Busy Paws

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Busy Paws Academy
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George Ellis
George Ellis
2021-04-19T06:24:00+0000
We joined a 6 week puppy training programme on Zoom with Anna and we cannot thank her enough! We got our puppy on week... 5 so we had all the knowledge prior to getting him. Having a WhatsApp group with all the videos that we can still refer to now is brilliant! Anna was so helpful, very knowledgeable and we were all able to ask any questions that we wanted to throughout the session! It has really helped put our pup in the right direction from the word go! Thank you!read more
Hannah Waterhouse
Hannah Waterhouse
2021-04-15T09:40:43+0000
We recently joined the 6 week course for our new puppy. Despite being over Zoom it was well worth it and we had perfect... foundations for Cooper and us as a family. Would definitely recommend Anna and her techniques. He is now 13 weeks old and people already comment on how well behaved he is!read more
Mary Bolton
Mary Bolton
2021-04-14T14:25:30+0000
Anna has been an essential part of Banjo’s training. We adopted Banjo at 8 months old and he really hadn’t had much... education before then. We had visited another puppy class which gave us very little benefit in comparison to a couple of sessions with Anna. Anna taught me how to teach Banjo and gave tips and techniques which could be applied to any training. I have been able to apply these to teach Banjo all sorts of tricks! Anna offers the personal touch, we had 1:1 sessions with backup videos, documentation and support, all of which was new to us. Anna really cares about the dogs she’s helping and it shows. He’s not a perfectly behaved puppy but he’s safe and trustworthy, Anna is firm and fair. She pointed out what I was doing to encourage the undesirable behaviour and showed me how to correct it. Thank you Anna!read more
Ryah Ryah
Ryah Ryah
2021-02-19T21:47:49+0000
Virtual puppy classes were great! Very informative with a nice balance between knowledge and videos. Thanks Anna ☺️
Jerome Alexander
Jerome Alexander
2021-02-17T21:47:01+0000
It has been a pleasure working with Anna to help my Romanian rescue with her reactivity and engagement issues. We've... really learnt a lot in a very short space of time, in a very communicative, easy to understand and fun way. Highly recommended!read more
Thanh Talizing
Thanh Talizing
2021-02-14T14:32:46+0000
We came to Anna when our rescue pup was reactive towards humans and dogs, and extremely protective over me. Walks were... stressful and we couldn't trust her. We were so close to giving up on our pup. We had a 1-1 session and Anna taught us about engagement, communication, body language, boundaries, mental stimulation, giving our dog a job and purpose, and gave us a comprehensive report to work with. I (just me, no dog) also got to observed a whole course of her puppy classes to nail the basics and build a strong foundation. We also received helpful nutritional advice, which improved her focus and mood instantly. Our dog is now 1.5 years old and has come so far. Still work in progress but Anna is always ready to give helpful feedback, encouragement, and straight-talking training advice to address any roadblocks. My only regret is that I wish we had reached out much earlier so that we could have been better trainers for our dog. If you are serious about making changes and putting in the work, I highly recommend working with Anna whether that's for 1-1 training, puppy classes or walking/socialisation. Anna is very experienced, skillful, and passionate about dogs, so you and your dog will be in safe hands. Keep up the amazing work that you do. You've made a huge difference to our lives. Thank you so much!read more
RaduĹĄka SonrientĂŠ
RaduĹĄka SonrientĂŠ
2020-11-27T17:23:51+0000
If you are looking for someone who understands dogs behaviour in and out, you’re in the right place. Anna knows... exactly what she is doing, we learned a lot in a very short time!! she kindly adjusted our puppy classes to a one to one sessions which helped me massively!! My 5 month old pup Kylie is much more behaved and not so distracted when on the walks, she knows when to stop when trying to be naughty, I can comfortably go for a walk in a park knowing she won’t run away from me or get in trouble, all thanks to Anna’s advice! Also, Anna takes her job and training seriously and therefore if you FOLLOW her advice you can get ready to have an absolutely amazing pupster 👌🏻👌🏻 Many thanks, we couldn’t be happier!!read more
Alice Hewitt
Alice Hewitt
2020-11-15T17:16:22+0000
