Walkies with kat

15/07/2025

Tell me your dog’s ‘nickname’ without telling me their nickname 😆
(We’ll start: Zeus = The local fun police)

14/07/2025

“Does your dog pull like a freight train? 🚂”
We’ve all been there — arms outstretched, lead tight, getting a full-body workout on the daily walk!

But before we dive into fancy lead work or gadgets, let’s bring it back to the first step: connection.

🌟 Start by rewarding your dog for simply checking in with you — a glance, a look back, that little moment they say “Hey, I see you!”
That’s where the magic starts.

👀 Eye contact helps build focus
🤝 Focus leads to teamwork
🐾 Teamwork makes walks so much easier (and more fun!)

The best part? You can start this straight away — whether you're in the garden, on a quiet street, or even in the house.

If your walks are currently more drag race than stroll in the park, don’t worry — you’re not alone, and it can get better. 💛

📲 Want help building that connection and turning chaos into calm?
Drop me a message or head to www.walkieswithkat.co.uk to book a 121 session — let’s make walks enjoyable for both of you!

12/07/2025

Hot days = low energy dogs. 😓 Keep training light and fun with scatter feeding in the shade or using scent games indoors where its cooler.

11/07/2025

Your summer fun’s about to get an upgrade 🥳

Because Tug-E-Nuff’s summer sale is live… and that means free toys for everyone! 🐾🙌

I’m a Tug-E-Nuff partner because I know their toys are powerful training aids, supremely well made, and frankly? A helluva lot of fun!

Scoop yourself up a FREE POCKET POWERBALL FAUXTASTIC with any 2 toys in the sale and thank me later. 😉

And if you need help choosing the best picks for your dog? Drop me a comment or a DM and I’ll help you decide.

👇Enter the summer sale 👇

tug-e-nuff.com/offer/?ref=walkieswithkat

If you use my link to buy, I’ll get a little thank you kick back which helps small businesses like mine to thrive (and it won’t cost you a penny more).

Make this summer one your pooch will remember for all the right reasons. 🧡

Get a free Pocket PowerBall Fauxtastic toy when you purchase 2 full priced items.

08/07/2025

🌞 It’s heating up again! And that means it’s time to get creative with keeping our dogs cool 🐶❄️

Let’s start a chat (or as I like to say... a conversation starter 🤣🤣) about what you use to help your dogs stay chilled during hot days. I’ll go first 👇

🐾 Cool Mats – Great idea in theory! They're designed to help your dog cool down by laying on them... unless your dog is like mine and prefers to lay next to it or on the other side of the room 😂
Tip: If you’ve never used one before, be sure to introduce it gently—like all new things, they need a proper intro to understand what it’s for. (Bonus: I can confirm they're surprisingly good for humans too!)

🐾 Cooling Jackets – These work by soaking them in water and letting the evaporation help regulate your dog’s temperature. They’re fab for longer outings, but a heads-up: they can sometimes trap heat and slow down natural cooling through the body, so it’s a bit of a 50/50 choice depending on the dog and the day.

🐾 Paddling Pools – If you’ve got space at home, these can be brilliant! Unless you’ve got a dog like mine who thinks it’s just a giant water bowl 😂 Still, fun and refreshing!

🐾 Where You Wet Matters – When using water to cool your dog, target the underside—like the belly, groin, and legs—rather than just splashing the back or head. That’s where it really makes a difference!

🐾 Ice Cube Treats – A great way to keep your dog a little calmer and more still. Add fruit into them blueberries, strawberries, use lowsalz stock instead of plan water.These work well as enrichment and cool-down in one.

👇 Now it’s your turn!
How do you help your dog keep cool in the heat? Drop your tips, tricks, or photos below—we’d love to see what works for your pups! 💦🐕

07/07/2025

🚨 NEW COURSE ALERT! 🚨

🐾 4 x Paws Adventure Training – Starting 27th August!

💥 Intro Offer: Just £45 for the full 4-week course!

Let’s take your puppy’s training out into the real world!
Join us for a fun and practical training adventure where we’ll explore different outdoor locations each week and put your pup’s skills to the test. Think loose lead walking, engagement, focus around distractions – all while out on real walks! 🐕🌳

📍 Perfect for building confidence, focus, and good manners in everyday environments.

👣 Learn as you walk, get expert tips, and watch your pup grow each week!

📆 Starts: 27th August
📍 Gosport area
💷 £45 for all 4 sessions

🎉 Limited spaces available – don’t miss out!

👉 To book or enquire, visit: www.walkieswithkat.co.uk

Dog walking🐾 dog & cat pop ins 🐾 1-2-1's 🐾 Dog training classes 🐾 Mantrailing & Mantrailing Assessments🐾Uk sniffer dogs.
Gosport Based - coverage 5mile radius

03/07/2025

😎🐾 How Do You & Your Dog Keep Cool? 🐶💦

With the warmer weather arriving, we want to know…

How do YOU and your dog beat the heat?
Whether it’s frozen snacks, shady naps, paddling pools, or woodland adventures — we’d love to hear it! 📸❄️🐕

Drop a photo or share your top tip below! Let’s inspire each other to keep our pups safe and cool this summer.

I’ll go first…
Zeus LOVES a good swim to cool down — if there’s water, he’s in it! 🌊💙

02/07/2025

🌟 One-to-One Fun with Penny! 🌟

We had such a lovely session with the beautiful Penny this week! 🐾💛

At just 10 months old, she’s already making fantastic progress. Our focus was on keeping things fun, positive, and constructive — and Penny was an absolute star!

We worked on: 🎯 Building confidence in new situations
🐕 Loose lead walking with calm, focused steps
🍖 Creating positive associations with the things that make her a little unsure

With consistency and support, she’s learning that the world isn’t so scary after all — and that staying close to her humans brings all the good stuff! 🙌

Massive well done to Penny and her lovely family — keep up the great work! 💫

01/07/2025

🌟 Saturday Mantrailing Fun in Gosport! 🌟

What an amazing session we had this Saturday! Our teams absolutely smashed it with some challenging 300–400m trails 💪

We tackled: 🚦 Multiple junction choices
🚗 Car park starts
🔀 Split trails to test those noses
🌳 Open areas with high contamination (and smashed it!)

Each dog gave it their all, showing brilliant focus, determination, and trust in their scentwork — it’s incredible to watch them work through the puzzles we set. The level of teamwork and progress was just fantastic to see!

Whether you’re new to mantrailing or building on your skills, it’s always a joy seeing the dogs light up when they know they’re on the right track. 💥👃🐾

Already buzzing for the next one! Who’s in? 👇

30/06/2025

Zues Update – Anxiety & Loud Noises 🐾💙

Zues has been doing so well lately, but his anxiety has been a little high at the moment — and it's totally understandable. It all started with his recent vet treatment, and although he's been home for a while now, he’s still getting back to his confident self.

Normally, loud noises don’t bother him much. I absolutely love watching the Red Arrows and their amazing acrobatics, and Zues would usually just snooze through it all. But this Sunday, the noise overhead was a lot, and it was clear he was finding it too much to cope with.

So we reached for our trusted Pet Remedy pack — a real game changer in moments like this. The wipes are brilliant for quick, on-the-spot comfort, and they really helped take the edge off for him. Sometimes it's just about helping them feel safe again. ❤️

If you’re in the same boat with your pup and loud noises, you’re not alone — we’re working through it one gentle step at a time. 🐶✨