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Using positive reinforcement behaviour training methods, I am here to help you and your dog have the best life together possible. This starts with having a trusting relationship where the respect and knowledge of each other works both ways.
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13 customer reviews
Jackir
Laura has recently started to look after our pets and as other reviews state, she goes above and beyond in her care for all of our pets. She spends a lot of time getting to know them and their owners equally. She meets all of our pet needs and gives us peace of mind. I would highly recommend Laura to everyone who needs their pets looking after.😊😇 More...
Pam moore
Laura was recommended to me after my dogsitter moved house. She is a lovely lady and she took the time to get to know Locky my 28 month old chow chow and myself. Understanding the needs of my dog and myself. Locky took to her from the moment of her first visit. She started by dog walking incorporating some training on road sense which had greatly improved him. She had also spent time overnight dog sitting. She had also done some training in the house to stop him jumping up.She is professional, friendly honest and reliable. Locky loves her and I have no qualms in recommending her. More...
Sarah
Laura is amazing, we 100% recommended her and wouldn't want anyone else to look after our dog.
Laura was recommended to us, she spent ages going to know our dog before she walked him and he could do no wrong in her eyes even though we know he's a boisterous puppy.
The way she interacts with him is amazing and even though we sometimes ask for last minute dog walks she always does her best to accommodate.
I can't recommend Laura highly enough, 5 stars from us.
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Louise
Laura has taken over walking &caring for 2 Romanian dogs I have been looking after for 3 years due to my family relocating to Scotland end of Nov 2021. Laura is so patient with them, one has Cancer , they have so much fun every day &she takes them their fave place in the car so dotty doesn't have far to walk&can use her energy enjoying herself when out &can take her home if she gets tired. . She sends myself&the dogs Owners pics&videos daily. &has been great in finding &recommending foods that dotty will likes as she's on /off her food.. Highly recommend, a true genuine Dog Lover &rare find .. I've also recommended Laura to my other Clienrs who have meet her &are using her services.. x More...
Nikki Twambley
Laura takes such good care of our 2 rescue dogs. She is so patient and caring. I completely trust her with them, she loves them almost as much as we do!
Chlo
Amazing dog walker, been fantastic with the dogs! one is very ill and laura has been going above and beyond to make sure she is happy and settled! would recommended her to everybody! More...
Carol Jones
Had issues with border collies from rescue center mum Molly and son Zac Molly is aggressive with other dogs and Zac is submissive. I cannot thank Laura enough for her help and expertise in helping me go forward and to understand their behaviour her patience and knowledge is amazing. Carol Jones owner More...
Sarah Lightbown
I couldn't be happier with the care and love my dog receives from Laura at Steppets. Would highly recommend. I have peace of mind when I can't be with him knowing he is in safe hands
John Faulkner
Dog Walking
A really professional and friendly person. Laura is great with our dog, and nothing is too much for her to take a little extra care to ensure Frankie is well looked after.
Reply from Step Pets
Hi John! Thanks again for such a kind review. Walking Frankie is such a great start to my day! I'm not sure if bark has prompted you to leave another review, but i just wanted to reassure you they have been received! Just so you don't feel the need to keep taking time out of your day :)
Natalie Millard
Just wanted to comment on this to say how amazing Laura is. My Labrador Puppy had her first training session with Laura last week and then has now started dog walking sessions with her and Lillie absolutely loves Laura. I’ve had lots of ‘pup dates’ whilst out at work so I didn’t have to worry at all. Laura is amazing with her and I can already see positive little changes in my pup from Laura’s work. Thank you so much Laura, cannot recommend you enough 🥰🐶 More...
Reply from Step Pets
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I loved our puppy training session with Lillie :) so happy that you have decided to use me for the step pets walking services too. It's a joy to watch her growing up!
John Faulkner
Dog Walking
A very well presented and professional girl. We are very pleased with our selection. She has a wonderful approach and relationship to our dog. Thank you
John Faulkner
Dog Walking
Laura is very professional and has a really good attitude with our dog. We are very happy with Laura
Reply from Step Pets
Hello John, thank you for your kind feedback. It has been a pleasure meeting you and your family. Frankie is lovely to walk, i look forward to seeing her every morning!
