Champs Away Dog Walking Services

07/06/2026

🐾🧡 DOG WALKERS... WHO ACTUALLY STOPS FOR LUNCH? 🧡🐾

When I first started Champs Away , I was so determined to do the best job possible that I completely forgot about looking after myself! 🤦‍♀️

I would rush from dog to dog, skip meals, grab the odd chocolate bar, and keep going. The weight absolutely dropped off me, but I soon realised something important...

👉 I can't give my furry friends my best if I'm running on empty.

These days, I make sure I fuel my body properly. I prepare my breakfast and lunch every day, making sure I've got plenty of protein, carbs and healthy fats to keep me going through busy days of adventures, enrichment, muddy paws and wagging tails 🐾

🧡I don't really like eating whilst I'm out walking the dogs, apart from a sneaky greggs crispy bar 🤣 . But I do carry a lunch bag packed with snacks and food that I can eat on the go in the van between pick ups. Also it stay for me then as all my furry friends guilt trip me with them beautiful eyes.🧡

Now, if I get a rare 10 minutes spare, I might pull over somewhere nice, nip into greggs for a cuppa and enjoy my lunch... although I'll admit I'm always a little cautious.😂

You know what people can be like...

"Look at that dog walker sat having her lunch with a van full of dogs" Especially them hot days.

Meanwhile, all the dogs have been safely dropped back home, there's nobody in the van except me, and I'm simply enjoying 10 minutes of peace with my food before heading off to the next adventure.🤣☕🥪

So, my advice to any new dog walkers out there:

🧡 Look after yourself.
🐾 Fuel your body.
🧡 Stay hydrated.
🐾 Take a breather when you can.

Because a healthy dog walker is a better dog walker for their furry friends 🐾

Now I need to know...

👇 Are you a.

🥪 Meal-prepper?
🚗 Grab-and-go person?
🥐 Greggs breakfast and coffee lover?
🍫 Surviving on snacks all day?

Tell me in the comments! ⬇️

🐾🧡 Champs Away -Loving care whilst you're not there – enriching walks, wagging tails & happy trails. 🧡🐾

06/06/2026

🐾🧡 FOOD FOR THOUGHT 🧡🐾

As many of you know, our Dash 🐶 is a typical Springer Spaniel with enough energy to power a small village! ⚡😂

We're just starting a new chapter in Dash's feeding journey and we are trying out Rude Dog Food . Dash has always been fed raw, and it's something that has worked well for him personally.

Some of the benefits owners often notice when feeding raw include:

🧡 Shiny coats and healthier skin

🐾 Smaller, firmer poos

🧡 Healthy teeth and gums

🐾 Good muscle condition

🧡 Supporting natural chewing and feeding behaviours

🐾 Some dogs maintain good energy levels and condition

But every dog is different, and what works brilliantly for one dog may not be the right choice for another. The most important thing is that our furry friends are happy, healthy, and thriving 🧡🐾

So now I'm being nosy., not like me lol 👀😂

🍖 Do you feed raw?
🥣 Kibble?
🍗 Wet food?
🏡 Home-cooked meals?
🤔 Or a mixture of everything?

And if you could only choose ONE treat your dog absolutely loves, what would it be?

Dash would probably sell me for a ball and some venison treats from Fur & Fun ! 🎾😂

📦🐾 Oh, and before anyone asks... this box definitely isn't heading for the recycling just yet! 😂

If there's one thing Dash has taught me, it's that the best enrichment doesn't always come from the pet shop.
You best believe we'll be turning this box into a fun sniffy enrichment activity, hiding treats and letting Dash use that amazing spaniel nose of his to sniff out his rewards. 👃🍖

Mental stimulation can be just as tiring as physical exercise, and Dash absolutely loves a good sniffing challenge 🧡🐾🧡

Now tell me... what's the strangest thing you've turned into an enrichment activity for your dog? 👇😂🐾🧡

🐾🧡 Champs Away Dog Walking Services
"Loving Care Whilst You're Not There – Enriching Walks, Wagging Tails & Happy Trails 🐾🧡

06/06/2026

How beautiful is From Tash at Thistle & Tails . I came across this wonderful lady on social media and she is one of my biggest supporters and I am forever grateful. 🧡🐾🧡

We live so far apart but support each other when we can. Please go and follow her and show her some love.🧡

This has made my day 🧡🐾🧡

⭐ Spotlight Saturday ⭐

Today’s spotlight goes to the wonderful Donna at Champs Away Dog Walking Services

Thank you for always being such an incredible source of support, guidance and encouragement. Your kindness, positivity and belief in others truly make such a difference every single day.

