Mission

My Why

Due to a few incidents with other dogs, my first rescue became very reactive when out on walks. It was such a difficult thing to see my once bouncy boy suddenly barking and lunging when he saw a dog in the distance.

Eventually it got to the point that he could no longer go on his beloved group walks and it felt like I'd taken something special away from him.

Through diligent training, gentle exposure and care, I've been able to dramatically reduce his reactivity and it's almost non-existent now, but I still watch the horizon and manage interactions purely out of habit.

However, this got me thinking. How many other families are struggling to find someone who understands the challenge? So many adverts I see say "must be good with other dogs" or "group walks only", "must have good recall", "must be good off lead", and it's such a lonely and demoralising place to be on the other side of that. It often left me wondering "why can my dog not enjoy these experiences too?"

So I'm here to accept all dogs as they are: muzzled, reactive, nervous, on-leash or off-leash. I am your judgement free support for your four-pawed family member. I will work with you to establish what experiences your dog is comfortable with and together we will enrich their lives.

My Community

The community I have been building are all exceptional people who love dogs and advocate for their safety & wellbeing.

Huns & Hounds

We are a proud member of the Huns & Hounds Dog Walking Community Group!

Led by our lovely friend Lucy and her bodacious rommie rescue Bodie (short for Boadicea), Huns & Hounds organises group dog walks for the canine loving she's, he's, they's and non binary babes in and around Bristol.

H&H is for the nervous dogs, the dogs who pull, the dogs who bark or jump or roll in poo, the dogs who are angels and the dogs who just want some mates - because every dog deserves a friend.

Muzzle Friendly - Woof By Hollie

Although my dogs don't use it, I have muzzle trained them in case they ever need to be muzzled in future. Muzzled dogs are not bad dogs! You never know why some dogs need a muzzle. I am not afraid of a muzzle, and I will never judge any dog that needs one.

Our friends at Woof By Hollie, who designed this lovely image you see here, are strong advocates for safe tools and safe practice. Woof By Hollie also offer stickers, mugs & custom pet portraits!

Lucky's Legacy Rescue

Lucky's will forever hold a special place in our heart, having brought our Golden Girl to our home and many more of our lovable fosters.

Lucky's believe that the dogs in Romania who are suitable to be a pet, should have that chance. A chance to feel the love of being in a family, to adventure, to learn, to curl up in front of a cosy fire and to know they will always be safe.

And for those not suited to life as a pet? They want to ensure they never know the feeling of an untreated injury or an empty stomach. That they can live the remainder of their lives safe from cruelty and hunger.

Let’s Work Together

Get in touch so we can start working together.