Paws For Thought

(FEEL FREE TO SHARE)😊😁🐾🐕 Our fully insulated Indoor training and and play area.🐶🐕♥😍😍🐾
Now complete warm in winter cooler in the summer loving it.🐶🐕🐾♥
... Thanks to the hard work and immaculate finish to the guys at Washing bay sheds highly highly recommended. 👍👌👌👌🐶🐕🐾
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(FEEL FREE TO SHARE) Ok so our Training/Indoor Play area is now also fully insulated and all finished off in our signature colours!! I'm am just loving the finish so pleased!!!🐶🐕♥🤞🐾
Now warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer!!!♥🐕🐶👍🐾😁😁

Watch this space !! 🐶🐕🐾♥

Anyone that has been trying to contact me over the last week and a half if I haven't got back to you yet bear with me. I have been unwell and will get back to all messages asap!üòîüòî

Another cold night last night but not for our visitors here at Paws For Thought♥🐕🐾 All cosy under their heat lamps!!🐕🐶♥🐾👌👌

More Obedience work. Ben with Axel coming on really well. 🐕🐶♥🐾👌👌

Everyone should read this before getting a dog. So sad üòî üêæ
“My family brought me home, all cradled in their arms. They cuddled me and smiled at me and said I was full of charm. They played with me and laughed with me and showered me with toys. I sure did love my family, especially the little girls and boys.”
“The children loved to feed me; they gave me special treats. They even let me sleep with them – all snuggled in the sheets. I used to go for walks, often several times a ...day. They even fought to hold the leash, I’m very proud to say.”
“These are the things I’ll not forget – a cherished memory. Now that I’m in the shelter – without my family. They used to laugh and praise me when I played with that old shoe. But I didn’t know the difference between the old one and the new.”
“The kids and I would grab a rag, for hours we would tug. So I thought I did the right thing when I chewed the bedroom rug. They said that I was out of control, and would have to live outside. This I didn’t understand, although I tried and tried.”
“The walks stopped, one by one, they said they hadn’t time. I wish that I could change things; I wish I knew my crime. My life became so lonely in the backyard, on a chain. I barked and barked all day long to keep from going insane.”
“So they brought me to the shelter but were embarrassed to say why. They said I caused an allergy, and then they each kissed me goodbye. If I’d only had some training when I was a little pup, I wouldn’t have been so hard to handle when I was all grown up.”
“‘You only have one day left, I heard the worker say. Does that mean I have a second chance? Do I go home today?”
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♥🐕😍🐶🐾 few more snaps!🐕♥😍🐾

♥😍🐕🐾Some snaps of our beautiful visitors over the last while!🐾🐶🐕♥😍

♥🐕🐶😍 And for our smaller and some older visitors wee have our little dome beds just to make them feel more safe and warm! Gizmo and Dudley love them!!🐶♥🐕😍🐾

üêïüêæ‚ô• so while it's snowing outside and very cold ‚ùÑ‚õÑour boarders are all cosy in their jump up beds warm bedding and heat lamps onüêæ‚ô•üòçüêï #coldoutside#cosyinsideüêïüêæ‚ô•

Zuri showing off her searching skills for mobiles and money!!üòÆüòÆüëåüëåüëå‚ô•üêæüêïüê ∂

🐾🐶🐕♥OBEDIENCE WORK with our very own very talented SASHA & ZURI🐕🐶🐾♥👌👌👌

So it was the very handsome Rocky tonight. Rocky's owner was hav8ng a nightmare walking him. He was either pulling her down the road or lying down refusing to move. 🐶🐕🐾
After just 5 mins Rocky was walking to heel taking instructions and listening to his owners commands🐶🐾🐕
This video shows his owner walking him with complete control and very calm. Well done Rocky.🐶🐾♥🐕

All in a day's dog training here at Paws For Thought!! 🐶🐕😁😮😮 (I own no rights to the music in this video)

So this is the very beautiful Bonnie.♥😍🐕 Bonnie was pulling on lead and being reactive around other dogs and animals. After some lead work and distraction techniques I was able to have her alongside another dog and still very focused on me and my commands to her!!😍♥🐶🐕
She done extremely well this was about 45 minutes into our session.üëçüëåüòç‚ô•üêï
Well done Bonnie 2 very proud owners🐶🐕♥😍👌👌