Anna is an incredibly gifted dog trainer as well as a caring and thoughtful person. You can see the instant engagement... of the dogs that she works with and having met her only a handful of times she has already helped to build my confidence which in turn has helped build my dogs. I would highly recommend Busy Paws Academy to anyone.read more
Jess Jones
Jess Jones
2020-10-27T21:45:19+0000
I would highly recommend Anna at Busy Paws Academy to anyone looking to train your doggies! Albert is now just 18 weeks... old but we are so happy with his behaviour and obedience after completing the training course. The classes are held in a very large garden which means even with COVID restrictions it is easy to remain socially distanced and complete the training efficiently. Anna is so knowledgable on everything so not only provided us with a really good training regime with everything we needed to know but was able to answer any additional questions I had along the way. You also get pre reading materials prior to each session and videos after each class recapping what you learnt that day, which, you remain to be able to access after completing the course. Overall, Anna’s ethic to training is like no other and proves it’s success in your pup! Would do it all over again ☺️read more
Emma Bailey
Emma Bailey
2020-10-27T21:36:50+0000
I would highly recommend Busy Paws for your puppy training, Anna is brilliant with both puppies and their owners even... took time outside of the lesson to help me out with my stubborn puppy 😀 . The reading material and videos really help when you get home and being able to share them with the family so everyone is involved is brilliant, thank you Anna Oscar still listens to your voice on the whats ap videos 😊read more
Cindy Stott
Cindy Stott
2020-10-27T20:24:07+0000
Anna was a great trainer and really helped with Charlie’s training and development. We learned a lot as well and... Charlie always had a great time. The training sessions were really helpful and socially distant which always made us feel safe during these times. She also always provided interesting reading material before the sessions and then followed up each class with videos for us to use at home. Would highly recommend Anna 🐶read more
Laura Sexstone
Laura Sexstone
2020-10-27T16:24:15+0000
Anna was great as a trainer and made a real difference with my puppy Barney. Gave theory info prior to sessions,... practical tuition during sessions and followed up with video examples afterwards which really helped. I really liked her sensible no nonsense approach to dog training that really made sense. Would highly recommendread more
Charlotte Ashbridge
Charlotte Ashbridge
2020-09-20T19:38:11+0000
Anna and Busy Paws Academy are just incredible. I was so worried about how we would train and socialise our... (unintentional) lockdown baby, but Anna has been there for us every step of the way (from an appropriate social distance of course)! We have just completed puppy classes with Anna, and both her knowledge and patience are fantastic. She really goes above and beyond to help her clients. We also send our puppy to socialisation once a week and have noticed a really positive change in her reactions to other dogs. She is learning fast from the other dogs and in particular, Anna’s own dogs who are fantastic examples of we work. I‘m so pleased my friend recommended Busy Paws to me, and would gladly recommend them to others 🐾read more
Giulia Consorti
Giulia Consorti
2020-06-10T16:41:06+0000
I contacted Anna after working with 2 different trainers in the past year. My girl is a CC of 1 year old who’s always... been really afraid of strangers and bikers. The first trainer didn’t understand Mia at all, the second one help us way more, but there was something missing. I contacted Anna and she’s been available to help us straight away, we met the week after at the park. As soon as she met us she suggested to change the lead with a different kind and Mia completely changed in just 10 minutes. She was a different dog. During the walk Anna gave us a lot of tips and advices, which we followed straight away. From that day Mia improved day by day, so quickly, both inside the house and outside, especially with strangers! My boyfriend and I couldn’t be more glad and happy, the 3 of us can finally have the life we wanted, bringing Mia with us everywhere we go. We even started to bring her to friend’s house (something impossible to do until 2 months ago) and she is just AMAZING! Thank you Anna for everything, you changed our life!read more
David Adams
David Adams
2020-02-04T21:38:29+0000
