Chewing with River

04/06/2026

I'm back at Riley’s Vets Haslingden on the 2nd of July, at 5.30-6.30pm to talk about all things skin, ears, a**l glands and fussy eating 🐾

If you'd like to attend this FREE workshop, please register here: https://www.chewingwithriver.com/workshops

31/05/2026

My heart is so full right now 🤍 can't wait for the 11th June for the ceremony 💃🏻

New dress ordered 🙌🏻
Make up and hair booked 🙌🏻
Just gotta bag those winner trophies now🤞🏻

NOMINATION STORIES 2026 💜 Chewing with River

"I believe Chewing with River deserves to win an award because not only is she an outstanding dog trainer and nutritionist, but she also volunteers her time weekly at a local dog rescue centre for dogs that have had extremely bad starts and experiences to train them and help them regain trust in humans and the world again.

I have used a few local trainers and none compare to Carolina, the amount of time, effort and dedication she puts into each individual client is incomparable. She doesn't just look at the one thing you mentioned she looks at the whole dog's story and has often found other things going on with dogs that others had missed.

Even if this means her missing out on a training session the dog always comes first and being a pawrent of a dog with epilepsy I know how important this is. I'm also disabled myself and she tailors our training so that I'm able to do it even on my difficult days.

She's not a one size fits all trainer. She always posts helpful free tips too on her socials and does q&a sessions for people. She has done quite a few webinars etc that I have also found extremely helpful and has a training journal too. And does all this single-handedly." 💜

Nomination Stories have been chosen at random by the volunteer team from the hundreds of nominations we received this year*. Do keep an eye out as you might just see your nomination story between now and the HBA ceremony in June! 🤩

* Please note that stories may have been trimmed down from the original ones shared on the nomination forms, or may comprise more than one story
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24/05/2026

🐾 Great Harwood Agricultural Show - Pet Charity Dog Show - Online Entries Now Open 🐾

In support of Carrington Animal Rescue and F3A Farming and Forestry First Aid 💚

For those unable to attend in person with their dogs due to the heat, travel, or having reactive/nervous dogs, we now have an online entry option so everyone can still join in the fun!

🐶 £3 per class
🐶 4 classes for £10

All proceeds will go towards supporting both charities. Follow both steps below to enter:

1️⃣ Donate here to secure your entry: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/charitypetdogshow

2️⃣ On this post, comment a photo of your dog with their name, and the category/categories you wish to enter.

3️⃣ Reply to your entry comment with a screenshot of your donation.

🕰️ Entries close 10pm on 25/05/2026 with winners announced the following day.

🏆 Prizes include one Life Skills class with It's Simply the Pets, one Private Training Session with Chewing with River, one secure field session at Skedaddle Dog Park, natural dog treats from The Natural Dog Treats Co. and a collar from Nala's Trails

If the weather cools down and you're planning on attending in-person, please remain mindful of the below safety information:

• Avoid walking or attending during high heat
• Provide plenty of water and shade
• Watch for signs of heat exhaustion
• If your dog is struggling with the heat, move them somewhere cool and immediately submerge paws/body in cold water

Please always put your dog’s welfare first 💛

Thank you so much for your support and good luck to everyone entering! 🐾

24/05/2026

Come on dog pros, I wanna hear your hallelujah moments 🙈

23/05/2026

Another bucket list item ticked off ✅

I've been wanting to tour a raw food manufacturer for a while, and stepped up and gave me the platinum experience 😎

Ben, the founder and CEO, showed me around their shop and factory and I got to see:

✅ Freezers full of amazing bones and cuts of meat all sourced from within the UK
✅ Stringent hygiene and cleaning protocols in place
✅ Thoughtful recipe formulation
✅ True care and passion put into every product

After our tour, I sat down with Ben to discuss how ethics influence decision making in the business, future plans for Mersey Raw, and general opinions of different aspects of the industry such as treats, supplements, training, and more!

Even though we've used Mersey Raw for a while, since our visit we've been trying out some new recipes that River and Blue hadn't tried before, and it's safe to say they loved every one 😋

A huge thank you again to Ben and his team for inviting me over and being so transparent and open. We definitely need more transparency and honesty in the industry! 🙌🏻

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21/05/2026

Another amazing review. It was a privilege working with Parker and his family 🤍

20/05/2026

Look! It's me! 🥹🙌🏻

Is your “naughty” dog actually in pain? 🐶

17/05/2026

The first FREE workshop is tomorrow at 5.30pm at Riley’s Vets Haslingden 🐾

Come along to learn more about how to make vet visits less stressful for your dog 🤍