Having someone who lifts you up, motivates you and is always there to help is so special and that’s exactly who Donna is ❤️

Thank you for everything you do. You are genuinely inspiring and so appreciated 🐾✨ 💜

05/06/2026

Friday's walks with my furry friends 🧡🐾🐾

🧡Oscar

🧡Dexter 🧡Ryder ❤️Ruby 🧡Teddy 🧡Arlo 🧡Teddy

❤️Dolly ❤️Mabel

🧡Blu

Thank you to all my amazing customers for understanding time changes today. I have had a stressful fay from the moment I woke up lol. 🧡🐾🧡

Thank you to the girls in the dog walking group for listening to me twist all fay ( I am not normally a negative Nancy lol)

A cuppa and chill before an evening of planning new groups 🧡🐾🧡

Have a fantastic weekend everyone 🧡🐾🧡

05/06/2026

🐾🧡 OSCAR'S PAWSOME PROGRESS UPDATE 🧡🐾

A huge WELL DONE to our very own Oscar the Horse! 🐴🐶 (If you know Oscar, you'll know exactly why he gets that nickname! 🤣)

Today on his solo enrichment walk, Oscar absolutely smashed it! 🌟

🎉 We passed FIVE dogs and had ZERO reactivity 🎉

This is a massive achievement for Oscar, and I couldn't be prouder of him. His progress is a perfect example of what can be achieved through consistency, patience, teamwork and understanding.

Oscar's owners and I have been following the guidance and advice from his trainer, and by all working together and staying consistent, Oscar is learning exactly what is expected of him. Consistency helps dogs feel safe, confident and able to make better choices. 🧡

When we spotted other dogs today, we used clear communication and guidance, helping Oscar understand what we wanted him to do. This allows him to remain calm and focused rather than worrying about what's happening around him.

We've also been practising:
🐾 Wait
🐾 Sit
🐾 Focus
🐾 Lead walking skills

Now, Oscar is already brilliant at waiting and sitting... but he does like to add a little bit of commentary! 🎤🤣 We're continuing to work on keeping those vocal opinions to himself, and honestly, he's doing AMAZING.

It's important to remember that reactive does not mean aggressive. Oscar simply finds some situations overwhelming, and through positive experiences, guidance and patience, he's learning that he doesn't need to react.

Today was a fantastic reminder that progress isn't always about giant leaps—sometimes it's about those small wins that turn into huge successes over time. 🌟

Please join me in giving our handsome boy a massive round of applause 👏🐾

🧡 Have you ever worked through something challenging with your dog and finally had that breakthrough moment? Let me know in the comments!

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🧡🐾Champs Away Dog Walking Services
Loving Care Whilst You're Not There – Enriching Walks, Wagging Tails & Happy Trails.🐾🧡

05/06/2026

Remember you can use my code CHAMPSAWAY for a discount 🧡🐾🧡

Fur&Fun

04/06/2026

🐾🧡 BREAKING NEWS FROM CHAMPS AWAY HQ! 🧡🐾

With the price of tennis balls, treats, and sausages going through the roof, Dash has decided it's finally time to start earning his keep because apparently his mamma is skint! 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

📢 COMING SOON... ONLY PAWS! 📢

After months of perfecting his craft, Dash is preparing to launch his very own page featuring:

🎾 Action-packed ball chasing content
💦 Steamy lakeside and puddle photoshoots
👅 Tongue-out Tuesday exclusives
🐾 Muddy paw masterpieces
😴 Sleepy spaniel selfies
🌭 Sausage appreciation content

Dash would also like everyone to know that he is currently building his portfolio and practising his best poses...

📸 Here's some pictures of his practice poses! 📸

Personally, I think he believes he's a supermodel, not a Springer Spaniel! 😂

🐾 Would you subscribe to Dash's Only Paws? 🐾

❤️ = Take my money, Dash!
😂 = Get a real job, mate!
🐾 = I'd subscribe for the muddy paw content!

Let's see your furry friends' best model poses in the comments below! 👇

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04/06/2026

Thursday's fun with my furry friends 🧡🐾

❤️Maggie ❤️Mae 🧡Dexter ❤️Ryder
❤️Narla

❤️Poppy ❤️Mitzi

🧡Smudge 🧡Little Frank 🧡Benson

04/06/2026

When Auntie Donna gets the venison treats out. 🧡🐾🧡

Today's treats were supplied by Fur & Fun
Use code CHAMPSAWAY to get 10% of your order. Shop here https://shopfurandfun.co.uk

04/06/2026

So this morning we came across this beautiful rock. All the dogs took great interest and gave it a good investigation.🧡🐾🧡

This is part of Billy's Boulders project 🧡

Here is a little information on Billy's project.

Billy's Boulders is a global rock-painting and hiding project created by the family of eight-year-old Billy Slater in memory of him. People paint rocks and hide them in public places around the world to spread positivity and keep Billy's memory alive.

The initiative began after Billy passed away suddenly in December 2024 from complications related to a rare metabolic condition. Because Billy loved collecting and painting stones on family holidays, his parents set up the project as a positive way to remember him.How it works:Paint: Participants paint or decorate rocks with any design they like.Label:

They write "Facebook: Billy's Boulders" on the back.Hide: The rocks are hidden in public spots, parks, or tourist destinations.Track: Finders are encouraged to take a picture, post it to the Billy's Boulders Facebook Group, and re-hide the rock for someone else to discover.

I am going to rehide it, if anyone finds it please let me know 🐾🧡🐾