Anna has worked wonders with our Dobermann. When she first met him, he was boisterous and really quite a bit out of... control. After he had got us into trouble a few times, especially with his OTT attempts to play with every dog in the park and jump up at every person in the park, we went looking for help. We had some helpful advice from another trainer, but it was when Anna was recommended to us and we discovered that she has a Dobe of her own that everything started to change. We love her no-nonsense approach and her high energy interaction with Prince, to which he responds very positively. Now we are trying to be as upbeat and exciting for him as she is. Anna is turning our hyper hound into a really happy good boy.read more
Sara Carr
Sara Carr
2019-12-14T15:46:10+0000
I highly recommend using Anna for puppy training if you have a puppy and want some 1:1 guidance on how to get the best... out of your pup. I was amazed at how much we learnt in our sessions and she built a lovely bond with Monty so he was always extremely happy to see her. She is always flexible at working around times with you and a real pleasure to be around. Monty is now 9 months, has great recall and lovely manners around other dogs.read more
Michaela Mill
Michaela Mill
2019-12-01T21:40:36+0000
We contacted Anna at Busy Paws to help with our puppy as he was so timid and nervous of other dogs. She had him once a... week for socialisation sessions for a month or so and the difference was amazing! He is now a sociable and playful dog and he loved his time with Anna and her pack. I'd definitely recommend Busy Paws and their services.read more
Lady-Debby Tarrant
Lady-Debby Tarrant
2019-09-28T13:09:50+0000
Attended the Dog Law Seminar this morning. The content was really interesting and informative. Laws & Regulations were... explained thoroughly and in a way that could be understood by all. Will definitely be booking in again for future workshops / seminars xread more
Dan Keast
Dan Keast
2019-09-17T20:46:55+0000
Once again today I was reminded of how much Archie (the dog) gets from time spent at Busy Paws socialisation sessions.... He is never happier than when heading off to spend time with other dogs and likewise I am always 100% confident that he is looked after, learning and growing in the environment I would want. Can't imagine what he or I would do without the education and stimulation Busy Paws provides for Archie.read more
David Beavis
David Beavis
2019-06-04T08:07:34+0000
2 weeks after getting our Pup Louis he went to socialisation with Busy Paws, we had a free consult to meet the other... dogs, see the amazing space Anna provides them and discuss the little mans bright future along with a lot of helpful information from Anna. Even after his first class he seemed like a reformed Pup being much calmer at home and more engaged with us, the socialisation alone has brought so much value to his life he’s learnt a lot of good behaviours from the other dogs and is confident and very sociable on walks but knows to respect other dogs space and how to play nice! I’ve also taken Louis to a 1on1 session as I know Anna is a fountain of knowledge always studying and away at seminars to update her knowledge on the latest research in her field. We primarily worked on recall as he’s a sight hound which can be notorious for doing a runner, by the end of the walk he was recalling with huge distractions such as other dogs playing or even being recalled out of play! I took on some homework from that session and put in the work and he’s now so well behaved for a puppy and loves his training time. Also Anna is always at the other end of the phone going above and beyond to give great advice to me as a first time owner. Can not say thank you enough Anna we’re very proud of our boy and grateful for your Academy 🐾read more
Natalie Williams
Natalie Williams
2019-02-13T13:58:24+0000
We (both humans and dog) love Anna and “her pack” I had the pleasure of joining Anna on introductory walk prior to... officially joining Busy Paws Academy. It’s evident that Anna has high standards, she has amazing control of all dogs but most of all she has a big heart for her pack. Communication is great, just the right level for us. We love the photos especially during the settling in phase. We believe that our dog has a great time when out with Busy Paws Academy. Our dog is pretty well behaved but we have definitely seen an improvement in his manners (he’s cute so he pushes his luck sometimes) - the improvement is due to Anna. Thank you. ❤️🐶❤️read more
David Helme
David Helme
2018-11-19T09:22:23+0000
Very friendly and understands dogs and their owners
Caroline Allum
