Welcome to Wags Without Walks

Calm, Happy Dogs Without Daily Walks

If your dog can’t always go out — whether due to injury, anxiety, reactivity, or you’re simply struggling with the time, weather or overwhelm — you are not alone.

Wags Without Walks supports you in giving your dog a fulfilled, enriched life from the comfort and safety of home.

We help dogs feel calmer, more settled, and more confident — without relying on long walks.

The Wags Without Walks membership gives you simple games, scentwork and enrichment ideas each week so your dog can feel calm, happy and fulfilled at home.

The Vet Says Rest supports dogs and owners through restricted exercise, offering reassurance, guidance and activities when walks aren’t possible.

My personal coaching gives you tailored support. Delivered either on Zoom or in-person, so you have a plan that works for you and your dog right away.

A simple activity with a surprisingly big impact, Moments That Matter helps your dog settle more easily, stay focused, and relax — even on days when a big walk isn’t possible.

Walks Aren’t the Only Way to Keep Your Dog Happy

Daily walks aren’t always possible… and they aren’t always enjoyable.

Your dog can feel just as satisfied — if not more — through the right activities at home.

Here, we celebrate the dogs who need something different from a daily walk:

• Dogs recovering from surgery or injury
• Senior dogs or dogs with mobility limitations
• Reactive or anxious dogs who find the outside world scary
• Rescue dogs adjusting to their new life
• Busy owners who feel guilt around missing walks
• Working and high-drive dogs who need mental challenge, not miles

For dogs, fulfilment comes from using their brain — scenting, solving, exploring — not just from putting one paw in front of the other.

Try Your First Free Game: Moments That Matter

A simple activity… with a surprisingly big impact.

Try this free enrichment game with your dog.

If you’ve ever wished your dog could settle more easily, focus on you more, or relax without needing a big walk first — this is the perfect place to start.

Moments That Matter is a calm, connection-building game that fits into everyday life:

✨ Play while you drink your morning coffee
✨ Great for dogs on rest, nervous dogs, or high-energy dogs
✨ Only takes a few minutes, yet encourages deep relaxation
✨ Strengthens your bond and supports a happier home environment

You’ll get a short video and easy step-by-step guidance

I'm Laura, The Happy-At-Home Dog Coach

IMDT Trainer | National Nosework Association Judge | Author of The Vet Says Rest

I’ve helped dogs and owners for almost 20 years, starting when my twins were toddlers and I needed at-home alternatives to walking my own dog, Bear.

Those games changed everything — and they still do.

I now live in rural Scotland with my five dogs (Siri, Mungo, Emba, Dexter & Kody) who all enjoy a lifestyle where daily walks aren’t the main event.

Laura Carter

The Happy-At-Home Dog Coach

“I have a very busy schedule and a working cocker spaniel so these short activities are perfect for us. Although they don’t take a lot of time to complete, they stimulate and engage my dog.

We have enjoyed doing them together and like that we have the opportunity to do “fun” training together.

My dog is very high energy and needs a lot of enrichment to tire down, the activities help him to settle as he has to use his brain to work out how to earn his reward and there is some exercise involved too.

They are just as fun inside as they are outside and can last for as long or as little as you need.

If they can entertain a working cocker spaniel, then they are perfect for any dog.

Thank you Laura!”

Clare Whitton – Google Review

“One of the best trainers I have worked with.

Laura is so knowledgeable in her training and takes time to understand every dog and owner. She is calm, kind and really gives the best classes.

My puppy and I have made so much progress since starting our journey with Laura with knowledge and tips we will use forever. Highly recommend!”

Amy Coleman – Google Review