Some puppy training with the very cute Archie the little Yorkie-poo♥😍🐶🐕😁

Every day is different here at Paws For Thought.🐶🐕 Yesterday I had the gorgeous Archie for some puppy training🐶🐕♥😍 (see video) and today I had the stunning Bonnie for training to help her around other dogs.🐕🐶♥♥😍
Bonnie's owners were finding her difficult around other dogs and other animals. She was very reactive when she would see them. (See my video on how she got on)🐶🐕♥😍

‚ò°‚ò°IMPORTANT INFORMATION‚ò°‚ò°
PLEASE PLEASE IF YOU HAVE YOUR PET BOOKED IN FOR BOARDING CAN YOU PLEASE ENSURE THAT THEIR ANNUAL VACCINATIONS ARE UP TO DATE.!!üêï‚ò°‚ò°üêï
AS WITH ANY REPUTABLE BOARDING KENNELS YOUR DOGS ANNUAL DHPPIüêï AND KENNEL COUGH üêïVACCINE NEEDS TO BE GIVEN TO YOUR DOG AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE THEY ARE DUE TO BOARD.
... WE ALSO WILL NOT ACCEPT YOUR DOG FOR BOARDING IF YOU FAIL TO BRING THE VACCINE RECORDS WITH YOU WHEN DROPPING YOUR DOG OFF.üêïüêæ‚ò°‚ò°
WE HAVE HAD TO TURN PEOPLE AWAY AS THEY HAVE NOT HAD THE VACCINATIONS DONE OR DO NOT HAVE PROOF OF THE VACCINATIONS WITH THEM.üòêüòê THIS IS THE LAST THING I WANT TO DO.üêæüêï
I ALSO WILL NOT TAKE THE RISK OF PUTTING ANY OF MY OWN DOGS OR ANY OF THE OTHER BOARDING DOGS AT RISK.üêæüêï
AS A LICENSED BOARDING FACILITY WE HAVE REGULAR INSPECTIONS FROM DARD AND WE MUST SHOW PROOF OF VACCINES TO THEM ON REQUEST. IF I FAIL TO DO THIS I COULD BE CLOSED DOWN . AS THIS IS MY BUSINESS I CAN NOT AFFORD FOR THIS TO BE THE CASE.üêæüêï
PLEASE REMEMBER NO SHOTS NO DOCS NO SERVICE.üêæüêï
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my 2 dogs spent 7 nights with Joanne & Keith & couldnвАЩt recommend them enough! such a fantastic set up thatвАЩs kept spotlessly clean. They even have a cosy area with a stove for the wet days! Regular updates & videos are sent & you really will have peace of mind leaving your dogs here

CouldnвАЩt recommend enough пњљпњљ

What can I say except what an amazing time we spent with Joanne and Keith from Paws for Thought. We were having a difficult time with our 8 month old puppy as she just wanted to do her own thing, pulling on the lead, not listening to commands, nipping and generally ruling the roost. However after just 2 hours spent with Joanne and Keith in our own home she is a completely different dog and we are completely different dog owners which makes for a much better home life for all. Joanne you are truly amazing I cannot recommend your service highly enough. Thank you.

Took our new pup Bella Joanne for some one to one training. Joanne is fab at what she does, she had Bella eating out of her hand literally lol in a few minutes пњљ. We learnt so much and Bella thoroughly enjoyed herself. U can see Joanne and Keith really love what they do, they are amazing and so helpful, the facilities are state of the art, I would definitely recommend to anyone for training or kennelling, well worth a visit.

Thanks Joanne and Kieth for looking after our 3 pups so well. Would definitely recommend this place 100percent. They kept me updated every day with little videos or pics of my dogs which made me feel more at ease when I was on my holidays. We will definitely be visiting these guys again.