Karen Makinson
Dog Training
We had adopted two Romanian rescue dogs, who both had major, but different issues. Initially, they were the best of friends but after a while, one started becoming aggressive to the other resulting in a serious fight requiring vet treatment. We had previously tried another trainer for basic training but we were making very little progress. We contacted Laura to see if she could help us. Quite simply, she has made astonishing progress with the dogs in a short space of time. This has eased our lives immensely. Initially, the dogs were timid, would not leave the house and reacted with utter fear to collars, leads and harnesses. They understood no English words or basic commands. Now, they have grown in confidence, have no issues with leads or harnesses, and actively look forward to two longish walks a day. One has even learnt some basic tricks. As a side to training them separately at first, and then, after some time, together, the dog that showed the aggression is also improving and is much calmer. We are now able to have them both in the same room. Our life has improved, and the dogs are beginning to relax and enjoy life. We cannot thank Laura enough and would recommend her with confidence. More...
Reply from Step Pets
Thank You so much for this review Karen. I really appreciate the time you have taken to go into detail. It is a pleasure to work with your family. The progress has been amazing and it could not have been done without your amazing consistency and involvement. It is so beautiful to see everyone working together to create such happy dogs.
What do you love most about your job?
Helping owners to create a trusting relationships with their pets, allowing them to have the best pet owning experience possible. Animals bring so much happiness to our lives, and they deserve owners like you and people like me who want the best for them too. I love seeing owners joy and pride when their pets learn to notice what they're asking of them and act accordingly. I also love watching the bond grow throughout the process- knowing that i'm helping to facilitate that life-long relationship.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I actually left my doctorate programme in psychology to pursue this career so it is by no means something to just pass the time with.
I have had a passion for working with animals for years and have finally decided that I want to do a job that I love every day. I have seen the effect animals can have on our lives and our health and loved the idea of continuing to work with people and animals at the same time.
Why should our clients choose you?
I'm not just an animal person. To me, dog training is as much about working with people as it is about working with animals. Unless you are taking a dog into a training camp- this is a combined effort that relies on consistency. Thanks to my extensive experience working with people, including vulnerable people with mental health issues- I am very empathetic to peoples needs and non-judgemental of the circumstances people find themselves in.
Most importantly I always strive to learn, improve and develop. I treat dogs as if they where my own and their safety is my upmost concern.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I am well versed in using online services such as zoom and can do so if required. I can also prepare training timetables and am happy for us to video work with your dog for you to reflect back on if you wish to start face to face and then move online.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I will ask customers if they have had recent symptoms. If I have any reason to believe I have been in contact with someone who has coronavirus I will contact my clients to rearrange their upcoming appts and follow government guidelines
I completely understand that some issues are particularly present in the home. For that reason I am happy to continue home visits (due to gov.uk explaining this is allowed if working from home is not reasonable for the service). I will social distance, wash my hands regularly and have sanitiser to hand, use a face covering (we will establish first if this is safe in relation to issues around dog aggression). I have worked in health care environments previously and am well versed in infection control.
Dog training
Dog Obedience (Pulling, chewing, barking etc)
Trick training (have successfully achieved left paw, right paw, back up, hide, roll over, speak [whisper and shout], hoop jumps, sit pretty, high 5 and high 10, spin etc, limp, identifying toys by name etc).
Lower levels of 'aggression' (Barking, Lunging, growling, defensive body language, mild-moderate food and toy guarding)
I am personally comfortable to meet dogs that appear to gave higher levels of aggression to offer an opinion- but at this time is not an area I have large amounts of experience in and would therefore redirect anyone who has genuine fears for the safety of others around their dog (e.g dog has bitten or has made a clear attempt to bite) to request a behaviourist referral immediately from their vet as the safest most effective route.
Dog walking
Personalised service tailored to the needs of you and your dog. I'm a strong believer of a dog walk being the dogs walk. I am happy to take you pooch to their favourite spot, give them a big hike, take them for a drive, a walk around the block, whatever it may be that your pooch needs.
