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Pooch on a Pedestal are excited to be able to share what we are up to with the gorgeous dogs we work with during behaviour support, dog training, enrichment walks, home boarding, home visits, pop ins and special puppy and pensioner pooch packages in Cardiff, Newport, Llandevaud, Park Seymour, LLanvair Discoed, Monmouthshire, Caerleon, Rogerstone, Langstone, Caerwent, Magor, Undy, Penhow, Caldicot, Usk and Chepstow.
We also offer specialist certified behaviour support and training for more complex concerns further afield including Pontypool, Chepstow and Caerphilly.
We are 2 minutes from the Celtic Manor Golf Club in Catsash, NP18.
Another award for our training and behaviour support
Thursday 9th March 2023
Thank you for all your support. Our training and behaviour support is gentle, force free and games based so every dog just loves it. Every dog has an individual behaviour plan which includes personalised enrichment, created for your canine's needs, instincts and personality.
Thank you for yet another reward
Thursday 9th March 2023
We have won numerous awards now for our games based, force free puppy and dog training and Victoria's work as a Certfied Caine Behaviourist.
Certified Canine Behaviourst support
Monday 20th February 2023
I have a Distinction graded degree in Canine Behaviour and certification through INTODogs. We specialise in puppies and dogs needing support with separation anxiety, fear based aggression, nervousness and reactivity in the form of lunging or barking a dogs, people, bikes and cars. A full and detailed assessment takes place with you at your home first before an individual plan is created for your dog. We work with you and your dog in partnership.
More success!
Saturday 8th May 2021
We are very excited to be awarded recognition as the Best Behaviour and Training Business in Wales 2021, especially after all the work and clinical experience needed to attain a 1st Class Degree with Distinction in Canine Behaviour and Care.
Such a great write up
Sunday 30th August 2020
We love what is being featured in the Cardiff and South Wales Magazine https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/cockapoolangstone
WINNERS OF BEST PET BUSINESS IN SOUTH WALES 2020
Sunday 7th June 2020
We are so excited to have won this award as we have only just completed our first year as well as battling the lockdown difficulties. A massive thank you to everyone who keep on supporting us and sharing the happiness your dog experiences with us! https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/rogerstonedoghomeboarding
Crazy Canine Capers by Victoria Duke published on Amazon
Sunday 31st May 2020
We are thrilled that our interactive e-book, full of simple videos on entertaining your dog based on his or her needs, has been published on Amazon. We hope you enjoy it. https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/rogerstonedog
Personalised Platinum Pooch Sleepover
Tuesday 17th March 2020
This gorgeous cockerpoo puppy came for a few days of socialisation walks with other puppies and our cockerpoos, training reinforcement, enrichment activities, new games and lots of love and cuddles. She even slept next to us on the bed. https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/homeboardingnearme
Poodle holiday
Tuesday 4th February 2020
We love having some little dogs coming to stay with us-we only offer up to 3 places as we like to ensure lots of 1 to 1 time and each dog lives with us as part of our child free family. Our cockerpoo girls love the extra fun. https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/doghomeboardingcaerwent
Doggy Holidays With Us
Tuesday 7th January 2020
We can offer holiday places for puppies at 6 months old and upwards and each one goes back home more confident and socialised. Each one that stays has an individual plan to strengthen training, introduce new activities and walks, stabilise routine expectations from home and socialisation. We miss each one when he or she goes back home. https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/bristol
Stays with our family
Monday 11th November 2019
This cockerpoo puppy is so at home now as she regularly comes for sleepovers. It also meant she could meet another puppy and have lots of fun with her too Caerleonhttps://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/cockerpoo
Labradoodle Laughs
Monday 30th September 2019
We love this young labradoodle as she is so bright, funny and naughty! https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/labradoodle
Specialist Dog and Puppy Sleepovers for Poos
Sunday 30th June 2019
Specialist Dog and Puppy Sleepovers for Poos***** Are you worried to place your Cavachon, Cockerpoo, Sproodle or Maltipoo into boarding kennels? We can help. We can offer sleepovers from 1 to 21 nights for small Poodle, Maltese, Bichon breeds or cross breeds to stay with us as part of our family in our home. They will be in a home from home as we incorporate al your dog's routines and needs into an individualised plan for him or her. We are fully licensed, insured, DBS checked, canine first aid Trained, qualified canine specialists.
Saluki Medieval Castle Visit Caldicot
Tuesday 25th June 2019
https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/dogwalkerrogiet
Border Collie Puppy Package Langstone
Tuesday 25th June 2019
https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/puppynewport
Puppy Pop Ins In The Rain
Sunday 16th June 2019
https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/dogwalkingchepstow
Beginners agility for a tiny puppy-and her big bro!
Sunday 9th June 2019
This Cavachon puppy will have a go at everything https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/puppyvisitscaerwent
Minature Schnauzer puppy visits
Saturday 8th June 2019
Chilled and relaxed, this puppy is not stressed by anything https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/minatureschnauzerschepstow
Enrichment in the working day for an older lady
Friday 7th June 2019
Super bright, she loved all the puzzles today https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/dogpopinsnewport
Puppy Power
Thursday 6th June 2019
So much fun with this Cavachon puppy with the massive personality https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/cavachonpuppies
Final walk with this beautiful cockapoo!
