ABOUT GOODY 4 PAWS

WELCOME TO GOODY 4 PAWS

The ultimate in Dog Daycare. Keeping tails wagging since 2007

We provide a fun, safe stimulating environment for your four legged friend which is constantly supervised by only qualified professionals.

4000 sq ft play area to really stretch legs and imaginations. We are the only Daycare Centre in the U.K. to have FUNgility the unique play system from the U.S.A. which is created just for dogs. Your dog deserves so much more than childrens playground toys.

Safe rubber flooring and walls which make play safe for the joints of both puppies and seniors. NO slippy painted surfaces.

Family owned and operated by Carol, Karl and Tom Plumridge

It is our aim to provide a second home for your dog which is a welcoming place where they can feel safe and have fun in your absence. No need to ever feel guilty about leaving your pet.

Local Authority Licenced, with special provision to care for puppies from 12 weeks of age.

LET YOUR DOG SEE HOW MUCH FUN FUNgility CAN BE 

Hope to meet you and your best friend soon.

Dog Day Care

Dog Day Care provides an entertaining, stimulating environment for your dog. The thick rubber floor and walls are kind on joints(especially puppies and seniors) all ages can enjoy the days activities safely.
We have a quiet area for puppies and dogs who may need ‘time out’ for extra cuddles or a rest from play. Play and rest sessions are based on each dogs requirements, most dogs just love to play all day.  

Both indoor and outdoor areas consist of tunnels, jumps, balls and frisbies.
The health and welfare of your dog is of great importance to us. Dogs are weighed monthly(or weekly if on a weight loss programme) Record cards are kept for each dog with details of weight and any behavioural or training needs.

WHY DAYCARE
Daycare can solve lots of problems for owners of bored, destructive dogs or dogs with separation anxiety. The dogs learn how to behave around other dogs, they loose the desire to be destructive or stressed by the absence of their owners and soon become happier well socialised dogs.
At the end of the day the dogs are tired, content and ready to spend a peaceful evening at home after a tailwagging day at Goody 4 Paws.

Dog Behaviour Problems

Sometimes for many different reasons some dogs may need a little more help before they can attend a Group Training Class, others may have behavioural issues that are causing problems for their owners who then become stressed and unable to cope with their pets behaviour or it may be you need help with a smaller problem such as your dog coming back when called or stopping your dog pulling on lead and making ‘walkies’ unpleasant instead of fun for both of you.

Carol has many years’ experience helping dogs and owners to have a better understanding of each other’s needs.

All behaviour sessions are tailored to your dogs individual problem there is no need to worry about forgetting what was said during your Consultation, all sessions are backed up with a written report to help with your training at home, plus telephone back up whenever needed. All sessions use gentle, positive training methods, we want to build confidence rather than destroy it by using harsh training methods such as the use of check(choke) chains or physically pinning your dog to achieve ‘pack leader’ status. All these methods should be avoided as they are outdated and can cause many problems far worse than the original later on in training. The unfortunate thing is they can seem to work initially as a quick fix. Please beware of all these methods. Think of it from the dogs point of view. Is he working to avoid the punishment? Or to gain a reward? What sort of relationship would you like with your dog? Surely not one based on fear!

Your dog does not want to ‘take over’ the household he would much prefer to know his house rules and be rewarded with kindness for getting it right. A dog will always repeat a behaviour that earns a reward.

Some of the problems Carol has helped with include – separation anxiety, barking, lunging on lead, dog- to- dog aggression, anxiety problems, food aggression and helping rescue dogs settle into their new homes.