Nordic Trails

Nordic Trails Hello, I am Amanda and I am your local Pet and Equestrian service provider.

I offer Dog Walking, Pet Sitting, Puppy School, Ultrasound and Microchipping, Horse and Farm checks.

“How long will it take my dog to settle?”The honest answer: it depends.Some dogs relax immediately.Others take a few wal...
28/04/2026

“How long will it take my dog to settle?”

The honest answer: it depends.

Some dogs relax immediately.
Others take a few walks to build confidence.

What helps most:

🐾 consistent routines
🐾 calm introductions
🐾 patience

Confidence with new people takes time and that’s completely normal.

There are a few things I simply won’t do as a dog walker.❌ Shame owners for struggling❌ Take on dogs I can't safely supp...
26/04/2026

There are a few things I simply won’t do as a dog walker.

❌ Shame owners for struggling
❌ Take on dogs I can't safely support
❌ Overpack groups just to increase numbers
❌ Ignore stress signals to get through the day

Dogs deserve thoughtful care not shortcuts.

If your dog went missing today, would you have the right photos ready?Helpful images include:📸 clear face photo📸 full bo...
24/04/2026

If your dog went missing today, would you have the right photos ready?

Helpful images include:

📸 clear face photo
📸 full body shot
📸 side profile
📸 any unique markings

Having these saved in your phone can make search posts far more effective.

April 23rd is National Lost Dog Awareness Day.A few simple steps can make a huge difference if the unexpected happens:🐾 ...
23/04/2026

April 23rd is National Lost Dog Awareness Day.

A few simple steps can make a huge difference if the unexpected happens:

🐾 up-to-date microchip details
🐾 visible ID tag
🐾 secure fencing and gates
🐾 recent clear photos

Preparation makes reunions much faster.

If your dog feels a little extra lately, spring might be the reason.More daylight.More wildlife.More smells.For many dog...
21/04/2026

If your dog feels a little extra lately, spring might be the reason.

More daylight.
More wildlife.
More smells.

For many dogs this means:

🌱 higher energy
🌱 more excitement on walks
🌱 stronger sniffing drives

This is completely normal.

It just means they might benefit from more structured outlets for that energy.

A smooth dog walk actually starts before the walker arrives.Helpful things owners can do:🐾 have harness/lead ready🐾 let ...
20/04/2026

A smooth dog walk actually starts before the walker arrives.

Helpful things owners can do:

🐾 have harness/lead ready
🐾 let your dog toilet first
🐾 make sure gates are secure
🐾 keep the handover calm

Small things make a big difference to how relaxed your dog feels.

One of the most common things I hear:“My dog might be too much.”But dogs don’t need to be perfect to deserve good care.T...
19/04/2026

One of the most common things I hear:

“My dog might be too much.”

But dogs don’t need to be perfect to deserve good care.

The right walker will:

🐾 understand behaviour
🐾 set safe boundaries
🐾 work within the dog’s limits

The goal isn’t perfection.
It’s support.

If you’ve just brought home a puppy, it’s tempting to start training everything at once.But one of the best first steps ...
17/04/2026

If you’ve just brought home a puppy, it’s tempting to start training everything at once.

But one of the best first steps is simply introducing sits or extra help is once your vet has given the all-clear.

Keep training simple:
🐾 short sessions
🐾 lots of praise
🐾 calm repetition

Early training should build confidence not pressure.

Puppy School is starting soon at Nordic Trails 🐾📅 Starts April 17🐶 Small, supportive sessions📍 South LakesPerfect for pu...
15/04/2026

Puppy School is starting soon at Nordic Trails 🐾

📅 Starts April 17
🐶 Small, supportive sessions
📍 South Lakes

Perfect for puppies who need help with:

✔ early social skills
✔ confidence building
✔ basic cues like sit and focus
✔ calm behaviour around distractions

Early guidance can make a huge difference in how your dog grows up.

Spaces are limited to keep classes calm and supportive.

📩 Message to book your spot.

A very different but exciting day for us. We headed over to Cartmel CofE Primary School for a dog and child safety talk...
13/04/2026

A very different but exciting day for us.

We headed over to Cartmel CofE Primary School for a dog and child safety talk. A lot of discussion with the children and a lot of new information learnt 🤩

Thank you for having us ❤️

Not every dog is the right fit for every walker and that’s okay.Before taking on a new dog, I look at:🐾 their comfort ar...
13/04/2026

Not every dog is the right fit for every walker and that’s okay.

Before taking on a new dog, I look at:

🐾 their comfort around other dogs
🐾 how they handle new environments
🐾 stress signals
🐾 handling and recall
🐾 what they actually enjoy

This helps make sure every dog in my care is safe, comfortable and supported.

Good dog care starts with honest assessments.

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Holker, Grange-over-Sands
Grange
LA117

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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