Little Paws Small Pet Boarding

At our dog daycare, your pup will receive expert care and attention from our team of experienced and loving staff members. Our facility is designed with your dog’s safety and happiness in mind, featuring spacious play areas, comfortable sleeping quarters, and plenty of toys and activities to keep your dog engaged and entertained all day long.

Whether you’re at work, running errands, or simply need a break, our dog daycare is the perfect solution for busy dog owners. Plus, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that your dog is in good hands and having a blast while you’re away.

Don’t let your dog spend another boring day at home alone. Bring them to our dog daycare and let them enjoy all the benefits of socialization, exercise, and fun!

Call us today to schedule a tour and learn more about our services. Your furry friend will thank you!
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Whether you need one off or regular care for your dog(s), our doggy daycare are here to help! 

Our Dog Daycare is situated in Walsall on the edge of Streetly Village and offer collection and drop off services for those who are busy or further afield. Our Daycare is set in a field with lots of room to run and play. We also have a large indoor area where the dogs can come inside to shelter from the elements on those inevitable English rainy days.

All our staff are fully trained, insured, DBS Checked and have a vast level of experience with handling domestic animals.

We handle all ranges of dogs from puppies to adults. Small, medium and large dogs, from low energy to high energy dogs.

Your dog must be able to meet the following criteria before we can go ahead and get you booked in.

​Your dog must…

• Be social with other dogs
• Be brought along with their own food (although we can cover this for you at an additional £2)
• Be fully vaccinated

​Benefits of Dog Daycare

• Your dog will not be left alone for any period of time throughout their stay
• Socialisation with other dogs and people
• Lots of exercise throughout the day, coming home a calm and happy pup
• Lots of love and attention in a home away from home
• Receive their usual feeds and health care (application of medicine) if needed
• A happy and healthy dog!

Dog Training

What is a behaviourist?

A dog behaviourist is someone who understands why dogs do what they do and helps you to teach your dog a different approach to life.

A qualified dog behaviourist can help you cope with your dog’s bad manners, naughtiness and unwanted activities such as:

Aggression towards other dogs.
Howling, barking or destructive behaviour when left home alone.
Barking and growling at strangers.
Obsessive behaviours such as spinning, pacing or shadow chasing.
Anxiety, fear or phobias.
Chasing bicycles, cars etc.
Understanding canine behaviour.

Canine behaviourists are usually qualified dog trainers who have extended their studies and their experience to gain a deeper understanding of canine behaviour. A qualified dog trainer understands how dogs learn and uses all sorts of tried and tested techniques to help you and your dog develop good manners, confidence and general obedience. Many dog trainers offer enrichment such as scentwork, agility, trick training or flyball.

Behaviourists take dog training knowledge one step further and use it to help dogs with challenging behaviour to find a better way of doing things. For example, a dog who growls, snarls and snaps at other dogs can be taught to ignore other canines. It takes patience and it requires a measured approach but everything begins by finding out why your pet is behaving in a certain way.

It’s not exactly the same, but if you think of a dog behaviourist as the equivalent of a human psychotherapist, you’ll not be far wrong.

What techniques do dog behaviourists use?

The very first thing a dog behaviourist will do is ask you to take your dog to the vets to rule out any physical cause for the unwanted behaviours. Could he or she be in pain? Have difficulty hearing? Be struggling with a neurological or a metabolic problem.  Your pet will find it hard to learn if he or she is distracted by discomfort.

Learning about your dog’s character.

Next comes a thorough assessment of your dog’s behaviour.  That involves learning as much as possible about your dog’s history. Is he or she a rescue dog? From a reputable breeder? Born in a home or in a kennel? Has your pooch been to any training classes? What (if any) techniques have been used in training? The more we can discover about your dog’s life experiences, the easier it will be to understand their actions and reactions.

Each dog behaviourist will have slightly different methods of learning about your dog. At Little Paws Pet Services, we like to spend up to 2 hours on the first consultation. 

By meeting your furry friend when he or she is relaxed we can build a better picture of his or her personality. We will ask you to describe their behaviours in as much detail as possible. We want to know about their “normal” habits as well as the problem behaviour. Before we can start training it’s important to understand what motivates your pooch. What does he or she really love?

When we start analysing the unwanted behaviour we’ll think about the lead up to it – what happens before your dog misbehaves? What’s the trigger? Where does it normally occur? And what are the signs that it’s about to happen? A full and complete picture makes for an easier diagnosis and simpler solution.

