WAGG 'n' HEELS

11/04/2026

06/04/2026

Just 2 spaces remaining! 🐾
My Spring Puppy Course is almost full.
Starts 16th April
Perfect opportunity to give your puppy the best start, focussing on:
✨Real-life skills (recall, lead walking, focus & engagement and more)
✨Confidence and calmness
✨Relationship building

A supportive, small-group environment.

Message me or book via website to secure your space.

28/03/2026

🐶✨ Got a new puppy and want to get started on their training journey. Our Spring Puppy Classes are now available to book online !✨🐶

Our Puppy Classes are all about confidence, calm, and connection 💛.

✔️ Real-life skills
✔️ Kind and ethical training methods
✔️ Small, supportive groups
✔️ Perfect for puppies navigating the big wide world 🌍.

📍 Local, friendly and fun classes.
📆 Starting in April
📩 Available to book on line.

Limited spaces!
Let’s get your puppy of to the best start🐾.

26/03/2026

You will have plenty of opportunities to do all those exciting things but for now, safety, security and time is what matters most. 💛💛

It's too soon.
It’s a really common occurrence with newly adopted dogs.

Congratulations on your new dog.
I know you really want to take them to the beach, the pet store and your local café, but can I ask for a few minutes so I can explain just what your dog has gone through, and why you need to take the next few weeks slow.

Your new dog has had their whole world turned upside down.
They don't know you.
They don't know if they can actually trust you.
They don't know if they’re with you for an hour or forever.
They may have been in various scary places.
Other houses, rescues, the pound and likely ALL of these in the past few days or weeks.

Your dog has stress hormones surging through their system, they are STRESSED, they need to decompress, they need stability in their environment and from you.
They need time with you, your family and their new environment.

They need to know that the tree outside the lounge window may rustle against the house and that's OK.
They need to know that those normal creaky noises in your house are OK and that at 3.45 the neighbours bang their door shut.
They need to know when it rains that tapping sound is OK.
They need to know that when the front door opens, they won't be moved somewhere else, again.

They need to trust that YOU are safe even when you have had a bad day, you will still give them food, a safe bed and that they can close their eyes around you.

You know what your good intentions are with your new dog, your dog however has no idea what's happening. All they know is that everything has changed and it is scary.

They don’t need other new environments yet. Take it slow.
Dogs that have just been adopted need time. There is no need to rush out the next day and take them to all the places you want to go with them.
They need the opposite.

Let them decompress, let them inspect a new area of your house or yard every day or two. Walk them up and down outside your house for a few days (and only there), let them sniff, and sniff some more.
Let them p*e freely in your yard. All of this may be boring for you, but not for your dog. They need to know what is happening around them and they learn that through their nose, eyes and ears.
They need this.
They need to learn to TRUST you.

The long walks at the busy park can wait, the café will still be there in a few weeks and you can visit the pet shop alone until they’re ready.

Your bond together is the most important thing to concentrate on right now.
You will never regret taking it slow and it can save your dog and yourself from making the very same mistakes that can lead to people rehoming in the first place.

All the very best with your new dog.

21/03/2026

🐾 Important information for dog owners!

Now the weather is improving and we’re all getting out more with our dogs, it’s a good time to be aware of the new livestock protection laws that came into force this month.
Livestock worrying can now result in unlimited fines, and dogs don’t even need to make contact — chasing or frightening animals is enough.
And be aware, livestock isn’t just sheep and cows…
It also includes alpacas, goats, pigs, horses, chickens and other poultry.
🌿 If you’re out walking where animals are present:
✔ Put your dog on a lead
✔ Stick to paths
✔ Give animals plenty of space
🔗 If you want to more information visit:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/livestock-worrying
Responsible dog ownership helps protect livestock, farmers and our dogs too 🐑🐾

20/03/2026

🐾 I have received an increased number of enquiries for dog boarding recently 💛
At the moment, I am not taking on new clients for this service. This is also stated on the website, but I completely understand that not everyone will see that before getting in touch.
I do always aim to reply to every enquiry, however with such a high volume of messages it may occasionally take a little longer - so thank you for your patience and understanding 🙏

17/03/2026

A little update from WAGG ’n’ HEELS 🐾
As from 30th April there will be a small adjustment to our prices. I haven’t increased my prices for several years, but with rising costs of everything it’s now something I can no longer avoid.
Thank you so much for your continued support and for trusting us with your wonderful dogs-it really does mean a lot to us. 💛🐾

16/03/2026