Evolving4paws

09/06/2026

It’s grass seed time folks.

In view that verges are left in a mess most of the time our dogs are more at risk for fleas, ticks and grass seeds.

The latter can be a very expensive problem especially if they imbed - the only way I found this today was with a ‘fine tooth comb’ (aka flea comb)

Always worth checking your dogs after each walk especially the longer fur / hair breeds.

Zoom in…. The dart end is very sharp 😢😡 and could be left in your dogs skin as they ‘chomp’ out the long bit 😢

24/05/2026

Three 121’s with me, two of which we never touched ‘the real world’

A prescription of ‘games’ were given to teach Murphy, (this didn’t involve frantic over aroused stimulation) alongside some management strategies in general life.

Murphy’s lovely owner got ‘to it’ and started to generalise the games we had taught out in the real world, (after 3rd session) slowly slowly in suitable environments…

This is the result 💙
So proud of Team Murphy ❤️

23/05/2026

Splat….. hiK9 boundary, nice and cool air
Circulating, in the shade.

All ‘needs’ have been met which didn’t involve high impact or over arousal in this heat…

21/05/2026

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URGENT NOTICE FROM SOUTHERN WATER. We are very sorry to say that, earlier this morning, our wastewater pumping station at Madeira Road, Totland, failed, resulting in a discharge of screened wastewater into the bathing water.

The spill occurred from 4:08am to 5:58am. We have notified the Environment Agency, and a team from Adler and Allan is on the way to the site to begin water sampling. Our own operators are also walking the beach to assess the extent of any pollution.

We have produced tidal modelling of the spill, included below, which shows the concentration of the wastewater and the likely pattern the wastewater will follow.

While we work urgently to understand why the pumping station failed, the Madeira Road site will be manually operated to help ensure there are no further failures.

We fully recognise how important this area is to residents, visitors and local businesses, and we understand the concern and disruption that an incident like this may cause.

We sincerely apologise to everyone affected. We are committed to working closely with all parties during the clean-up and recovery, and to doing everything we can to help return the area to normal as quickly as possible.

Southern Water will provide a further update early this afternoon and when received we will share further information.

12/05/2026

Next block of Puppy Classes:

Starting Saturday 30th May , West Wight.

Up to 6 months of age, this can be flexible depending on the dog.

6 week block £100.

What’s covered?

✅ Fun training games
✅ Relationship building
✅ Play
✅ Learning based on choice
✅ Positive reinforcement
✅ Boundaries
✅ Basic ‘cues’
✅ Socialising the right way
✅ Loose lead walking intro
✅ Confidence building
✅ Foundations for any dog sport
✅ Intro to Impulse control
✅ Real life skills
✅ Behaviour prevention and dealing with such positively

Pre class 121’s available before your struggle goes on too long.

Not just puppy classes….

Looking for something else? Buzz me a message

03/05/2026

At Evolving4paws, we use positive reinforcement through games and the dogs’ choices.

Guidance not control.

Cues not commands.

Patience.

We ‘teach’ you skills to ‘teach’ your dogs in order that patterns are developed to ‘help’ them.

These skills are taught without distraction and then we ‘help’ the dog generalise to all areas and especially as arousal creeps in,rather than ‘correcting’ behaviours when they can’t cope in the situation. (Lack the skills)

What does ‘correction’ do? :

Hurts
Keeps confidence low
Shuts the dog down
Teaches nothing (what would you like instead?)
Can then make ‘that thing’ a predictor of pain.
Takes away from your relationship, focus and proximity ‘choices’.

Choose your trainer carefully 💙

09/04/2026

Next Puppy Class dates

April 18th @ Noon West Wight.
6 week block £90

✅ Positive reinforcement through games.
✅ Relationship building
✅ Foundations for any dog sport
✅ Learning through choices
✅ Setting up for success
✅ Teaching skills for the real world
✅ Building confidence in your puppies
✅ Learning to work and focus on you around others
✅ Boundaries - positively
✅ Socialising - the best way
✅ How to prevent and manage behaviours
✅ Basic ‘cues’ and proofing - positively
✅ Loose lead walking intro

Pre class 121’s are available- don’t let your struggle go on too long.

Please message if you would like a ‘spot’ or if I can help outside of classes.

05/03/2026

BEYOND PUPS

🔥Classes will suit dogs from 6 months;

Helping you through adolescence,whilst keeping your relationship intact during this period, in a fun, positive way.

🔥Classes will combine indoor and outdoor work,leading to working in a secure field environment’

⭐️There are two options available :

Thursdays: NOON starting 12/3

Saturdays: 13.10 starting 14/3

⭐️Both options are 5 week blocks⭐️ £ 75

🔥Let us look at your individual ‘needs’ regarding walking nicely on a lead; confidence, play, engagement, nose-work tasters and recall…. 🔥

💡Plenty of lightbulb moments along the way… the ‘cause’ of your ‘struggle’ isn’t always what you think💡

⭐️We will be incorporating fun, obedience-style training; giving you and your dog coping skills for real life situations and building on the enjoyment of walking with your dog.

🔥If you would like the opportunity to reinforce/refresh your current skills or proof them in more distracting environments then this is for you too! 🔥

NB To ensure progress and consistency in training it is important that you commit to attending all 5 classes 🔥(except in unforeseen circumstances …then please message me ASAP)

💫Please register your interest by commenting ‘yes please’ and the day you would prefer below this post or for more info send me a message.

‼️ Dogs must be ok working around other ‼️

🎗️For ‘reactivity’ struggles please contact me for 121 sessions (remotely or in person)🎗️

01/03/2026

A lovely review regarding remote Zoom calls.

Thank you Lew 💙

19/02/2026

ANTICIPATION ‘leads’ to AROUSAL