So after 2hours with Joanne yesterday and some help from Keith and Casey our crazy cocker spaniel is now like a new dog. Just had a lovely walk around the mall with him, no pulling what so ever and was walking past other dogs hardly even looking at them, which was once an impossible task. Cannot recommend them enough and we are so grateful we can finally start to enjoy our little joey пњљthank you. X

Nothing less than 5 stars for Paws for Thought! My golden retriever puppy absolutely loved his first sleepover! CouldnвАЩt recommend enough, it really was a home from home! Joanne had been doing some training with him when I arrived to pick him up, walking on a loose lead and when I took him out this morning I really could not believe the difference! So calm and stayed right beside me. And he only stayed one night! I am so content now with him going and have booked him in again for when I go on holiday пњљ

My two fur babies went to stay with Joanne for an over night sleepover, what can I say, the facilityвАЩs are fabulous and so clean, Brodie was always a nightmare to walk but after a night with Joanne and her training him I took him down her lane today when collecting them and he walked perfect I am totally amazed. Thank you both for your kindness and we will definitely be back. #number 1 dog facility in Armagh and probably beyond. пњљпњљ

Just had Toffee and Rex up for a play session. My 2 are 2 anxious wee dogs who don't take to people straight away and usually have to meet them a few times before feeling comfortable. Well That was blown out the window they LOVED Joanne and willingly went to Keith :) Their reactions to these 2 people and the premises says it all for me. Here's to a long and successful business.

Just back from an evenings training with my 13 week old pup and absolutely amazed at the results in just one session, highly recommend to anyone for training or boarding great facilities and friendly homely environment for the dogs, owners couldnвАЩt be more helpful and welcoming. Thanks again folks.

Joanne and Keith came on one2one home visit today to help with my two year old Great Dane. He's 72kg and has been lungeing out on walks and literally pulling me over. I have tried several other trainers but nothing was helping. Joanne and Keith brought their own dog with them and within an hour mine was quietly walking side by side. I will keep up training with Joanne as I am so delighted with my dogs progress. I would highly recommend her for dealing with all dogs, but especially big boisterous ones!

I've just got Misty back after staying with Joanne and Keith for 11 nights. I know how well Misty was treated just by seeing how well she gets on with Joanne and Keith. Keith arrived back in the van while we were there and Misty couldn't wait to run over to him. Great space for the dogs spotlessly clean and caring owners. All in all more than a home from home. Thanks Joanne and Keith. Misty will be back, if you're not fully booked of course.

I left my dog with Joanne for 17 days as we were getting married in Portugal. As it was alot longer than I have left my dog before, I was worried leaving him but was so glad I came across Paws for thought on Facebook. I loved that there was only 5 boarding kennels as it meant each dog would get enough time. Each kennel is very spacious, with a wee outside space and there is a big outside and inside play area with a wood burner which is a great touch for dogs who enjoy their comfort! While in Portugal, Joanne sent me videos and pictures of Kev that showed him happy and content :) I will definitely be leaving Kev in Paws for thought again. Thank you to you both :)

Have just picked my retriever up after spending 16 days at paws for thought. I would just like to thank Joanne and Keith for looking after Mac so brilliantly so much so the we skitter wouldn't have minded staying longer. Can't recommend these kennels enough. Would absolutely recommend to all dog lovers this is the place for your pet while on holiday. Kept me up to date regularly, walked 3 times daily and training if required. Brilliant thanks Joanne and Keith wish you both the best of luck in your new business. пњљпњљ

Exceptional facilities. Cleanest boarding kennels i have ever seen, all the dogs there content and happy and our dog bailey stayed 4 nights and he came home calm and content, clearly well looked after. Will be using this service regularly as a holiday break for the dog as we were so pleased with it. Joanne and Keith both fantastic with the dogs. Would highly recommend!!

