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Abi's Pawfect Pals' BLOG
From the first message ... to now ...
Help! There isn't much of a relationship between my daughter and Barney, they tend to avoid one another!
Over a series of sessions I have been working with Mum, Dad, Daughter and Barney to build their relationship. We have tackled a number of useful, household obedience skills with everyone involved in the positive reinforcement training and rewards. Alongside this I have introduced the family to a whole host of enrichment games and activities that they can enjoy with their dog. Add to this learning about canine body language and communication in a child-friendly way.
And the result? A smiling little girl and her new buddy with a wagging tail. There's still work to do, but the relationship between them now is evident to see and the whole family enjoys our sessions!
We want to offer Animal Assisted Interventions to some of our secondary school pupils - would you be interested?
I am so excited to be working with Q3 Academy, Langley to offer pupils the opportunity to interact with and learn about dogs. This is a very forward-thinking approach from the school to support those who may find it challenging to transition from home to school at the start of the week, or those who have difficult circumstances in their home or personal life.
Despite his advancing years, Parker (pictured with me) gets excited as soon as he gets out of the van and realises where he is! Willow also loves meeting the young people too whether we are walking in the fresh air or playing games in the classroom. Mondays are our favourite day of the week!
We want to be prepared for first aid emergencies with our pets and the animals we work with ... can you teach us?
This group of pet owners and pet professionals (dog walkers and dog trainers) threw themselves into theory and practical learning during their half-day Pet First Aid course. They relished opportunities to get hands-on to practise CPR on CasPeR and bandaging on Coco and Bruno plus were eager to have their questions answered in a friendly, supportive environment. They all absolutely smashed their assessment, meaning that they attained a VTQ Level 2 qualification, CPD certified by ProTrainings.uk. Most importantly, they now feel more prepared to be able to act confidently and calmly in those critical, early minutes of an emergency.
We are adopting and have two dogs ... can you help with some training to get them ready to introduce young children to the home.
Louise found my details via the Kids Around Dogs® website. Over a series of sessions we looked at preparing the house physically to ensure that the dogs could easily be managed around the new arrivals. Rudi and Dolly now have a routine of settling in the kitchen when required and, after gradual modification, have a more flexible feeding and walking routine.
The dogs loved being introduced to a range of enrichment games and activities whilst the parents-to-be learnt invaluable information about canine body language to help to keep all members of their growing family safe and happy.
I'm thrilled to share that Rudi and Dolly's new human brother and sister have now moved in and everyone is getting along fabulously!
Will you lead a workshop for Evesham Dog Training Club?
I was thrilled to be invited to lead Kids and K9's workshops at the Evesham Dog Training Club field at Ellenden Farm Shop during July, August, October and December 2025. I have worked with groups of fabulous dogs and their young owners to help them to understand how to train their dog successfully using positive reinforcement. We tackled fun obedience skills, made and tried out some simple enrichment games for the dogs and learnt a little about canine body language and dog care. As you can see, everyone who came along went home chuffed with their achievements, proudly showing off their certificates and rosettes.
Look out for details of our next Kids & K9's workshops during 2026.
I really need help with my son who is 12 years old and terrified of dogs ... he will no longer go for walks at home or to the park.
Using the Kids Around Dogs® protocol, I began working with Jack via Zoom to teach him about dog body language and how to tackle situations with dogs that made him uncomfortable or fearful. Over 7 online sessions he realised that 'Knowledge is Power" and, with the support of his mum, tackled weekly challenges to help him change the way he thinks about dogs. Having been introduced to my dogs online the next stage was to actually meet them - a huge step outside of his comfort zone, which Jack totally embraced. The progress that he made over 3 in-person sessions to be able to fuss, walk on a lead, play with and give treats to Cleo, Parker and Willow has just been astounding. We even walked around the park, surrounded by other dogs! I am SO proud of him and am honoured to have been part of his journey to overcome his fears.
Dog Fest are looking for someone to lead the live classes for children at Ragley Hall ... are you interested?
This telephone call came in the very early days of Abi's Pawfect Pals and whilst it was undoubtedly nerve-wracking to be invited to teach at such a huge event, it was also incredibly exciting!
I was absolutely buzzing throughout the two days of Dog Fest, leading the four Kids & K9's session in the Live Classes ring, complete with a headset microphone! During my sessions I worked with some amazing children and their wonderful dogs. They learnt a new, useful trick and explored some fun enrichment games with their four-legged friend.
Smiles and waggy tails all around. I loved every second of the whole weekend ... and am hoping to do it all again in 2026!
We would love you to come and talk to our Year 6 pupils about Dog Agility!
It was great to share my passion for agility with a group of 55, Year 6 pupils who were a very attentive audience for my presentation. They were fascinated by how Parker and Willow have trained to learn all of the skills they need and they loved seeing their huge collection of rosettes and trophies! There were lots of insightful questions to bring the classroom session to a close.
Everyone's favourite part of the afternoon though was a live, outdoor demonstration followed by a chance to meet the dogs. Parker couldn't believe his luck to have so many young ladies stroking him!
We have a Scottie who has territory issues with our neighbours. Is this something you can help with?
I worked with Rory and his sister, Peggy and their family to build up their basic household obedience skills. Alongside this we worked on offering Rory other fun, enriching activities to keep his brain occupied - rather than always being on patrol in the garden! They now absolutely love playing with their dog puzzle toys, which also keep Peggy challenged as she is a very clever little lady!
Will you pet sit for us so that we can spend time with friends before Christmas?
I had a fantastic day with Django! As a majestic Leonberger there's a lot of dog (!) but he's the gentlest giant and was a chilled companion around the house and on his long walk. He definitely attracted attention when we were out and about! His owner's feedback form said, "Django had a great time hanging out with Abi. It was so reassuring to know he was in safe hands and happy."
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