Caroline Allum
2018-04-24T16:05:24+0000
Anna has been looking after my Labrador in day care for 18 months whilst I am at work. She is, quite simply, Martha's... 'other mum'. The dogs all adore her and are looked after as though they are at home (probably better!). Facilities at Busy Paws are amazing: a large, secure garden, a doggy annex with bathroom to keep the dogs clean, lots of toys and even more cuddles. They have a long walk in the mornings and then can chill/play with their friends until it is home time. Anna is a trained dog behaviourist and all the dogs are beautifully behaved because of her. There is no-one I would trust more with my most treasured possession!read more
Daniela Snovakova
Daniela Snovakova
2017-05-23T21:36:12+0000
Busy Paws is a fun place for pooches. I walked with them a few times when visiting Bristol and it is always a pleasure... to do so.read more
Annabel Berkeley
Annabel Berkeley
2016-09-09T10:41:24+0000
Claire Hussey
Claire Hussey
2016-04-27T09:15:06+0000
Bear has been going to doggy day care for over a year or so now. Anna has been fantastic, working around my hours at... work, picking bear up and dropping him off. Everytime I get his lunch box out ready he sits at the front door all night waiting for Anna, even on days that he is not going he sits at the door and waits. Bear always comes home exhausted, he can barely lift his head half the time. Now on his walks he is much more sociable with other dogs and people. The efficient and easy way she runs her business makes it no fuss for me, I would recommend her to anyone.read more
Nadeen Mugliston
Nadeen Mugliston
2015-10-09T16:28:32+0000
Our relationship with Busy Paws started when Archie (the world's cutest puppy) was about 3 months old. He was starting... to get very sure of himself at home and we wanted to socialise him with other dogs. So we contacted Anna from Busy Paws and have not looked back since. She has since allowed us to bring Archie on walks with the other dogs from the Busy Paws Pack. We cannot explain how good this has been for Archie, he has gone from a puppy who was slightly shy to a confident, playful young dog. Being confident that all the dogs are being supervised by someone who really cares for them has really put our minds at ease. It really is great fun (for us and Archie) to walk with dogs as happy as the Busy Paws Pack. Due to our awkward working hours Anna has also had Archie for a couple of Day Care sessions, which have been brilliant, we have not had any concerns about leaving Archie with Anna and know that he is being well cared for and not spoilt (too much). He has always come home a very happy dog, so much so that he doesn't really seem to want to leave. As if any further testament is needed, to the brilliant care and attention that Anna shows to the Busy Paws Pack. The other evening Anna popped round to drop some things off and Archie would not leave her alone; he brought her toys, gave her cuddles and all the time looked very pleased with himself. (He is not normally this excited to see us......Traitor!) We cannot thank Anna and the Busy Paws Pack enough for all the help and fun they have given both us and Archie. Thanks for all the fun, Nadeen, Dan and Archieread more
John Lewis
John Lewis
2015-08-15T07:49:35+0000
Bobby loves it at Anna's. He's quite nervous dog and Anna has made him feel very at home and she also spoils him with... cuddles! Thankyou Annaread more
Camille Newby
Camille Newby
2015-07-30T16:46:37+0000
Rachael Farrant
Rachael Farrant
2015-01-09T18:52:26+0000
Lily-Rose had her first day at Busy Paws day care today. I got home from work to nothing... Not even a lift of her head... from her bed! She seems to of had a fab day with Anna and her pooches. A very tired little girl so lots of snuggles this eve. Thanks you Anna you are fabread more
Susan Kelly
Susan Kelly
2014-07-11T21:42:35+0000
Jana Ĺ peldovĂĄ
Jana Ĺ peldovĂĄ
2014-03-04T21:00:40+0000
Joana LeitĂŁo
Joana LeitĂŁo
2013-12-23T15:34:03+0000
Miroslav Lee
Miroslav Lee
2013-11-22T14:55:14+0000
Monika Tomovčíková
Monika Tomovčíková
2013-11-15T21:47:41+0000
Daniel Bratchel
Daniel Bratchel
2013-10-28T08:45:01+0000
Georgina Smith
Georgina Smith
2013-10-18T19:02:59+0000
Julia Henderson
Julia Henderson
2013-10-11T14:19:11+0000
Charlotte Websdale
Charlotte Websdale
2013-09-08T15:41:19+0000
Thomas Wylde
Thomas Wylde
2013-09-05T12:09:40+0000
Lenka VadelovĂĄ
Lenka VadelovĂĄ
2013-08-29T19:12:26+0000
Elle Pemberton
Elle Pemberton
2013-08-11T13:56:57+0000
Darren Sealey
Darren Sealey
2013-08-09T13:24:21+0000
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  1. Victoria Terry

