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A GSD page I follow shared this - I thought it is

A GSD page I follow shared this - I thought it is so true & I had to share. I changed the picture to one of our own.

Walk With Me…
Walk with me; don’t just walk me. Slow down and see the world as I do. I know you’ve got things to do, places to be. But out here, with the ground beneath our feet and the sky above us, there’s a whole world worth noticing.

The autumn chill is in the air today, crisp and full of new smells. It’s different from yesterday, and different from the day before. Every day is new. The leaves crunch under my paws, and I stop to breathe in the rich, earthy scent of them. To you, it might just be a pile of leaves, but to me, it’s a story—one I can’t help but dive into, nose first.

There’s a squirrel somewhere nearby, I can sense it, darting up a tree, its tiny heart beating fast. And the wind carries whispers of things far away: a family cooking dinner, the trace of a cat that passed by early this morning, and the faint perfume of flowers holding on to their last bit of summer. It’s all here, swirling around us if you just take the time to notice.

You tug on the leash, eager to move on, and I can tell you’re thinking about something far away from here. But when we walk, truly walk, you and I can be in this moment together. Feel the cool air brush against your skin, let it wake you up. Notice how the sun filters through the branches, casting shadows that dance on the pavement. Hear the crunch of the leaves beneath our steps, like a secret rhythm just for us.

To you, it might be just another walk, a daily routine to tick off the list. But for me, every step is an adventure. Each scent is a clue, each sound a piece of a puzzle. When you walk with me, really walk with me, you’ll see it too. The world is bigger than what we’re rushing toward. It’s right here, in the small moments, in the quiet spaces between your thoughts.

So, slow down. Breathe. Let the chill fill your lungs and the colours fill your eyes. Walk with me, don’t just walk me. See the world as I do, if only for a little while. It’s all waiting for you, just beneath the surface.
Natalie P
2024

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - when buying a tool to walk

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - when buying a tool to walk or secure your pet in a car, remember that you are using this tool to keep them secure and safe! Stretchy provides give = this harness and harnesses like it can NOT provide any safety for your pet when being used as a seatbelt to keep them in a seat or stroller or backpack or on a leash. Stretchy means it provides give, like a bungee cord & provides no restraint or control what so ever. It also allows your dog the ability to lunge at passers by taking control away from you possibly putting your pet in the way of a car, biker, or unfriendly dog. Plus, it also allows your pet more ability to manipulate the harness to ESCAPE it. I rarely recommend harnesses - they PROMOTE pulling, they are NOT escape proof, and they are NOT meant to be stretchy.
Think seatbelt for a human when choosing a Harness. SAFETY, FUNCTIONALITY AND COMFORTABLE FIT ARE KEY!

Is the material too soft to hold a strong dog?
Is the material too stretchy to keep my pup under control & safely attached to its leash?
Is the material too luxe to hold up to wear?
Is the material too cushioned to provide proper fit?
Is the material too cozy to provide proper ventilation on my dogs skin?
Is the harness too easy for my pet to get out of?
Is the harness too light to hold up when my dog pulls?

There’s a time and place for harnesses - hiking, swimming, working, but not routine walks when attached to a leash…..not until your dog learns to NOT pull and can be trusted not to back out of one - or their human takes extra measures to secure the harness to a collar to avoid a Houdini moment.

A harness should NOT replace taking the time to properly train your dog to be on a leash without pulling. It’s not the easy fix since it promotes pulling.

Please choose your tools wisely.
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My Heaven ❤️🐾🐾❤️

My Heaven ❤️🐾🐾❤️

Saturday was a day filled with rain delays!

Saturday was a day filled with rain delays!

As Chandler Bing would say - Does it GET any cuter

As Chandler Bing would say - Does it GET any cuter?

Meet the gals, Charlie & Hazel. They are 1 year ol

Meet the gals, Charlie & Hazel. They are 1 year old Rottie sisters.

Meet Snoopy! Any other name just wouldn’t fit ❤️🐾🐾❤️

And, every now & then I will “cue” someone to

And, every now & then I will “cue” someone to leave the yard unleashed so I can tell them to go home. And, he’s Mazie taking herself home…..

I talk about boundary training a lot. Here’s one

I talk about boundary training a lot. Here’s one example - Mazie & Chantz followed me to the backyard gate as I took the trash out. I didn’t latch the gate behind me, but neither of them crossed the threshold (boundary) of the open gate. They have been trained to not leave without being “cued” to do so.

More Mookie & Willie ❤️🐾🐾❤️

More Mookie & Willie ❤️🐾🐾❤️

Max aces his recall training ❤️🐾🐾❤️

Max aces his recall training ❤️🐾🐾❤️

Cooper - my standing Tuesday lunch date ❤️🐾

Cooper - my standing Tuesday lunch date ❤️🐾🐾❤️

Please be aware that All4paws Dog Training will be

Please be aware that All4paws Dog Training will be closed from Sunday 12/8/24 thru Sunday 1/12/25 to reopen on Monday 1/13/25.

Private lessons are booking quickly for the remainder of the year with limited start dates still available in November. Please try to contact me sooner rather than later if you are hoping to start training before January 2025.

If you’re interested in Group Classes, there is only 1 class left for the 2024 season. This class is being taught in Churchville / Richboro area starting this Saturday 9/28 at 10am (NO class 10/12 due to Holiday).
This class runs for 5 weeks & cost a total of $235 for the 5 week program. If interested, please reach out to me directly for enrollment information. This class is hosted thru Northampton Parks & Rec & enrollment closes for this venue this Thursday morning, 9/26.

Please contact me directly at (215) 901-4405 for further details, to enroll in a group class or to schedule private training.

Sit. Relax. And just breath. #lastdayofsummer

Sit. Relax. And just breath.
#lastdayofsummer

The great release! Chantz learned patience over t

The great release!
Chantz learned patience over time about waiting for Judge to be finished. Our Judge is a slow eater without the slow feeder 🤣 Chantz loves cleaning Judge’s bowl & it’s a great way to reward those “boundaries”.
Mazie was a bit hesitant on the release - she was waiting for the gate to retract I think. So proud of my whittle girl ❤️🐾🐾❤️

Yes 👍🏼 Great job Mazie!!
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Mookie & Willie - pounding pavement Part 3 ❤️🐾🐾❤️

Zia & I really made progress today! This girl is s

Zia & I really made progress today! This girl is smart as a whip & has the herding mentality of a Border Collie! I love working with a worker mentality.
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Mookie & Willie - can you say P O S E R S
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