Cannot recommend Joanne enough! We brought our 1 year old Rosie to see Joanne for a number of behavioural issues arising from previous owners and couldnвАЩt believe the difference within minutes! WeвАЩve more recently had Rosie stay at the new boarding facilities and theyвАЩre fantastic! Rosie was well looked after and we just loved receiving the photos and videos of her while we were away. Keep doing what youвАЩre doing Joanne!пњљпњљпњљ

Big thank you to Joanne and Keith for the 1 2 1 training with our 1 year old pup Lily. Lily always took us for walksпњљ and now shes doing great at trying to walk beside us. She always got excited and barked when vistors come to the door, but now with the commands Joanne has taught us to do with her shes doing great. the progress in just 2 weeks our amazing..Thanks again Joanne you are great at what you doпњљпњљ

Been with my 1 year old flattie to see Joane. From the time of the phone call to the 1st session and second session I knew I've made the right choice. They are really professional. They listen to what u would like from the dog training and then implement a structured plan. They couldn't do enough for you. Best of all our pup is improving week by week. Thanks so much for all the tips. Can only recommend them to anybody who needs a bit of help with training their dog. San and Diesel

Amazing place and Joanne is fabulous with the dogs. My dog rocky stayed 6 nights and he was so well looked after, I was sent wee photos and videos and had real peace of mind knowing that he was enjoying it. Would highly recommend it to anyone and I will be using Joanne from now on. She truly is amazing at her job and it's first class quality for the dogs boarding there. It's amazing x thank you Joanne and other half . Yous are great x

Absolutely recommend Joanne & Keith for dog training. Never thought we'd get the German shepherd barking under control. Plenty of tips given & with plenty of practice from us the neighbours will be pleased. New technique for walking without having the arms pulled out of you when you meet other dogs. They are passionate about the dogs and they have unbelievable knowledge in dog behaviour. My two dogs are exhausted and are now fast asleep. Thank you guys.

my 2 dogs spent 7 nights with Joanne & Keith & couldn’t recommend them enough! such a fantastic set up that’s kept spotlessly clean. They even have a cosy area with a stove for the wet days! Regular updates & videos are sent & you really will have peace of mind leaving your dogs here

Couldn’t recommend enough ��

What can I say except what an amazing time we spent with Joanne and Keith from Paws for Thought. We were having a difficult time with our 8 month old puppy as she just wanted to do her own thing, pulling on the lead, not listening to commands, nipping and generally ruling the roost. However after just 2 hours spent with Joanne and Keith in our own home she is a completely different dog and we are completely different dog owners which makes for a much better home life for all. Joanne you are truly amazing I cannot recommend your service highly enough. Thank you.

Took our new pup Bella Joanne for some one to one training. Joanne is fab at what she does, she had Bella eating out of her hand literally lol in a few minutes ÔøΩ. We learnt so much and Bella thoroughly enjoyed herself. U can see Joanne and Keith really love what they do, they are amazing and so helpful, the facilities are state of the art, I would definitely recommend to anyone for training or kennelling, well worth a visit.

Thanks Joanne and Kieth for looking after our 3 pups so well. Would definitely recommend this place 100percent. They kept me updated every day with little videos or pics of my dogs which made me feel more at ease when I was on my holidays. We will definitely be visiting these guys again.

So after 2hours with Joanne yesterday and some help from Keith and Casey our crazy cocker spaniel is now like a new dog. Just had a lovely walk around the mall with him, no pulling what so ever and was walking past other dogs hardly even looking at them, which was once an impossible task. Cannot recommend them enough and we are so grateful we can finally start to enjoy our little joey ÔøΩthank you. X

Nothing less than 5 stars for Paws for Thought! My golden retriever puppy absolutely loved his first sleepover! Couldn’t recommend enough, it really was a home from home! Joanne had been doing some training with him when I arrived to pick him up, walking on a loose lead and when I took him out this morning I really could not believe the difference! So calm and stayed right beside me. And he only stayed one night! I am so content now with him going and have booked him in again for when I go on holiday �

My two fur babies went to stay with Joanne for an over night sleepover, what can I say, the facility’s are fabulous and so clean, Brodie was always a nightmare to walk but after a night with Joanne and her training him I took him down her lane today when collecting them and he walked perfect I am totally amazed. Thank you both for your kindness and we will definitely be back. #number 1 dog facility in Armagh and probably beyond. ��

Just had Toffee and Rex up for a play session. My 2 are 2 anxious wee dogs who don't take to people straight away and usually have to meet them a few times before feeling comfortable. Well That was blown out the window they LOVED Joanne and willingly went to Keith :) Their reactions to these 2 people and the premises says it all for me. Here's to a long and successful business.

