Dog walking group in Charlton Kings

Dog walking group in Charlton Kings

Friendly and local walk hosted by the MERRYFELLOW Dog walking group in Charlton Kings Social Paws was proud to support the Merryfellow monthly dog walking group, around Charlton Kings. Today we saw the launch of this popular event, offering an opportunity for dogs and...

Silence is not always golden

Just because a dog ISN’T lunging or barking it doesn’t mean to say that they are not scared, anxious or unhappy In my experience of working many years with anxious dogs online and in person with Cheltenham dog owners I’ve seen many dogs who have...

Why enrichment is important for dogs

Enrichment is ESSENTIAL to helping promote the wellbeing of your dog ***Keep boredom at bay and help reduce destructive type behaviours*** Enrichment encourages an animal’s natural behaviours, providing different experiences for their senses. It’s...
Seeking consent and how to approach dogs

Seeking consent and how to approach dogs

Dogs can show fear in different ways – ALWAYS get consent BEFORE you touch or approach a dog Just because a dog looks friendly, is walking calmly or appears stress free, it does not always mean it is happy to be touched. Dogs communicate very subtle body...

Reasons why your dog may pull on the lead

COMMON MYTH: My dog does pulls on it’s lead because he’s dominant REALITY: The concept of “dominance” is still being used incorrectly to explain inappropriate behaviour in dogs. This is because dominance actually describes a social relationship...