ANXIOUS OR CALM WALK?
Leash-Free and Fun for All
Do you feel nervous when you are about to take your dog for a walk? Do you choose where you walk based on where you can take your dog and how they are going to behave? Well, you're not on your own that used to be me. Now I choose an exciting walking or visiting adventure first and just bring my dogs with me.
Hi, my name's Sadie, I'm a 7-year-old GSD. When I first came to my new owner I was very fearful of other dogs, my heckles would stand on end and I would charge at any dogs. When I started the Park Manners programme it helped me with my anxiety and helped me manage how I felt, now I enjoy freedom off lead to enjoy the park and many other places, I am so thankful every day to my owner for taking the time to help me complete the park manners programme.
Sadie
Hi, I'm a 6-month-old American Bulldog/Husky, I'm a softy at heart and love my owner, I struggled at first getting overexcited and anxious while out near other dogs, with a little help and direction I have now completed the Park Manners Programme and enjoy adventures all over the country whilst traveling in the van going to work with my owner.
Enzo
Hi, I'm a 7-month-old Malinois, I have bundles of energy and when I came to the Park Manners Programme listened to nothing and chased everything that moved in the park. Once I had started the Park Manners Programme I became calm and listened to instructions which allowed me to enjoy my park adventures without being shouted at all the time. I now get to go to way more interesting places than before because I am well mannered.
Tyson
Hi, I'm Sam, I started a little chubby as I had not had much exercise and was stuck in a kennel most days. When I started the Park Manners Programme I was super giddy, never stayed still, and loved to pitter-patter my front paws in excitement, I soon learnt that using good manners gave me way more freedom in the park and helped me trust my owner.
Sam
Hi, I am an 18-month-old GSD, I love exploring in the park but needed to build trust and a bond with my owner before I was let off my lead, I very quickly picked up the skills for good Park Manners and now enjoy lots of exploring.
Scar
Hi, I am Poppy a 20-month-old GSD, I was a very apprehensive, scared, anxious and fearful dog that did not like men or dogs, I soon realised after starting the Park Manners Programme I could manage how I felt and enjoy the park.
Poppy
Hi, my name's Hugo I am so so friendly and like to say hello to all dogs and people. What I learned on the Park Manners Programme is that saying hello to everyone is not good as some people love me, and some people are not so keen. (apparently, I'm like Marmite) anyway now I have good manners I ask permission before saying hello and have a much more enjoyable walk.