The Puppy Master

26/05/2026

☀️Paddle boarding with your dog is honestly one of the BEST summer adventure hobbies you can take up.
Cooling off, exploring the water together, building confidence, balance, trust… and making memories that beat another boring walk around the block.

Most dogs absolutely love it once introduced properly, especially those who love to swim already.

Not only is it brilliant enrichment, but it’s amazing for nervous dogs, excitable dogs and dogs that need new positive experiences. Plus… it tires them out in the best possible way 😅

And yes… your dog CAN learn to chill on a paddle board without launching you into the sea 💦😂

If you’d love to try paddle boarding with your dog but aren’t sure where to start — I can help train your dog to LOVE it 🐾🏄‍♀️

You can take your board to the safety of - Casa canine to practise by booking in a pool session.

⚠️ Safety first!
For beginners, dogs should wear a well-fitted life jacket and harness, and stay attached to a lead/long line while building confidence on the board 🐾🏄‍♀️

22/05/2026

☀️ OPEN THIS WEEKEND ☀️

The pools are back out and ready for the warmer weather! 💦🐾
We’ve also got plenty of natural shade from our trees, parasol seating areas and shelter spots to help keep your dogs cool and comfortable while they are off lead.

FRESH running water complete with hosepipe to spray them down.

Picnics welcome but take all your rubbish home ✔️

The Bradley Arms North Featherstone dog friendly pub with garden, right on our door step for 🍻 🍷 They also have a DJ set outside this weekend!

Perfect for zoomies, sniffing, splashing and relaxing 🌳🐶

Book your secure private slot at Parkfield Dog Park 📅

21/05/2026

🦢 BABY SWAN SEASON IS HERE 🦢
And honestly… just look at these babies 🥹

This time of year is beautiful around our lakes, ponds and rivers BUT it’s also one of the most important times to protect wildlife and give these families space.

Please remember:

🐾 Dogs should be kept on leads around swans and cygnets
Even the friendliest dog can trigger panic or protective behaviour from parent swans. One chase can separate babies, cause injuries, or end very badly for both dog and wildlife.

👧 Teach children to admire, not chase
Not every fluffy baby animal wants cuddles. Teaching kids to quietly observe nature helps create respect for wildlife from a young age.

🦢 Swans are incredibly protective parents
They may look calm, but they WILL defend their babies if they feel threatened. Give them space and avoid crowding the water’s edge.

🌿 Nature needs protecting
We share these beautiful spaces with wildlife. Keeping dogs under control, respecting boundaries, and being mindful around nesting areas helps preserve these environments for future generations to enjoy too.

Sometimes the best thing we can do is simply pause… watch quietly… and appreciate moments like this without interfering 💚

20/05/2026

🚨 ATTENTION 🚨 Featherstone clients - incident happened near Vicarage Lane allotments.
Any information message the original poster on Fev Watch Official or myself and I will pass on.
LOOKING FOR THE OWNER OF A BLACK STAFFY TYPE DOG BEING WALKED IN FEATHERSTONE as this is apparently NOT the first incident of its kind.
PLEASE SHARE

09/05/2026

Beautiful set of new puppies joining our classes on this wet and rainy Saturday morning ☔️

05/05/2026

💰 REWARD for catching the bar steward that allowed this to happen to defenceless lambs in Fairburn😡

Dogs must be kept on lead in ALL farmer’s fields….

22/04/2026

Welcome our 5 new extremely cute puppies to our Wednesday evening obedience training classes!! 🥰

We are going to have so much fun with this mixed bunch of characters.

22/04/2026

Absolutely devastating for her… 💔

19/04/2026

🐾 Big congrats to our puppy class graduates! 🐾

All passed their IMDT Level 1 on Saturday 👏
From chaos to calm (well… mostly 😏) — amazing progress from every single one!

Gus was awarded our ‘Best in Class’ rosette 👏 👏

📍 Puppy classes in North Featherstone (WF7)
Covering Pontefract, Castleford & Wakefield

📩 Message to join the next course

18/04/2026

🚨 ALL CLIENTS - be aware and share ‼️

I wanted to share something important following a recent and very sad incident, where a member of my pack passed away within 3 hours of visiting a well known local tulip festival 💔

🌷 Tulips (especially the bulbs) are toxic to dogs if ingested, and what’s really important to understand is how easily this can happen - particularly in places like tulip fields or large floral events.

Tulip bulbs sit just under the soil and can be very appealing for dogs to sniff (they often have a slightly sweet smell). Even a small amount - whether that’s chewing a bulb, plant material, or licking contaminated soil from paws - can lead to serious and sometimes life-threatening symptoms.

In large displays, where there are thousands or even millions of bulbs, the risk is much higher due to:
• disturbed soil from footfall
• decomposing leaves and flowers
• exposed or shallow bulbs
• lots of exciting smells encouraging digging and mouthing

⚠️ Symptoms to watch for:
• Drooling or foaming at the mouth
• Vomiting or diarrhoea
• Lethargy or weakness
• Loss of coordination / wobbliness
• Heavy or rapid breathing
• Sensitivity or unusual behaviour (including agitation or aggression)
• In more severe cases: tremors, seizures, or collapse

Some symptoms can come on quickly, while others may develop over a few hours.

If you notice any of the above, or suspect your dog may have ingested part of a tulip, seek veterinary advice immediately - it’s always better to act early.

My heart goes out to the family of my pack member, and I hope by sharing this we can help prevent any other dogs from experiencing something similar. This isn’t to cause alarm, but to raise awareness so owners can make informed, safe choices for their dogs 🐾

Please feel free to share to help spread awareness 🤎