The problem is …we like our holidays! Well it isn’t a problem because I discovered Just Paws and in particular, Helen. Millie loves Helen, and she also loves Dotty and Tangle. I think she’s quite keen on Dave too! If there was a Trip Advisor rating scheme Helen would have full marks every time! All I can say is a huge THANK YOU!
Sue Smith and Millie the Gordon setter
I did my research into dog training, kennelling etc, and visited several kennels. Just Paws is just in a class of its own, the care and facilities that are provided are second to none. Helen really cares about your dog and I certainly wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Gwen Tegg and Harry
We went to see Helen with our Rottweiler who had become aggressive towards other dogs whilst on a lead. After only 3 sessions we could see a massive improvement within Daisy, so much so, she now attends Just Paws day care and has a fantastic time with her friends.
Amanda Dearlove and Daisy
Helen helped me enormously when I took on a very energetic and determined border terrier. Her firm but enthusiastic coaching helped us both to cope with each other (me and Poppy), and to know who was ultimately in charge (yes, me!).
Poppy adores Helen and all her friends at the farm, and I always know when I leave her to go off on holiday or for the odd day out, that Poppy will have a wonderful time and I need have no worries about her at all.
I thoroughly recommend ‘Just Paws’ for help with training and for boarding/daycare.”
Caroline Thackray and Poppy
Helen has been a great help for me and my dog, who has a number of behaviour issues and is very reactive and sometimes aggressive around normal household activities (post arriving, visitors, hoovering, doors closing, taking bins out, strangers passing windows etc). After working with 3 different trainers before finding Helen, I had become exasperated with how little progress I had made despite seeking lots of professional advice – but even in one session Helen managed to turn things around. Her methods are simple and direct and I couldn’t recommend her enough. She could see the problems we were having immediately on meeting me and my dog. Our session was very productive and professional and Helen also bought extremely well trained dogs along with her for us to practise with which was really helpful for some of my dogs issues. Thank you Helen!
Sian Summerhayes and Sylvie
Helen has been an absolute star with my rescue dog JuJu – I was tearing my hair out when I came to Helen, after a year of working with a variety of other behaviourists JuJu was just getting worse – growling at everyone she came across, biting without warning, just being completely unpredictable. From the first session with Helen I had renewed hope and felt a lot more in control…Helen gave me the tools to correct JuJu’s behaviour and with Helen’s help JuJu has come on leaps and bounds in the last 6 months and most importantly is a much more relaxed and happy little dog, which is all I wanted for her after her very tough start in life! Most recently JuJu boarded with Helen, had a great time, and came back more relaxed, friendly and happy than when she went in – she is a different dog to a year ago. Thanks so much Helen – JuJu can’t wait to stay again soon!
Jo Ferguson and JuJu
• 5* Licenced with Stroud District Council, Insured with PetPlan Sanctuary
• We have a secure yard and 3 secure gardens for the dogs to enjoy their downtime, providing shade and shelter
• Off lead exercise is provided on our own 180 acres of private land.
• Access to mud, fox poo, ponds, ditches and dirt come as standard!!!
• All dogs receive a minimum of 2 x 45 minute walks each day unless for veterinary reasons this is limited, plus other outdoor garden activities.
• Air conditioning and super heating to warm up, dry off, or cool down post adventure – whatever the weather.
• On site dog trainer helps make sure your doggies only learn good behaviours whilst they are away from you.
• Secure small training areas both concreted and grassed.
Food is provided for boarding dogs. We use Skinners dog food, a UK company who make quality dry kibble. Gluten free is available, high energy or low energy levels dependant on your dogs needs. If you want to bring something more specific however you are more than welcome to.
All bedding, crates, bowls, leads and sundries are taken care of by us.
All we really need is the dog with a collar on and their up to date vaccination card!
Just Paws is a dog home boarding, dog day care and one to one dog training and behaviour centre based in Arlingham, Gloucestershire. Fully licensed by Stroud District Council and insured, and run by Helen Merrett, a qualified veterinary nurse. Whether it’s a heavenly doggy holiday or an amazing value alternative to a daily dog walker – doggy day care, trouble with basic training or serious behavioural issues you need help with, we are here!
We have years of practical handling and training experience, and wanted to give people that alternative to kennels that we all want. A home from home, which is a holiday for the dogs, not just for us.
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