Games-based support for real life dogs
Because dogs
don’t measure happiness
in miles
Games-based training and support for reactive dogs, over-excited dogs, puppies, dogs on restricted exercise and owners who need a calmer, more realistic approach.
Real change at home.
Brain Games
Happy Dogs
Everyday Skills
Calmer Lives
FOR DOGS WHO...
🐾 Can’t walk right now
🐾 Still seem over-excited after walks
🐾 Need confidence building
🐾 Are recovering from injury or surgery
🐾Need calmer ways to use their brain
🐾Struggle with busy environments
🐾 Need gentle activities in older age
🐾Are puppies not ready for adventures yet
🐾Need more than physical exercise alone
FOR OWNERS WHO...
🐾 Want realistic support
🐾 Need adaptable activities
🐾 Love training and enrichment
🐾 Are recovering from injury or surgery
🐾Can’t always manage long walks
🐾Want more ways to connect with their dog
🐾 Feel guilty when they can’t walk their dog
🐾Have a busy lifestyle
No prior training experience needed.
No perfect dog required.
Just fun, flexible activities that can be adapted to suit your dog, your lifestyle and your goals.
Wags Without Walks simply helps owners discover more ways to meet their dog’s needs through games, enrichment, calmness activities, confidence building and connection.
Because sometimes a walk is great
Sometimes it overwhelms
Sometimes it isn’t possible
And sometimes dogs simply need more
C
Calm the body
Helping dogs slow down physically through thoughtful movement, calm activities and games that reduce frantic energy rather than adding to it.
A
Activate the brain
Giving dogs meaningful ways to think, problem solve, sniff, search and learn so they feel mentally fulfilled, not just physically tired.
L
Lower Stress
Creating routines, activities and environments that help dogs (and their owners) feel calmer, safer and less overwhelmed in everyday life.
M
Make a connection
Building a stronger relationship through games, teamwork and shared experiences that help dogs and owners feel more connected to each other.
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Wags Without Walks Club
A friendly online membership full of support, inspiration and step-by-step guidance.
🐾 Weekly live Zoom sessions
🐾 Games and activities library
🐾 Paws for Thought discussions
🐾 Supportive community
🐾 On-demand video library
🐾 Activities adaptable for all dogs
Suitable for:
🐶 Puppies
🐶 Older dogs
🐶 Reactive dogs
🐶 Fit & healthy dogs
🐶 Dogs on rest
🐶 Beginners
🐶 Training enthusiasts
Not ready to join the club yet?
JOIN BEYOND THE WALK
Our free Facebook community packed with games, ideas, live sessions and owners who understand.
The Vet Says Rest
THE BOOK THAT STARTED IT ALL
The Vet Says Rest has helped thousands of owners discover ways to support dogs on restricted exercise through enrichment, calmness and connection.
Coaching
PERSONALISED COACHING
1-2-1 support via Zoom tailored to you and your dog. Get personalised enrichment advice.
for pet professionals
Help your clients between sessions with games-based support, enrichment and realistic activities they can adapt for real life.
meet Laura
Based in rural Scotland, I’m passionate about helping dogs and their owners through kind, reward-based training.
I share my home with my own dogs — Siri the Dalmatian, Mungo the Spaniel and Emba the Pomeranian cross Chihuahua — who constantly inspire the games, enrichment and real-life training ideas I now share with owners around the world.
🐾 IMDT Qualified dog trainer.
🐾 20 years experience professionally training dogs
🐾 Author of The Vet Says Rest
🐾 Expert trainer on Channel 4’s Superstar Dogs
🐾National Nosework Association Trial Organiser and ORT host