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We help families look after their dogs with our reliable, trustworthy dog training and walking service in Folkestone, Kent
Email [email protected] or check out www.dohertydogservices.com for more info & to book!

27/10/2026

25/10/2026

Scary decorations, kids in strange costumes knocking at the door and tempting treats all over the place. Halloween must be so weird for our dogs!

Here's our top tips on making it a bit less spooky for you pup:

🎃 Keep sweets and chocolate well out of reach. They can be toxic to dogs.

🎃 Print off our No Trick or Treaters sign and stick it to your door if your dog is going to find frequent door knocks stressful

🎃 Keep them away from the door, and make sure their ID tag and microchip details are up to date, especially if you've got an escape artist.

🎃 Keep small decorations, lit candles and battery tea lights out of reach. They're easy to chew and can be a choking hazard.

🎃 Skip the costume. I know I'm a killjoy, but a bandana tucked into the collar is plenty.

Duke always stayed at home with a tasty chew and Dan or I would take the kids out trick or treating. If this time of year is beyond spooky for your dog, I can help. Book in a discovery call and let's chat - the link is in the comments of this post

How are you spending Halloween with your dog? Let me know in the comments 🎃

19/10/2026

What do you think - should kids be allowed to walk the dog? I'd love to hear your thoughts

07/10/2026

Let's talk about the question every new mum secretly googles at 2am: should I let my dog lick my baby?

Before we get to should, it helps to know why they do it. Usually it's one of these:

- Baby has recently eaten and there are tasty bits left on their face.
- Your dog has a long history of being rewarded for licking people. If face licks have always got a big fuss, they'll keep offering them.
- Your dog is feeling a bit uncomfortable and is actually asking for space. (Their body language can tell you a lot. I've written about it here: https://dohertydogservices.com/your-dogs-body-language-what-it-means/)

What it's definitely not: your dog trying to be dominant over your child. The alpha myth has been debunked for years but it's somehow still knocking about. Dogs aren't trying to be the boss of you or your kids.

So, should you let it happen? Honestly, it depends on the context, your dog, your baby and how you feel about it. Let's be real, it's not the most hygienic thing considering where else dogs put their tongues...

If you're NOT comfortable with it, Just ask your dog to do something else they already know, ideally something that adds a bit of space.

Send them to their bed, or ask them to go and fetch a favourite toy. You can also ask for a "leave", reward with a tasty treat, then ask them to do something else.

If your dog keeps going back to the baby and you can't call them away, it's worth getting a professional to help. You don't have to figure that out alone. If you'd like a hand, you can book an intro call here:
https://calendly.com/dohertydogservices/introductory-call
And whatever you decide, always supervise baby and dog, or keep them separated.

What's your rule in your house- is it a hard no or is the odd lick ok?! Let me know in the comments.

02/10/2026

The beach is open to dogs again for the season. It was our Dukey's favourite place in the whole world. I miss you buddy.

29/09/2026

Say you've got a toddler, a school run and a bored dog. Here's the first thing I'd change.

I'm not putting breakfast down in a bowl. I'm tossing handfuls of dry food across the garden so my dog can spend some time sniffing out his breakfast. Anything that gets your dog using the nose is a winner. That way I can make sure bags are packed, water bottles are filled, everyone's got shoes on, you know the drill.

I'm not taking the dog on the school run. It's too chaotic, everyones in a rush and it's not fair on any kids at school that have allergies or just don't like dogs. I'm getting everyone to their respective educational institutions and then me and the dog are heading out for some decompression time for both of us. Which may include a flying visit to a coffee shop, depending on how the night was.

On extra busy days, I'm booking my dog in with a dog walker so I know they're getting the exercise and social time they need without me feeling super guilty. Duke used to go out with our fabulous team a couple of days a week to lighten the load a bit.

Is it helpful to read how I'd plan a day with children and a dog to minimise the chaos and keep everybody (relatively) calm and content? Let me know in the comments 🐶❤️

24/09/2026

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23/09/2026

Hey folks! I'm Laura and my team and I help dog owners with young families go from chaotic and overwhelmed to calm and content with our dog training and walking services in Folkestone, Kent. If you’re looking for help with your dog, pop me a DM today and let’s see if we would be a good fit to work together. 🐶❤️

17/09/2026

Background picture is said child stroking one of our lovely dog walking dogs before he developed this fear. It's horrid seeing your child so scared of an animal you love so much! 🐶❤️

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Folkestone

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 6pm

Website

http://www.dohertydogservices.com/

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