Tuesday 4th June 2019
Really sad as this dog goes home to her owners-we have loved taking her out and planning fun activities whilst taking care of her hips. https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/cockapooscwmbran
Super bright crossbreed
Sunday 2nd June 2019
This older lady is so clever-she doesn't need a long walk so she has los of stimulation at home. She is always thrilled to see us and by keeping her mind active, we support longevity with her owner https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/dogpopinservicenewport
Pug Pottering
Friday 31st May 2019
These 2 pugs have very different needs and so their enrichment plans as part of their walks are very different to ensure each has a chance to play and experience what he or she likes best to ensure a happy evening.
Saluki Sport
Thursday 30th May 2019
Salukis are sight hounds and very very fast and prey driven. We use longline leads to ensure safety. https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/dogwalkingmagor
Sproodle Summer
Wednesday 29th May 2019
Sproodles are very energetic but also clever and needing lots of stimulation to keep their focus. Our puppy enrichment visits are packed with cognitive and sensory work on top of basic training and socialisation and developmental needs https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/puppytrainingcardiff
Cavachon capers
Tuesday 28th May 2019
This little puppy has enrichment visits which focus on giving her the best start in terms of socialisation and cognitive tasks https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/puppytrainingcaerwent
Border Collie Agility and basic training, with play
Monday 27th May 2019
We walk these 2 border collies most days and they are very bright and energetic https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/dogwalkingrogiet
Puppy Ball Bonanza
Tuesday 21st May 2019
This Vizsla puppy loves nothing more than foraging for food but he is getting used to new environments at the same time as part of his enrichment plan. https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/puppyhomevisitscardiff
Sproodle Puppy's First Adventure
Sunday 19th May 2019
This little girl is only 12 weeks but so curious and excited to see everything-although she looks up for reassurance when she hears strange sounds. She can't understand why not everyone wants to stroke her though. Her enrichment plan focuses on all areas of puppy development and socialisation needs whilst taking care not to allow her to damage her limbs or hips until her plates are fully formed at around 12 months https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/puppytrainingcardiff
Rottweiler Ramble
Saturday 18th May 2019
This 1 year old totally loved his forest walk full of low ball games to support his hips, playing Hide and Seek, a good run and plenty of foraging. https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/dogwalkernewport
Bluebell dog walk in Caerleon with a gorgeous Collie Cross
Wednesday 8th May 2019
Gorgeous P is 7 and loves to forage, run and have lots of interaction throughout https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/bordercolliescaerleon
Vizsla Puppy Heaven in Cardiff
Thursday 2nd May 2019
Fantastic day again with the gorgeous J, the 10 week old Vizsla puppy. We planned for his developmental and socialisation needs in each visit but also focused on scent games to support his innate need for opportunities to participate in his natural behaviours. Arden Grange Liver Paste is a definite winner! https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/cutepuppycardiff
Cockapoo Agility in Newport
Tuesday 30th April 2019
Every dog is different-even if they look the same and are the same breed. We plan for each dog's individual needs at Pooch on a Pedestal https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/dogwalkersnp20
Golden Retriever Puppy First Attempt at Agility
Friday 26th April 2019
H is only 11 months but showed his problem solving skills with ways to avoid going over the jumps! https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/dogwalkersnewport
Gorgeous H-the 11 month old Golden Retriever on his enrichment walk in Newport
Thursday 25th April 2019
H is a beautiful and friendly Golden Retriever-full of life and needing lots of different activities to keep him fully engaged. We planned a different walk for him again and this time included foraging for chews, hide and seek, frisbee play and lots of olfactory stimulation in woodland which he loves. https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/cockapoolangstone
Bluebell Wood Platinum Pooch Pursuit Dog walking in Newport NP18
Wednesday 24th April 2019
Gorgeous woodland scents everywhere for olfactory stimulation with nature's own agility course for cognitive work. https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/cutedogs
Platinum Potter and Puzzle dog walk with H the Golden Retriever in NP20
Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Had a fantastic time on our dog walk in Newport. H is 11 months and needs lots of activities and environments to keep him stimulated. Interactive play is really important as well as a chance to sniff out rewards. Looking forward to seeing him again tomorrow. https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/dogsofnewport
Enrichment for your dog inside during the heat #doghomevisitnewport
Monday 22nd April 2019
Whilst keeping cool inside, mental and sensory stimulation games can still be used to provide enrichment for your dogs. These can be in home visits or as part of walk activities. Contact Pooch on a Pedestal to see what would suit your dog https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/dognp18
Platinum Pooch Pursuit
Friday 19th April 2019
We may be dog walkers in Newport, Caerleon, Cardiff and Caldicot but our Platinum Pooch Pursuits of 2 hours are individualised exciting adventures full of activities on the beach or countryside. We transport gently in comfortable, luxury beds in secure cages from home and back again. https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/dogwalkerslangstone
About us
Friday 19th April 2019
We know it is a big deal to trust someone with your beloved dog so we have made a short video to show you who we are. We go out in all weathers as you will see. https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/petsittingcaldicot
Personalise Platinum Potter and Puzzle
Wednesday 17th April 2019
Have a look at our new Potter and Puzzle Package which is a 30-45 minute walk individualised for your dog's natural behaviours, breed, likes and enrichment needs. https://www.poochonapedestal.co.uk/lovedogs
Our Platinum Pooch Pop In Package with Cockapoo P
Thursday 4th April 2019
This is a 30 minute home visit planned to meet P's individual needs and likes. Dogs should not be left for more than 4 hours without a home visit or walk as it can lead to mental and emotional health problems. They also need to have companionship and the chance to pursue normal dog behaviours such as foraging or sniffing. P had a visit planned to meet her love of ball games, her need for affection and contact and her breed needs to sniff and find food items with an interactive game. See the video on Facebook @Poochonapedestal