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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 expert behaviour support, dog training, enrichment sessions, 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 Cwmbran, Chepstow and Caerphilly.

We are 2 minutes from the Celtic Manor Golf Club in Catsash, NP18.

Puppy Power

Thursday 6th June 2019

So much fun with this Cavachon puppy with the massive personality #puppyvisitscaerwent#puppyvisitscaldicot#puppypopinscaerwent#cavachonpuppies

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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. #dogwalkingcwmbran#dogvisitscwmbran#cockapooscwmbran

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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 #dogvisitsnewport#dogwalkingnewport#dogpopinservicenewport

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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.

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Saluki Sport

Thursday 30th May 2019

Salukis are sight hounds and very very fast and prey driven. We use longline leads to ensure safety. #salukis#dogwalkingstbrides#dogwalkingmagor

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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 #sproodlepuppycardiff#puppypopinscardiff#puppytrainingcardiff

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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 #puppyvisitscaerwent#puppypopinscaerwent#puppytrainingcaerwent

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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 #bordercolliesnewport#bordercolliesrogiet#dogwalkingrogiet

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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. #puppytrainingcardiff#puppypopinscardiff#puppyhomevisitscardiff

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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 #sproodlepuppycardiff#puppywalkingcardiff#puppytrainingcardiff

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