Paws-Abilities is a professional dog walking and training service which operates in Cork city and surrounding areas Paws-Abilities is a professional dog walking and training service operating in Cork city and surrounding areas

This is a fully insured and mobile service that collects your dog, at a time that best suits you, to bring them on their daily walk, after which they will brought safely back home.

This service is available for dogs of all ages from young energetic dogs who enjoy long walks in the park to senior dogs who need only gentle exercise.

Each walk can be individualised to each dog based on their needs and likes.  All walks are conducted in small numbers so that each dog receives our full care and attention.

Dog walking service includes;

-   Confirmation text on arrival and departure
-   Training treats
-   Poop bags
-   Pictures of your dog
-   Towel dry (if necessary)
-   Paws-Abilities id tag
-   Report of your dogs’ activities while they  were in our care.
-   Lots of training and scent games to make the walk as fun and as interesting as possible for your pooch.

For those where walks may not be suitable due to illness or injury, or, if you are going away for the weekend, pet sitting maybe arranged providing company and interaction for your dog in their own home.

During these visits we will play games and puzzles to provide enrichment, helping to keep your dog occupied and preventing boredom.

Pet sitting service includes;

-   Providing physical and mental exercise (such as puzzle games, going for walks, playing in the garden)
-   Feeding and changing water bowls
-   Allowing your dog access to the garden for toilet breaks
-   Administering medication

At Paws-Abilities your dog safety is paramount to us.  That’s why we are trained Canine First Responders,  each dog will also wear a Paws-Abilities id tag while in our care for extra security.

We know that learning never stops for our pets and that the same can be said for us.  That’s why we regularly attend seminars and workshops to keep up to date with the latest science has to offer the world of dog training and to continually work on and improve both our skills and knowledge.

So far our qualifications include;

-   Level 4 OCNI accreditation in Canine Training and Behaviour Technician (CBBT) from AniEd (http://www.anied.ie/)
-   FETAC Level 5 qualification in Animal Care
-   Canine First Responder

Also Paws-Abilities is a proud member of;
-   The Pet Professional Guild (http://www.petprofessionalguild.com)
-   Doggone Safe (http://www.doggonesafe.com/)