The PAWSitive Woof Pack
BB3, Darwen
(5)
BB3, Darwen
(5)
The PAWSitive Woof Pack consists of husband and wife team: Adam focusses on providing enriching dog walking experiences (both pack and solo walks) whilst Lu is our resident canine behaviourist and trainer (though, you may well catch her on some dog walks too, as she just can't help herself!
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5 customer reviews
Nichola
Dog Training
Very informative. Lu very helpful, kept us informed. We have tried some of her tips - they have worked well for our puppy.
Mary-Clare Lucas
Dog Walking
Lu was great,and loved Jenny,who was quite happy to go for a walk from her own front door,rather than be driven to a location and both Lu and Jenny felt secure enough to trust her off lead at first meeting ,using lots of pent up energy doing zoomies up and down a field ,so she had a very useful combination of both lead discipline & free running ,Lu is also very happy to train Jenny and me to walk with my mobility scooter,once I've become a safe driver ,which for me could take some to hone my scooter driving skills.!!!
Reply from The PAWSitive Woof Pack
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. It was a genuine pleasure walking with Jenny - I look forward to lots more zoomies!
Debs & Connie
Lu has been working with us to resolve my XL Bullies lead pulling. She has been so patient when i struggled to understand what drills to do and she has really given me the confidence that I can do this. I cannot thank you enough, you've bene so kind. More...
Reply from The PAWSitive Woof Pack
Thanks so much Debs - you've come so far! Keep up the good work and Connie will be the perfect canine companion. Well done.
Dave
My dog Daisy was really reactive with other dogs, barking every time we were out. it got to the point where I was only walking here at 10pm at night to avoid other people.
I contacted Lu after another trainer told us just to spray Daisy with lemon water every time she barked. Lu was amazing. She took the time to ask so many questions about Daisy, to find out about her, and work out why she started barking. She then showed us how to give her more confidence on the lead and now she's only barking when a dog appears suddenly. The improvement has been huge in just two sessions. I cannot thank you enough. I've got my dog back now!
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Reply from The PAWSitive Woof Pack
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review Dave. It means a lot. I am so glad you and Daisy are doing well - I love your updates. Keep up the good work, you really do have this :)
Louise-Amy Etchells
Lu has walked my dog for 6 months and the change in him is astounding. He used to pull me out the front door and then drag me to the woods until I let him off.
Now, he waits patiently and is much better behaved. He adores walking with Lu and I am so grateful!
Saffie and Rosco
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Reply from The PAWSitive Woof Pack
This was a genuine review left by a client, which we have uploaded to BARK. Review was originally left in June 2022.
What do you love most about your job?
The best bit about this job is making a genuine difference. Taking a dog who is reactive and who the owners dread walking, working with them to instill calm, confident leadership and seeing that dog relax as the handler takes charge is absolutely beautiful and never gets old.
I'm passionate about keeping dogs out of shelters and off the euthanasia table, so doing anything that makes dog ownership what it's meant to be - fun, exciting and rewarding - contributes to that.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I've been self-employed since 2008 when I was made redundant. Due to childcare requirements I set up a virtual business, as I was needed at home. However, now the kids are older, I have a lot more freedome.
As a family, we have four dogs, so they've always been a massive passion of mine. After contracting Covid in late 2021 I decided to make some major changes to my life - I didn't want to be sat around behind a desk doing work that didn't inspire me or really make any differnce to anyone's life. After a lot of discussion and soul-searching, I realised that dogs should be my main focus.
Since then, I've set up The PAWSitive Woof Pack, started my dog training studies and the rest is history :)
Why should our clients choose you?
It's really important that anyone who is handing the safety of their dog over to a professional dog walker or trainer feels entirely confident and happy with the person they've chosen. That's why I think it's vital you arrange a face to face meeting with anyone you're considering hiring for the job.
Here at The PAWSitive Woof Pack we offer a completely free, no obligation meet and greet. This gives us a chance to meet you, discuss your dog's needs, and do a brief informal assessment on your dog prior to commencing work.
As to why me, specifically? Other than being dotty about dogs, I'm very knowledgable about specific breeds, learning styles, and different training methods. I'm a balanced trainer with experience of working with a variety of dogs and situations.
I also volunteer for Dogs4Rescue as a dog walker, working specifically with their more reactive dogs including previous street dogs.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I'm happy to discuss the possibillity of online/remote sessions on a case by case basis. There are some situations that can be discussed and advised on without the need for physical intervention; however, with dog training, this can obviously difficult to achieve.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I am happy to accomodate client needs and will wear a face mask if required. Please just let me know.
Dog walking - 30 minutes
Perfect for puppies who can't go too far and OAPs who are happy to have a gentle stroll and sniff.
We only offer these walks as solo walks, or same household pack walks (maximum 4 dogs from the same family).
Dog Walk - 1 hour
Available to both solo dogs or multiple dogs from the same household.
Dog Walk - 2 hours
For dogs who need a little more exercise.
We offer this as a solo walk or for multiple dogs from the same household.
Group Walks - 1 hour
Group walks are by invitation only, following assessment of each dog's temperament.
One-to-One Dog Training (Specific Issue)
We work with you and your dog to work on any issues you feel need resolving.
These can include:
* Lead pulling
* Lack of lead discipline
* Barking
* Resource guarding
* Jumping up
* Reactivity
* Anxiety
Our sessions tend to be 1 hour in length and will include discussion about the causes of your dog's issue as well as demonstrations and drills on how to work with them to resolve it.
You will be given homework ;)
Please get in touch if you would like to find out more or arrange an initial consultation and assessment.
01254 377384