    We highly recommend BusyPaws online puppy training courses, as these virtual sessions allowed the whole family to be involved right from the start. It was really positive not to have to attend busy, noisy puppy classes, which would have been overwhelming for our puppy and made it harder for us to concentrate on the training too. Anna expertly provided us with clear, well-presented information each week and the group members were given plenty of time to feedback on our puppies’ progress and receive tips on how to rectify any problem specific to our dogs. The classes focused extremely well on engagement and the core commands and both we and our puppy continue to enjoy working on these behaviours, which are helping make her a well-behaved, sensible, happy dog.

    Thank you so much Anna, the Terry family, and from Nettle, woof!

  2. This was an excellent puppy training class with Anna, our first time owning a puppy so we weren’t sure what style of training to go for but this class matched our dog breeder’s recommendations and turned out to be exactly what suited us and our puppy.

    We didn’t want a crazy puppy session where they all end up biting each other and become filled up with high energy treats! With Anna’s class it teaches you and your puppy how to interact, how to control, how to develop a trusting relationship and also prevent the worries and concerns dealing with yours and other dogs.

    It’s wonderful to now have a puppy that respects and responds to us, when we need it. There was no time wasted on performing tricks, everything had a purpose and a reason. If you do want tricks then this could be a good basis to build from.

    Lots of information was provided before and after each class to make the most of the time, even videos were uploaded if we missed a class. What was also useful were the ‘how to’ sheets provided after the lesson, to remind us the steps to practice.

  3. Well what can I say apart from Anna is amazing!! she got our crazy Doberman with in one session to walk along side, respond to commands and a pleasure to walk!! she is very good, friendly, and always there to give advice which worked amazingly for us. I couldn’t recommend Anna enough, and I am still in shock after a few hours, just how much she changed Bella to be obedient, and responsive and we now have the confidence to take her out in busy places off lead in fields. couldn’t thank and recommend enough!! thank you Anna for giving us the confidence and a much better behaved Bella xxx

  4. Although our rescue greyhound Theo had passed dog obedience classes,
    behaviour in class is not always the same as an open environment. Here
    an animal is faced with an ever changing scene with which it may
    sometimes have difficulty coping. Under these circumstances there is
    need for further instruction.
    Anna came to help us as Theo was reacting to random dogs as well as to
    certain houses where dogs would bark at him through windows, doors or
    from gardens. Anna watched me lead Theo on a walk first, past known
    trigger areas, then she took over. She introduced a different lead,
    more comfortable, whilst still enabling control. She then demonstrated
    how she would deal with the situations.
    Anna also reinforced the system of blocking, putting oneself between
    the dog and source of anxiety. Also how to dissuade other dogs from
    approaching. We learnt square bashing, with Theo trained to follow
    commands for a change of direction on a long line. Anna also
    reinforced the point of setting up for success, not leading Theo into
    a stressful situation.
    She also reinforced the concept that he should love his name and that
    his owners were able to protect him and that I should try to remain
    un-phased , calm and not to display panic. Anna demonstrated clearly
    all the procedures she recommended and explained the reasons behind
    them. She met with us several times to monitor our progress and kept
    in touch by messaging.
    Having followed the system outlined by Anna, Theo’s behaviour has
    improved over the past few weeks. He is far calmer when confronted
    with sudden experiences that used to cause him stress. As a
    consequence I am more confident whilst walking him as I now have the
    where with all to deal with situations.
    Anna is totally professional and we have no hesitation in recommending
    her. Plus Theo adores her.

  5. Anna has been helping us with our young Labrador Blue. Blue loves everyone and everything and we were becoming invisible to her when we out on our walks. Anna could see that we were becoming a little stressed.

    Anna invited us to her home and within five minutes Blue was a different dog, even though there were other dogs to play with and a new area to explore. Anna gave us some training exercises to do (we were being trained more than Blue) and off we went. Anna then visited us at home to see how we were getting on and we have met at the park for further tips.

    With Anna’s help and guidance, we now have a happy dog who is responsive and fun to take on walks and we are happy owners. We could not have done it without Anna!

  6. Nadeen, Dan and Archie

    Our relationship with Busy Paws started when Archie (the world’s cutest puppy) was about 3 months old. He was starting to get very sure of himself at home and we wanted to socialise him with other dogs. So we contacted Anna from Busy Paws and have not looked back since. She has since allowed us to bring Archie on walks with the other dogs from the Busy Paws Pack. We cannot explain how good this has been for Archie, he has gone from a puppy who was slightly shy to a confident, playful young dog. Being confident that all the dogs are being supervised by someone who really cares for them has really put our minds at ease. It really is great fun (for us and Archie) to walk with dogs as happy as the Busy Paws Pack.

    Due to our awkward working hours Anna has also had Archie for a couple of Day Care sessions, which have been brilliant, we have not had any concerns about leaving Archie with Anna and know that he is being well cared for and not spoilt (too much). He has always come home a very happy dog, so much so that he doesn’t really seem to want to leave.
    As if any further testament is needed, to the brilliant care and attention that Anna shows to the Busy Paws Pack. The other evening Anna popped round to drop some things off and Archie would not leave her alone; he brought her toys, gave her cuddles and all the time looked very pleased with himself. (He is not normally this excited to see us……Traitor!)

