4Paws go walking

11/05/2026

Fab weather for a lovely dog walk today.

This cutie, as always, was pleased to see me 😊

30/04/2026

Great day with these 3 doggies 😊🐾

19/04/2026

Week 2

Great confidence from these wee pups.

Today we bench marked their loose lead skills and Recall ready to revisit 1/2 way and at the end of the course.

With home practice they all improved from week 1 already.

So happy to work with these pups and their pawrents. 😃🐾

12/04/2026

We got started today on the 1st of 8 Semi private group training sessions.

Look at this fantastic example of loose lead walking.

Pawrent and pup nailed it.
Eye contact.
Loose lead walking.
Moving together 🐶🐾😊

This was the last 5 mins.

Not all went this well though and tbh that is how training goes.

Each pup has its own personality and will react differently to the distractions in the environment.

Patience and consistency with training in class and at home makes things go better.

Well done all the pups today.

10/03/2026

Puppy problems.

Often from too much freedom and not many boundaries.

We all want to see our puppy running about having fun, exploring the house and garden.

But if this is the norm from week one what makes you think the pup will want to recall back in the house, stop jumping on you and the couch, or want to be placed in a restrictive crate/area for sleep?!

Its likely that when you need the puppy to start behaving calmly as you need, and responding to you when you need, they will show you the PAW 🐾.

They will not have a clue, oher than the commonly trained 'sit'.

Whats the solution?

Less means more.

Give them less freedom and train the behaviours you want during this time. You will then get more listening, engagement and learning. This approach is so much more effective and makes getting freedom an actual powerful positive reinforcement tool (Premack principle).

Imagine trying to remove the garden freedom, soft couch jump play and/or running around the house. It would be like you staying in every night having experienced a social life in your teens. Tantrums and refusal incoming!!

So getting a new puppy?
Get the basics set in motion.

Sleep area used when you decide. This helps them get sleep/rest and build a habit for being left alone. If they take themselves to sleep/rest that is ok. But they need to be happy settling/resting when you need them to.

Introduce the collar, harness and lead early on. You can then let them in the garden but on a lead.

Start on 'eye contact' and close play activities.

Start Recall games such as 'follow me', 'reflex to name'.

So many things to do.

If you've got or getting a new puppy. I'm jealous.

But I can get my puppy fix helping you.
😁🐾

01/03/2026

Puppy Classes

Sometimes they are full of 'tricks'.
Which are great for fun engagement and bonding.

But the practical everyday behaviours that matter most for owners are....

Coming back when called.
Walking on a lead without constant pulling.
Not jumping all over people.

Join me and only 3 pups in March to focus on these behaviours.
No lead yanking!
No slip leads!
No figure of 8 nose leads!

You and your dog
A harness
A 3mtr lead
Some good quality treats
A favourite toy

Semi - private training
Sundays
12noon
Leigh on sea.

Send me a message.

28/02/2026

A beauty

Six-year-old Poko is a truly special girl. With her calm presence and soulful eyes, she carries herself like the gentle giant she is. She’s been wonderfully friendly with everyone she’s met at the shelter, greeting people with quiet sweetness and a warmth that makes you feel instantly chosen.

Poko could live with children aged 10+. She’d prefer to be the only dog in the home but would benefit from gentle socialisation with dogs out and about. She hasn’t been cat tested and we don’t have any history of her living with cats, but for the right home – and with sensible introductions – we’d be happy to explore this.

She takes grooming sessions like a champ, standing patiently and proving what a good-natured girl she is. Toys aren’t really her thing – she’d much rather swap playtime for tasty treats and cosy cuddles. A true foodie at heart, nothing wins her over faster than a snack and a good behind-the-ear scratch (her absolute favourite!).

She’s coped fairly well being left alone at the shelter, though it’s hard to predict how she’ll adjust in a home. What we do know is that she bonds beautifully with her people and thrives on affection.

If you’re looking for a devoted companion with a gentle temperament and a love of life’s simple pleasures – treats, ear scratches and quality time – Poko might just be your perfect match!

Email 👉 [email protected] 👈 to apply or find out more.

To see all our pets seeking homes, visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk

22/02/2026

Superfantastic effort from owner and pup 🐶 ❤️

1st session after the initial consultation with specific advice.

Focus
Loose lead
Recall
Heel

All because this will help both make walks fun interesting and safe.

It's how I train.

Keep it real and useful.

Great calm venue
Thanks

24/01/2026

Fantastic week.

Back walking these 4paws.

All so cute.

21/01/2026

Lovely wee chap.

Loves his walks and running.

Tries to get the squirrels but fails everytime, thankfully.