14/05/2026
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been debating whether or not to continue with the community group dog training sessions this upcoming Saturday.
Unfortunately, during the last two sessions I’ve experienced growing personal attacks and have repeatedly been made the “face” of ongoing allegations regarding dog mess being left on the green. I want to make it absolutely clear that I have full permission from the council to run these sessions, and I always encourage responsible ownership and cleaning up after dogs.
I started these sessions as a young independent woman simply trying to build something positive for the community — somewhere people and their dogs could socialise, learn and enjoy themselves together. Sadly, a small group of individuals seem determined to oppose this and direct abuse towards me personally.
I genuinely love what I’m trying to create, but the stress, upset and personal targeting is beginning to outweigh the positives. Because of this, it is with a heavy heart that I've made the decision to cancel this month's session (this saturday). I'll make a decision at a later date of the future of the group sessions.
To everyone who has attended, supported, encouraged and shown kindness — thank you. It truly means more than you know.
~ Sarah