Just back from an evenings training with my 13 week old pup and absolutely amazed at the results in just one session, highly recommend to anyone for training or boarding great facilities and friendly homely environment for the dogs, owners couldn’t be more helpful and welcoming. Thanks again folks.

Joanne and Keith came on one2one home visit today to help with my two year old Great Dane. He's 72kg and has been lungeing out on walks and literally pulling me over. I have tried several other trainers but nothing was helping. Joanne and Keith brought their own dog with them and within an hour mine was quietly walking side by side. I will keep up training with Joanne as I am so delighted with my dogs progress. I would highly recommend her for dealing with all dogs, but especially big boisterous ones!

I've just got Misty back after staying with Joanne and Keith for 11 nights. I know how well Misty was treated just by seeing how well she gets on with Joanne and Keith. Keith arrived back in the van while we were there and Misty couldn't wait to run over to him. Great space for the dogs spotlessly clean and caring owners. All in all more than a home from home. Thanks Joanne and Keith. Misty will be back, if you're not fully booked of course.

I left my dog with Joanne for 17 days as we were getting married in Portugal. As it was alot longer than I have left my dog before, I was worried leaving him but was so glad I came across Paws for thought on Facebook. I loved that there was only 5 boarding kennels as it meant each dog would get enough time. Each kennel is very spacious, with a wee outside space and there is a big outside and inside play area with a wood burner which is a great touch for dogs who enjoy their comfort! While in Portugal, Joanne sent me videos and pictures of Kev that showed him happy and content :) I will definitely be leaving Kev in Paws for thought again. Thank you to you both :)

Have just picked my retriever up after spending 16 days at paws for thought. I would just like to thank Joanne and Keith for looking after Mac so brilliantly so much so the we skitter wouldn't have minded staying longer. Can't recommend these kennels enough. Would absolutely recommend to all dog lovers this is the place for your pet while on holiday. Kept me up to date regularly, walked 3 times daily and training if required. Brilliant thanks Joanne and Keith wish you both the best of luck in your new business. ÔøΩÔøΩ

Exceptional facilities. Cleanest boarding kennels i have ever seen, all the dogs there content and happy and our dog bailey stayed 4 nights and he came home calm and content, clearly well looked after. Will be using this service regularly as a holiday break for the dog as we were so pleased with it. Joanne and Keith both fantastic with the dogs. Would highly recommend!!

Cannot recommend Joanne enough! We brought our 1 year old Rosie to see Joanne for a number of behavioural issues arising from previous owners and couldn’t believe the difference within minutes! We’ve more recently had Rosie stay at the new boarding facilities and they’re fantastic! Rosie was well looked after and we just loved receiving the photos and videos of her while we were away. Keep doing what you’re doing Joanne!���

Big thank you to Joanne and Keith for the 1 2 1 training with our 1 year old pup Lily. Lily always took us for walksÔøΩ and now shes doing great at trying to walk beside us. She always got excited and barked when vistors come to the door, but now with the commands Joanne has taught us to do with her shes doing great. the progress in just 2 weeks our amazing..Thanks again Joanne you are great at what you doÔøΩÔøΩ

Been with my 1 year old flattie to see Joane. From the time of the phone call to the 1st session and second session I knew I've made the right choice. They are really professional. They listen to what u would like from the dog training and then implement a structured plan. They couldn't do enough for you. Best of all our pup is improving week by week. Thanks so much for all the tips. Can only recommend them to anybody who needs a bit of help with training their dog. San and Diesel

Amazing place and Joanne is fabulous with the dogs. My dog rocky stayed 6 nights and he was so well looked after, I was sent wee photos and videos and had real peace of mind knowing that he was enjoying it. Would highly recommend it to anyone and I will be using Joanne from now on. She truly is amazing at her job and it's first class quality for the dogs boarding there. It's amazing x thank you Joanne and other half . Yous are great x

Absolutely recommend Joanne & Keith for dog training. Never thought we'd get the German shepherd barking under control. Plenty of tips given & with plenty of practice from us the neighbours will be pleased. New technique for walking without having the arms pulled out of you when you meet other dogs. They are passionate about the dogs and they have unbelievable knowledge in dog behaviour. My two dogs are exhausted and are now fast asleep. Thank you guys.