Mindful Mutts Training

29/10/2026

If you’ve nodded along to anything I’ve said here, then this is for you.

I created Paws & Refocus because I keep meeting owners who feel stuck with the beginning. How to get started? Which bit is the most important… don’t worry I hear ya, that was me too!

While your dogs with me, they’ll have woodland walks, training sessions, time to switch off, time to just be a dog and we’ll work on the schedule that works for you.

You won’t ever be left wondering what happens why they were away. Everything we do is shared with you, so you go home with a plan that works for you.

Comment REFOCUS to find out more & get a discovery call booked in today!

17/10/2026

Asking for space, stepping in the way or telling someone they can’t stroke your dog is perfectly acceptable.

This is your reminder that you don’t owe anyone access to your dog, yes that’s right, even the pushy person who tells you “but all dogs love me”

Your dog relies on you to help them when they’re uncomfortable.

You can still be polite with a boundary, you can still be friendly and say no.

You’re not being difficult, you’re being your dogs advocate?

Can you relate to these feelings? Share your experience in the comments ⬇️

08/10/2026

I don’t want you to have a perfect dog, I want you to have the support to make the real world with your dog a bit easier.

I’m not here to give you a long list of things your dog should be doing. I’m here to help you understand your dog, build the right foundations & work out how it all fits in your actual life.

Because let’s be honest, dog training doesn’t just happen in a field with a bag of treats.

You don’t have to figure it all out by yourself, come join the Mindful Mutts Community, where you can walk with people who just get it, celebrate the wins, have a moan about the hard days & more often than not share a brew and biscuits along the way.

New from December 2026, I’ll be offering more everyday support, walking & training coupled in one for the days when you just don’t think you can!

There’s no judgement and absolutely no expectation for your dog to be perfect. Just practical, partnership led support for life with your dog 🐶

Sounds like what you’re looking for, drop me a DM and let’s chat.

06/10/2026

Four ways to spend more time with dogs (& some other humans I guess) this October! 🎃

As the darker nights draw in quicker, what a better time to expand your community with walks, chaos and a few brews along the way.

If you want to know more, drop me a message today!

30/09/2026

Six Months of Mindful Mutts 🐾

Social media can make running a business look pretty polished, can’t it? Let me tell you it’s not always, especially when you can be as chaotic as me.

Lovely dogs. Beautiful walks. Friendships over our dogs. Exciting workshops. Smart little updates. There’s loads of this, and I genuinely love what I’m slowly building.

There’s also imposter syndrome, the 10pm ideas at my laptop, the comparison. The planning a walk and forgetting the location. Trying to fit the business around my day job, questioning whether I’ve given the right advice. Hyperfocussing to the point where I have enough content for a month, then questioning why can’t I just function like a normal human being.

I’m learning still. Every. Single. Day.

About dogs, people, business, boundaries and most importantly myself. I don’t need to know everything, that progress might not look like I expect it to and that caring so deeply is my biggest strength and occasionally my absolute downfall.

I’ve got a bloody fabulous village around me, and it really does take a village.

To the people who trust me with their dogs, let me experiment on workshops, listen to my unhinged voice notes, who check in when I’m 5 minutes late and those who remind me I’m doing alright when my brain tells me otherwise… thank you.

I don’t know where Mindful Mutts will be in another 6 months time, but I do know I’m incredibly proud of what I’ve built so far.

So if you’re here for the whimsy, don’t worry there’s plenty of that, the dog training stuff or me just being honest, welcome.

Oh & the stickers were so so worth it 🐾

27/09/2026

What a fab afternoon spent with dedicated owners.

We started off with seeing what the owners could do, could they check eyes, ears, legs & tails. Slowly, we then started to up the weird by adding strangers, pace & objects to see what we could find out.

Each of the dogs got to level up at their own pace, why we discussed how to restraint a dog, where obedience would come in useful and how we’d use a focus anchor to help with some of the trickier bits.

These owner & dog teams now have some little bits to sharpen and work on together to continue their journey and I’m excited where they get to next 🐾

Think this workshop would be good for you? DM me or use the link in the bio ✉️

19/09/2026

Alfie is ready for his new home. He’s such a fun dog once you give him time to settle. His training will need to continue, but we’re happy to support.

If you’re interesting in adopting him, please let Exploring K9's or me know!

Alfie is ready for his forever home! 🐾

He is a 4 year old Dachshund cross with a big personality. He's looking for a patient, understanding home that will continue his training and help him build on the great progress he's already made.

He gets along well with other dogs, although he can be a little cheeky at times! Around new people he can be shy, and he is sensitive to certain noises, so he'll need someone willing to support him as he continues to grow in confidence.

Despite these challenges, he is incredibly resilient and has already come such a long way. Once he knows and trusts you, his true personality shines through. He's affectionate, playful and full of fun. With the right person by his side, he'll make a wonderfully loyal and loving companion.

If you're interested in meeting him please DM me 📨

15/09/2026

Confidence isn’t about having a dog who can do it all, it’s about helping your dog to feel safe enough to even try.

When Exploring K9's & I first had the idea of a collab, we wanted to build an experience creating positive experiences, building trust and giving space to learn at your own pace.

Watching the dogs figure it out, understand the ask and handle the stress of it, was pretty epic.

There’s no pressure to be perfect, no rushing. Just supportive guidance, a lot of fun and lots of opportunities for success. The best bit, the dogs achieving more than the owners thought they would…

Confidence isn’t built in a big moment, it’s the little reps and 1% wins to help your dog feel more capable in the world.

A massive thank you to all the humans and dogs who joined us on the day 🐾

What would your dog benefit from feeling a little more confident in?

05/09/2026

Otis is 5 ✨

What a wild ride it’s been, and continues to be. A 5th birthday full of workshops & walks with friends.

Happy birthday to the dog who inspired Mindful Mutts and is genuinely fickle enough to trade me for a piece of cheese 🧀

02/09/2026

WANTED!

I’m currently working through the Canine Hoopers UK Level 1 instructor course and would like some willing people to take part in some fortnightly classes so I can get some videos and photos for my assessment.

I’ll be looking at running them through November, December & January with a small cost associated to cover the hall and some snacks 🐾🫶🏼