Working with you to make your dog happier. 

When the problem (or problems – because many behavioural struggles are complex) have been assessed. A dog behaviourist will suggest a simple, step by step training programme to alleviate fears and improve behaviour.

For example – Mrs A’s dog Patch gets very nervous if he meets horses whilst out on a walk. He will lunge at them, barking, snarling and pulling on the lead. Mrs A is worried that the day will come when he causes a nasty accident.

The behaviourist doesn’t need to see Patch in action at this stage. There’s no need to put anyone in danger. Mrs A describes it very well and over the course of the consultation more and more details come up in the discussion. It turns out that Patch is from a great breeder, has been well socialised and is comfortable with being walked past sheep, cows, other dogs – any other animals in fact. He doesn’t even mind if he sees a horse in the distance. The problem is specific to horses that are close to him.

Mrs A recalls that when Patch was around 5 months old and not very tall (he’s a cocker spaniel), he was being walked on the pavement when a group of 5 or 6 horses and riders approached on the same side of the road. Eager to pass the dog without spooking the horses, the riders urged their steeds into a trot. Patch’s owner wasn’t expecting the horses to suddenly increase speed – she was hoping that her pup would have an opportunity to watch the creatures passing quietly by. She thinks (and she’s probably right) that having all of those great big hooves clattering past his face was scary for Patch and he’s not forgotten the incident.

It’s likely that Patch’s brain has formed an association between horses and danger. We don’t know whether it is the smell, the site or the sound that triggers the reaction. It seems as though Patch has come to the conclusion that barking and lunging will make the scary horses go away. But you and I know that they’re just passing anyway and will move on without all that fuss and palaver, in fact Patch’s behaviour is increasing the risk of a bad reaction from the horse.

A dog behaviourist will suggest ways in which Patch can learn gradually but safely, that those passing horses are not a threat to him and that there’s no need to get stressed. 

Depending on Patch’s personality, remedial work might involve some training in the home around things like focus and impulse control. Then perhaps introducing him to some horsy smells without the horses, (eg. a grooming brush or a piece of tack).

The objective of the training is to use positive association to re-program Patch’s brain without distressing (or endangering) him. One technique might involve rewarding Patch for sitting quietly within 20 metres of a horse, then 15 metres, 10 metres etc. Some pets learn quickly, some need more time. The dog behaviourist will be careful to let each dog progress at a speed that works for them.

Could a behaviourist be the answer to your dog’s problems?

Every dog is unique but providing the owners are willing to work with the behaviourist, implement any changes and be patient, most pooches can be helped.

If your dog does have some challenging behaviours and you are struggling to manage them, please don’t hesitate to contact Little Paws Pet Services for a free assessment in our Dog Daycare. 

Transport

Little Paws offer local pet transport. We offer a pick up and drop off service for pets boarding with us or visiting our Dog Daycare saving you the hassle of transporting your pets to and from our facilities.

You will need to supply your own pet carrier for small pets but just leave the rest to us knowing your pet is in good hands, giving you a stress free start to your holiday! 
If you are in need of us to transport your pets to and from the vets, we are also available to deliver this service too!

Home Sitting

Heading out of town and worried about your pets’ well-being while you’re away? Our pet home visit service offers peace of mind and expert care for your furry friends in the comfort of their own home.

Our experienced and caring pet sitters will visit your home to provide your pets with the attention, care, and love they need while you’re away. We offer a range of customizable services to suit your pets’ specific needs, including feeding, watering, playtime, exercise, and even medication administration if required.

Our team of pet sitters are all animal lovers and are passionate about providing the best possible care for your furry friends. We take the time to get to know your pets and their unique personalities and needs, so we can ensure they receive the same level of care and attention you would provide yourself.

We offer flexible scheduling to fit your busy lifestyle and can visit your pets as often as you need, whether it’s once a day or multiple times per day. And with our affordable rates, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your pets are in good hands without breaking the bank.
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So why worry about your pets’ well-being while you’re away? Contact us today to learn more about our pet home visit service and to schedule your furry friends’ visits. We’re here to provide expert care and attention to your pets, so you can enjoy your time away without worry.

​You just let us know your requirements and we can make a personalised care plan for you and your pet(s). 

Our staff are fully insured, DBS checked and have a vast experience in handling domestic animals.

If you are interested in how this takes place and whether this might be the right step for you, please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information and we will be very happy to answer all of your queries.

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