists, physios, gait analysis, nutritional experts and more!

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22/06/2025

🔨 Time Away 💻

Hey folks, DTA and other services are closed until Thursday 3rd July!

However there is alot to do! Catching up on the admin and enquiries, live on click and some updates to the venue!

I might pop up on the socials!

Oh and there will be some
Battery recharging 🪫 too!

But please do bare with me should you contact me during this time!

Thanks folks!

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19/06/2025

🐾 Scorchio 🐶

Keeping your dogs cool whilst they learn here at DTA!

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19/05/2025

🐾 Do You Really Know What Your Dog Is Saying? 🐶

Dog Body Language Seminar – Only £25 | 90 Minutes

Think tail wags always mean happiness?
Assume dogs “work it out themselves” when they growl at each other?
Ever felt unsure whether to step in or step back during a dog interaction?

If you’ve nodded “yes”—this seminar is for YOU.

Join us for 90 minutes of eye-opening learning that will change the way you see and handle your dog. You’ll discover:
✅ What your dog’s body is really telling you (and others!)
✅ How to spot early signs of stress, fear, and discomfort
✅ When dog-to-dog play is safe—and when it’s not
✅ How humans often accidentally escalate tension
✅ Safer, more respectful handling skills to build trust

Whether you’re a first-time owner or lifelong dog lover, this session fills in the gaps every dog guardian needs to know.

📅 Duration: 90 minutes
💷 Cost: £25
📍 Great Paws HQ

Spaces are limited—because better understanding means better dogs (and happier humans). 🧠🐕

Want to book? Head to the website now

Www.greatpaws.co.uk/summer-school

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