Thaxted Pet Co.

09/11/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who’s sent in photos so far. We’ve had so many lovely entries! 🥰

Some categories have been particularly popular, so we’d especially love to see a few more entries for:

🐶 Cheekiest Dog / Caught in the Act
🐱 Daftest Cat

There’s still time to get your photos in! Entries close next Monday, 16th November, and winners will be contacted shortly afterwards.

Thanks again for getting involved!

08/11/2026

The bump is really bumping now…🤰

I might be a little bigger and moving a little slower, but I’m still very much here and offering services!

I’ve put group classes and events on pause until the spring, but I’ll continue offering 1-1 training sessions for the rest of the year.

Availability is limited as I’m trying to fit everyone in before maternity leave, so if there’s something you’d like help with, a behaviour you’d like to work on, or you simply fancy a little refresher, do get in touch.

As always, thank you so much for your continued support. It really does mean the world to me 🌎

04/11/2026

🎆 BONFIRE NIGHT BUSY BOX 🐾

A simple enrichment activity to keep your dog busy and give them something positive to focus on this Bonfire Night.

What you’ll need:

📦 A cardboard box
📰 Scrunched-up paper or shredded paper
🧻 Empty toilet roll tubes
🧸 A few favourite dog toys
🦴 Some tasty treats or your dog’s usual kibble

How to make it:

Fill your box with the paper, scatter treats amongst it, pop in a few toys and cardboard tubes, and let your dog sniff, forage and explore to find all the goodies!

A few things to remember:
🐾 Always supervise your dog.
🐾 Remove anything they might chew or swallow.
🐾 Make it suitable for your individual dog and their chewing habits.

A little bit of enrichment can be a lovely distraction for dogs who enjoy these activities, but remember that a busy box isn’t a substitute for helping your dog feel safe and secure during fireworks.

Keep those curtains closed, put some background noise on and make sure they’ve got somewhere cosy to retreat to. ❤️

03/11/2026

We’ve had some lovely entries come through already! 🐾

There’s still time to get your photos in. Send your submissions to [email protected] by 16th November, making sure to include your chosen category.

You can enter multiple categories too, so we’d love to see as many of your gorgeous pets as possible! ❤️

🐾 THAXTED PETS CALENDAR COMPETITION 2027! 🐾

We’re doing things a little differently this year! Instead of our usual calendar, we’re inviting you to help us celebrate the wonderful pets of Thaxted with our very own category competition

With 12 categories to choose from, we want to see your photos of the cutest, cheekiest, happiest and most lovable pets in our local community. 🐶🐱

📸 HOW TO ENTER:

🐾 Email your photo to [email protected]

🐾 Tell us which category you’re entering.

🐾 Include a little sentence about why your pet deserves to win that category!

The winning pets will feature in our 2027 calendar, which will be available to purchase.

A percentage of the profits from calendar sales will go to John Webb’s Windmill, helping to support the ongoing restoration of this much loved local landmark.

Please share this post and help us get as many of Thaxted’s wonderful pets involved as possible!

We can’t wait to see your photos! 🐾🤍

26/10/2026

🐾 THAXTED PETS CALENDAR COMPETITION 2027! 🐾

We’re doing things a little differently this year! Instead of our usual calendar, we’re inviting you to help us celebrate the wonderful pets of Thaxted with our very own category competition

With 12 categories to choose from, we want to see your photos of the cutest, cheekiest, happiest and most lovable pets in our local community. 🐶🐱

📸 HOW TO ENTER:

🐾 Email your photo to [email protected]

🐾 Tell us which category you’re entering.

🐾 Include a little sentence about why your pet deserves to win that category!

The winning pets will feature in our 2027 calendar, which will be available to purchase.

A percentage of the profits from calendar sales will go to John Webb’s Windmill, helping to support the ongoing restoration of this much loved local landmark.

Please share this post and help us get as many of Thaxted’s wonderful pets involved as possible!

We can’t wait to see your photos! 🐾🤍

24/10/2026

Words like these mean so much 🤍

For me, Thaxted Pet Co has always been about more a business. It’s about building relationships, being someone people can rely on, and caring for both the pets and the people who love them.

Knowing that the little things can make a difference, not just to a dog but to their human too, is something really special. I feel so lucky to do a job I love, and reviews like this remind me exactly why I do it.

Thank you to everyone who trusts me with their pets and welcomes me into their lives. It means the world. 🌍

20/10/2026

Lots of lovely 1-1 sessions over the past couple of weeks, and how lovely it’s been! 🐾

It’s been great to catch up with existing clients and welcoming new ones, all working towards their goals and building on the progress they’ve already made.

A little reminder that my November diary is already starting to fill up, so if you’d like to book a session, pop me a message! I have limited availability, so it’s worth getting in touch sooner rather than later. ✨

08/10/2026

🐾 DOG BEHAVIOUR DECODED: Why do dogs kick their back legs?

You know that little “kick, kick, kick” your dog does? Often after they’ve had a wee or poo? 😂

There can actually be a few reasons behind it!

🐶 Scent marking

One of the most common reasons. Dogs have scent glands around their paws, and kicking can help spread their scent around the area. The visual scratching can also leave a message for other dogs: “I’ve been here!”

🧠 Communication

It can be part of normal social communication between dogs and is often completely harmless.

😬 Stress or anxiety

Sometimes repetitive or exaggerated kicking can be linked to emotional arousal, stress or anxiety. Context is important, so look at what else your dog is doing and what’s happening around them.

⚠️ Pain or neurological issues

If the behaviour is sudden, excessive, unusual for your dog or happening outside of their normal toileting routine, it’s worth getting it checked by your vet. Changes in movement or coordination can sometimes be associated with pain or neurological problems.

As with so much dog behaviour, context is key! One behaviour can have several different meanings depending on the individual dog and what’s happening around them.

So if your dog does their usual post-poo boot-scoot, there’s probably no need to worry 😂

But if something suddenly changes or feels out of character, don’t just assume it’s behavioural. Get it checked. 🐾