Paws to Attention

27/07/2025

It was lovely to see Vicky and Loki and having a good catch up👏 Loki as really grown up hes very well behaved and very sociable...you've done an amazing job Vicky hes absolutely stunning! 😍❤🐕xx

27/07/2025

Helen sent me this fabulous video of Albert practising his homework while out and about..hes coming along so well his reactivity to other dogs is definitely fading away and he did his training when with sibling and his Mum so also working with distractions...fabulous work Albert and Helen I'm so impressed with you both 👏💪👏xx

27/07/2025

Aww Lynne's grandson had an accident and once he was home Fletch did his best to comfort and support him...Fletch your amazing and such a good boy 😊❤🐕xx

27/07/2025

Mimi finally did a down and up 👏💪Mimi you really are a little star ⭐keep the excellent work 👨‍🎓🐕xx

27/07/2025

Lynne's granddaughter training Fletch another video for your viewing delight...honestly I cannot praise children enough they pick up the training so quickly 💪😍🐕xx

27/07/2025

I've had some fabulous updates so to begin...

This is Lynne's granddaughter when Fletch first began training practising the homework...children are excellent at training dogs they also make it great fun💪👨‍🎓❤xx

19/07/2025

SATURDAY 19/07/2025 - A CRY FOR HELP - RSPCA IOW APPEALS FOR PUBLIC SUPPORT AS DEMANDS SOAR

RSPCA Isle of Wight has issued a heartfelt appeal for urgent community support, as the charity faces growing pressure to meet the increasing demand for its services.

Dedicated to helping the Island’s most vulnerable animals, the independent branch is currently caring for a rising number of animals with complex needs, including strays, victims of neglect and cruelty, rescues from the illegal pet trade, and elderly pets requiring palliative care.

Many of these animals cannot be rehomed immediately due to ongoing legal proceedings, meaning the branch often provides months of food, shelter, rehabilitation and veterinary treatment — a lifeline that comes at a significant cost.

“It costs £750,000 every year just to keep the centre running,” said Steve Backhouse Branch Director.

“Our medication and veterinary bills alone total around £76,000 annually, and as demand for our services increases, so does the strain on our resources.

"Many people are surprised to discover that while we are linked to the RSPCA nationally, less than 5% of our income comes from them.

"We rely heavily on donations from our local community to survive — every pound makes a difference.”

As part of its latest appeal campaign, the RSPCA Isle of Wight is asking Islanders not to turn away from a picture of a dog being rescued from the illegal pet trade.

Instead, they are being asked to:

Donate whatever they can — every gift stays on the Island
Share the appeal on social media to spread the word
Take part in or organise a local fundraiser
Join an event like the Spider Ride and Fire Walk Challenge

Says Steve:
“Every animal we help has a story, and often, a long road to recovery. With the community’s support, we can give each one a haven and a happy ending.”

Via IW Radio

Donations can be given via this link:

https://rspcaisleofwight.enthuse.com/pageccaf7%20 #!/

18/07/2025

I had the saddest news today..My customer who became a wonderful friend and supporter of Paws to Attention Janet Pirrie of Leicester passed away yesterday afternoon Janet you were one of the nicest people I have ever met you were so warm caring and friendly with a great sense of humour we had a lot of fun🐕 you will be sadly missed and never forgotten 💔😥Isla will miss you and so will I. RIP Janet💔❤xx

16/07/2025

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 Sarah Butler, Edwina Clark, James Gill

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community, fans thankyou for your continued support 🙏

15/07/2025

This is so true ❤

" I know this trainer openly uses shock collars, but this training video is so good, so what's the harm in sharing it?"

" I know this trainer is 'balanced' but they have such great content and clearly have extensive knowledge, so I will just share the content that doesn't involve aversives."

Is it ok to support aversive trainers because some of their content is good? No doubt, some aversive trainers are going to have extensive knowledge and they may be very charismatic and create amazing content but what is the danger of supporting their platforms?

Well, if we work with dogs professionally, we may know which advice to totally ignore but the public will not have the same discernment. When we support and share the content of aversive trainers, we give them a platform to reach more individuals that won't understand the difference between flooding and behaviour modification. And if we are recognised as an 'industry leader' in dog training, we may draw all our followers to these aversive trainers. In doing so, we condemn more dogs to training methods that are scientifically proven to be ineffective and unethical. Why would we want to do that?

Social media is filled with dog trainers who combine ethical practices with engaging content. By supporting their platforms, you help promote compassionate, science-based training and stand up for the welfare of dogs everywhere.- Holly Leake

15/07/2025

I got over 100 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉🎈🎊

14/07/2025

Look at Ted and Jimmy on their first attempt at weaving...they smashed it! 💪👨‍🎓Weaving helps with focus and direction builds teamwork and it's also great fun😁❤🐕xx