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• 1:1 Puppy & Adult training. • Training classes • Solo & Group walks
• Exposure walks for anxious and reactive dogs

05/08/2026

A lesson I learned earlier this year which I'll happily share in the hopes that even just 1 person learns it quicker and therefore benefits quicker..

Stop caring what others think.

They don't matter. Unless it's your family or your mentor/trainer- they're just a distraction. They won't have taken the time to learn about you or your dog as the individuals you both are.

My fear around other people's opinions and the fear of people misunderstanding or misinterpreting me held me back for YEARS. It doesn't any longer and I'm so grateful. When I learned, no thanks to some negative people that it doesn't matter what you say or do some people choose ignorance because it better suits their agenda it got so much easier. The bonus is because I wouldn't go to them for advice on how to feed a goldfish I became so free.

Free to wear the shorts I felt insecure in. Free to learn things and look a dork whilst doing so because idgaf about appearances I care about energy and mine is fabulous. Most importantly-

Free to be unapologetically myself knowing that is enough.

So my parting advice and words would be-

Stop caring about what others think of you and start caring what YOU think of you and you'll have a much better time.

And here's Larry and Daisy exceeding all expectations and hopes because their owners are hard workers.









04/08/2026

It's not always fancy but it's always great.

Today I took Pippi down B&Q and the staff where honestly fantastic. One thing Pippis family are struggling with is unsolicited touching and stroking of their family dog. Madness that people see a GSD and without even thinking of asking touch her 🫣.

That's not been going great for anyone involved so today we worked around the outside and inside of B&Q.

If you didn't already know B&Q Torquay is dog friendly and their staff are incredibly respectful.

Thanks to everyone we saw today who approached and asked and accepted gracefully when told No- they couldn't touch her.







Now that these have been left, where shall I leave the next 3? Brixham or Totnes?
31/07/2026

Now that these have been left, where shall I leave the next 3? Brixham or Totnes?

At 10:30pm I will start leaving these gifts out for my dedicated and tired late night dog walkers. The clues will be in ...
31/07/2026

At 10:30pm I will start leaving these gifts out for my dedicated and tired late night dog walkers.

The clues will be in the comments! On the original post of my page Lead the way

Can't wait to see who finds them!

There is x2 400g salmon paté to find separately and the whopping
x1 800g salmon paté
X1 400g lamb paté
X1 giant rabbit skin (natural anti wormer)

Happy hunting!






30/07/2026

The Connected Canine Course is open for bookings again starting September.

I've had so many messages asking for help from owners with their dogs that are struggling with :

• Being over/ under socialised
• "Selective" recall
• Pulling on lead
• Lacking engagement
• Low confidence
• No impulse control
• Poor social skills
• Low motivation
• No threshold manners/skills

If this sounds like you, please feel free to get in touch for further information on how to turn this around. You don't need to suffer in silence or hide behind cars. We are here to help.

Not only will you be introduced to a wonderful group of likeminded individuals you'll get weekly support and homework plus my free Responsible owners guide which covers marker words, crate training, play development and the importance of a well balanced diet and more.

Limited availability as we have two spaces already gone before this advert goes live.




I will be going down Torquay seafront and harbour this evening leaving some more gifts for Dog lovers. Will anybody on h...
30/07/2026

I will be going down Torquay seafront and harbour this evening leaving some more gifts for Dog lovers.

Will anybody on here like a clue in advance of where they will be? 😉

As a way to spread some joy to my fellow dog lovers I've left 3 gifts down Paignton seafront.One is close to the entranc...
29/07/2026

As a way to spread some joy to my fellow dog lovers I've left 3 gifts down Paignton seafront.

One is close to the entrance to the pier and a gorilla is keeping guard

The other is in parkfield waiting on a bench.

HAPPY HUNTING!

29/07/2026

Another week of early starts due to the heat.

Thankfully I have incredibly understanding and sensible clients that- just get it. Safety is so important around heat.

This weeks focus is progress- I'm focusing on the progress I as a handler have made. When your life's a tad volatile it's really important to focus on that which helps. It's always been dogs for me. If I can get out in nature with an animal- preferably a dog.

Please don't focus too heavily on what other dogs or owners are doing, they will have made a lot of mistakes to get to where they are now and will have learned plenty along the way- as will you.

Very proud of my ladies this week but also the boys! What a beautiful way to spend the day.




25/07/2026

It’s the socks for me! 🧦 Hands up if you can spot who has the funny socks on? You can never go wrong with a good joke sock—consider me officially an old woman! 😅

Beyond the footwear, this morning’s pre-breakfast Structured Exposure Class was absolutely incredible. I am so proud of our dedicated owners who started their day at 5:00 AM to get out to the field. Your dogs appreciate that effort so much!

We welcomed some new faces today, and everyone did brilliantly. I love seeing our community grow into such a warm, friendly, and accepting environment.

Our classes are built on a completely non-biased, judgment-free attitude. We pride ourselves on tool inclusivity, ensuring every owner and dog gets the individual support they need without fear of criticism or cruelty.

We always listen to our clients, so because you asked for it, we are officially adding a Thursday evening class to the schedule! 🗓️

This week, we built solid foundations for some and proofed behaviors for others.

Looking ahead, in a couple of weeks, we will be hosting our Urban Class on a Saturday morning at 8:00 AM!

This is where the magic happens. We proof behaviors in a lower-distraction environment first, ensuring your dog is fully prepared before we transition into busy, lively spaces.

Thank you all for your amazing dedication today! 🐾


A shot from our Connected Canine course.JJ 👩 and Brenda (the Rottweiler adolescent) where so much fun to have and work w...
24/07/2026

A shot from our Connected Canine course.

JJ 👩 and Brenda (the Rottweiler adolescent) where so much fun to have and work with.

On this particular evening we had some serious exercises then we also had some novelty items for both fun and practical reasons.

Sunglasses, hats and all sorts can spook certain dogs.

That was a fantastic addition to class thank you Emma.

The passive and active exposure combined with the fun that it brought was a really nice experience to be a part of.

Far too often the entire focus is on only the dog. The person at the end of the lead also matters.

Their learning is just as vital as the dogs and sometimes you need to think outside of the box to create a learning space that's warm, fun and informative to all.





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