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I am a dog trainer and behaviour consultant, my passion is K9 fitness and adventure activities. We are retailers of high quality dog equipment.

I am a qualified dog trainer and have a special interest in canine fitness. I am also a qualified canine and human first aider. I have been working dogs in harness, both in Ireland and abroad, for 15 years, and ran a sled dog rescue for 7 years. I believe in and only use scientifically proven positive training methods. The classes I run include general obedience, scentwork, canicross and other sled dog disciplines, as well as general dog fitness, such as core conditioning and body awareness. I also do one to one training and behaviour consultations in NW Ireland. I cover an area between Ballina and Dromore West for dog walking and daily visits. I also offer a wedding day service, if you would like your dog(s) to be part of your special day.

31/10/2026

Our first day on our journey to the World Championships is nearly done, sat on Irish Ferries to Holyhead after 190 miles of driving. Some medication collected from our wonderful vets, 2 new scooter wheels from Scanlon Cycles who always do such a great job with my bikes and scooter. I then met up with Team Ireland's team leader for the championship, she is flying out so I am bringing her bike to enable her to get around easier. She is also AnniePooh and thankfully furnished me with some soap and shampoo bars and deodorant as I'd forgotten my wash bag!!!! I dropped the non-travelling dogs off at where I know they will be well minded and have a blast. Last visit before the ferry was to walk the dogs but I'd forgotten about fireworks in Dublin on Halloween so not as long as I'd hoped. Irish Ferries Ulysses is my favourite ferry, the staff as always are really friendly and helpful.

29/10/2026

I've had so much support for our journey to the ICF world championships and so much interest, that I'm going to do a diary of our experience. Today was about a new radiator for William the van - my mechanic advised that relying on Radstop probably wasn't the best plan - dog food, new gas cannister for the cooker and the last of the going away washing! We leave on Saturday, and I think we're just about ready.
Unfortunately this week was meant to be about my last gym sessions but the flu that seems to be everywhere finally got me, 2 days in bed and no strength for the gym, but thanks to Fred at Hammer Fitness the hard work that's been put in all summer should see me through. I have a bodyweight plan for travelling to hopefully stop me seizing up. It also means though that Olli has only been out once on the scooter in the last week. Better to be like this this week, than next, so onwards and upwards.

27/10/2026

What can I say about Friday night? Absolutely blown away by the support, thank you sooooo much to everyone that came along, donated on line, donated a prize and helped on the night. Amazingly my ferry costs to the UK and to Holland have been completely covered and most of the diesel money. We had such a great night and I yet again feel very very lucky to be part of this amazing local community. A couple of training runs for Olli this week, and we set off for Poland at the weekend. THANK YOU 😊

21/10/2026

Just a reminder of our pub quiz this Friday in McNulty's, 8pm start but I'd suggest getting there early, big crowds are expected, with baby sitters being battled over 🤣 We have some great raffle and spot prizes thanks to lovely people and businesses, AnniePooh Grá Bistro Ella & Jo® The Ocean Sands Hotel Issie Somerville amongst others. Huge thanks to everyone.

09/10/2026

We're going to Poland to represent Ireland at the ICF world championships next month, we're currently in England training for it. So we're doing a bit of fun fundraising, a Pub Quiz at McNulty's pub in Enniscrone. Anyone local, come along, if you don't have a team we can find you one. 2 ferry journeys and lots and lots and lots of driving.

25/09/2026

Sweet 16. Happy 16th Birthday to Bear, such a great little dog and still pottering around enjoying life. Turkey for breakfast and will have sausages for dinner.

15/09/2026

Sometimes people will comment that they think it's cruel to make dogs pull us on the bike or scooter. Olli ran down to the beach off lead this morning and then, as you can see, was very excited to be going for a run with the scooter, he chose to hang around and not run off down the beach - not until he was attached anyway. He most definitely is not forced to do anything 🤣

09/09/2026

I have 2 spaces available this Sunday, 13th for Mantrailing near Sligo. All levels are welcome, we will have beginners and more experienced dogs and handlers working, so if you've never done it before but would like to see what this great activity is about, or you've worked with us or another trainer, please get in touch - 085 1054009, or message. We can't have too many teams, so once the spaces are gone, they're gone.

30/08/2026

We're busy training for the World championships in Poland un November and will be ramping up in September, so we decided to do a sponsored thing. I'm aiming for at least 250kms out of the designated distance with dogs and without
Local people - We're also holding a fun fundraising evening on 23rd October in Enniscrone, so keep an eye out for that, details will be shared soon.

01/07/2026

Whilst dog walkers in the UK and across the continent are cancelling walks and doing early morning drop ins, Irish walkers are layering up and throwing on a hat. Yes, I know the hat is inside out but the orange stands out really well against the foliage on a lane way walk, my jacket from Nordikota Print & Embroidery usually does but not with everywhere in full leaf. Isn't Mr H gorgeous, such a big softie.

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Sligo

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+353851054009

Website

http://tails-and-trails.org/

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