Dax's Doggos

02/08/2026

🐾Doggy Soft Play🐾

Everyone knows I'm a big fan of enclosed exercise fields. But today we tried something new with Dax's bestie Cali 🐶 we went to the new indoor Zoomies Dog Play Area.

For an energetic playful dog like Cali, it was great, she had a blast. And it's not just for little doggos either, Cali is a large breed as you can see!

But somewhere like this also has benefits for bad weather days, outdoor/environmentally sensitive dogs.
It would also be great for confidence building for any dog, with various textures, toys & obstacles.

02/08/2026

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🎉 We’re Opening Our Doors Early! 🎉

The countdown to our Grand Opening on Saturday 8th August is still on… but we just couldn’t wait any longer!

We’re excited to announce that The Paw Pantry will be opening for a soft opening from Monday 3rd August. 🐾

Come along for a sneak peek at the shop, have a browse, and stock up on your dog’s favourite natural treats! While we’re still waiting for our raw food freezer to arrive (along with a few finishing touches), and the signage 😂 but we already have a fantastic range of natural treats, chews, enrichment items and accessories ready for you.

🗓 Opening Hours

Monday 3rd – 12am–6pm
Tuesday 4th – 12pm–6pm
Wednesday 5th – 10am–6pm
Thursday 6th – 12pm–6pm
Friday 7th – Closed (find us at Sunderland Train Station Market)
Saturday 8th – 🎉 GRAND OPENING 🎉 9am–5pm (see our other post for all the exciting details!)
Sunday 9th – Closed (find us at The Newton Grange mini market)

Then from the following week:

Monday 10th – 10am–6pm
Tuesday 11th – 10am–6pm
Wednesday 12th – 10am–6pm
Thursday 13th – 10am–6pm
Friday 14th – 10am–6pm
Saturday 15th – 9am–4pm

We’d love to welcome you in, show you around, and let you see what we’ve been working so hard on. Thank you for all your support—we can’t wait to meet you and your four-legged friends! ❤️🐶

See you soon at The Paw Pantry! 🐾

📍 1a AMR Buildings, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6JX
(First Unit after the turning for Crossroads Garage)

28/07/2026

🐾Loose Lead Walking🐾

Lead walking is probably the thing I'm asked about most as a dog trainer!!!

We all want to enjoy our walks and sometimes it can feel like a chore, especially if your dog forgets you're on the other end of the lead 🙈

If you want refresh or reset yours and doggo's lead walking, why not join us. we'll be looking at;
🐶revisiting the basics
🐶engagement / attention
🐶dealing with distractions

📆 Wed 19th Aug & 23rd Sep
📍New Brancepeth - Scentral Bark Field
book ➡ https://tidycal.com/1g0672m/llwalking-workshop-1xwdlz5

27/07/2026

Look at these guys who completed their course on Sunday ⭐️

Scent work is great for;
🐾to engage and bond with your dog
🐾Naturally enriching & mentally stimulating
🐾Reduces anxiety
🐾Accessible to all dogs (ages and breeds)
🐾Taps into natural abilities
🐾Low impact and can be practiced anywhere

Any dog can do it 🐶 never underestimate the power of a dog's nose!

26/07/2026

🐾National Dog Photography Day 🐾

Like we need an excuse to snap pics of our dogs.

Come on then lets see your doggos 🐶🧐🥰

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25/07/2026

🐾Scentral Bark Visitors🐾

I've been terrible at posting lately - but here's a load of happy doggos, shared by their lovely humans from their field sessions 🤩

Book ➡️ https://tidycal.com/1g0672m/scentral-bark-field

22/07/2026

🐾Paws & Progress Training Club🐾

BACK FROM SUMMER HOLS AND RUNNING FROM 26TH

Don't forget on Sunday's and now Wednesday's (alternate weeks) we have
Paws & Progress Training Club (7 month and above).

So if you are looking to get outdoors and hang out with your doggo, brushing up on doggo's and handler skills - we still have slots available and training club is book/pay as you go.

🐶Paws & Progress 10.30am ➡ https://tidycal.com/1g0672m/paws-and-progress

All classes are outdoor at our training field in New Brancepeth

*sorry club isn't suitable for reactive dogs 😞 but get in touch for other training options👍

20/07/2026

17/07/2026

🐾Paws on pillows🐾

Here's one that will no doubt split opinions, but I'm asking out of curiosity, not to debate or offend anyone!

Do you allow your dog(s) on your bed - whether you're in it or not❓

As you can see Dax clearly has the master bed for day shift, but it's humans only on night shift 🐶😂

14/07/2026

🤩 New Product / Toy 🤩

Looky what we've been secretly testing out.
new product AeroTug. It's deffo made our kit bag 👍