    We cannot thank Anna and the Busy Paws Pack enough for all the help and fun they have given both us and Archie.

    Thanks for all the fun,
    Nadeen, Dan and Archie

  7. Emily,Andy and Jack

    Anna is amazing! My collie Jack adores her and enjoys his cuddles with her. She always bends over backwards for us and I trust her impeccably to ensure my doggy is safe. The best dog walker in Bristol!!!

  8. Rachael and Lily-Rose

    Lily-Rose had her first day at Busy Paws day care today. I got home from work to nothing… Not even a lift of her head from her bed! She seems to of had a fab day with Anna and her pooches. A very tired little girl so lots of snuggles this eve. Thanks you Anna you are fab

  9. Sian,Dora and Lottie

    I can’t thank Busy Paws enough. Anna has connected with both my dogs amazingly! Dora and Lottie both love going to daycare and crash out on the sofa in the evenings (peace and quiet which is brill!) It’s lovely to know that they get a really good walk and constant attention plus playing with lots of other dogs too. Anna’s very understanding of dogs personalities and has mastered my two completely. I couldn’t be happier and would recommend Anna to anyone!

  10. Hayley,Malcolm, Dougal & Bella

    We contacted Anna when our working hours increased, meaning our Miniature Schnauzer Bella & Working Cocker Spaniel Dougal, would be left home alone longer than we were comfortable with.

    Bella and Dougal currently spend every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with Anna and the other paws. They are always happy to see Anna in the morning and always wagging their tales when we collect them in the afternoon. They are both very calm in the evening and seem very contended, which is pleasing for us.

    Anna is a genuine dog lover with a very friendly approach, and we are very pleased she is located so close to us, as there is no other service good enough for our two little monsters.

    Anna provides a service beyond 5 stars and is highly recommended by us.

  11. Nathan & Freddie

    Prior to meeting Anna, we had a previous ‘unsuccessful’ taster of Doggie Day Care through another provider. Whilst my partner was not worried about Freddie joining Anna and her ‘pack’ at Busy Paws I was quite apprehensive of putting Freddie in doggie day care again. However within the first five minutes of meeting Anna, and watching her interact with not only Freddie but the other dogs in her care, my fears were put to rest. Anna has always been accommodating with appointments, and I am under no doubt that whilst in her care Freddie gets the care and attention he deserves…plus lots of interaction and play time as he always comes back absolutely shattered!!

  12. Jo, Jules and fudge

    We needed to find somewhere to look after our cocker spaniel pup for a few days a week. We are so lucky to have found Anna. We looked at many places but no other doggy day care places open up their houses to the dogs and treat them like their own. Fudgey was only 9 months when he first started going with many puppy bad habits. Due to Anna’s hard work he is becoming the most lovely and sweet natured dog. Anna allows us to change what days we use her service which is vital for us as we both work shifts. There are not many places that allow this flexibility.
    I recommend Busy paws to all dog owners out there. You can be sure that your pooch would be safe, happy and loved whilst in Anna’s care.

  13. Angie,Martin and Logan

    We needed to find someone to look after our English Springer Spaniel as our friend who usually looked after him was stopping boarding.
    We honestly thought we would never find someone we would be happy to leave Logan with. A neighbour of ours recommended Anna as she had boarded her dog with her and was very satisfied with Anna’s services and she knew how concerned I was to find someone suitable. When I met Anna I thought she was very professional, caring and loving. I told her about Logan’s allergies and she asked us to let know everything about him.
    When we returned from our vacation abroad we could see how happy he was and that he had been very well looked after. Thanks Anna you are a treasure. We will be using your services again and again. we will recommend you to all our friends and anyone looking to board their dogs. Absolutely PERFECT is how we see you and your service

  14. Emma and Russ

    We use daycare regularly for our Springer spaniel, Bracken and have been doing so for several months now. We were over the moon from the very start with Anna, her professionalism and her way with not just Bracken but all the other dogs too. He loves going there and is spoiled with all the things that we are happy him being spoiled with… lots of attention and long walks! Doggy heaven! When Bracken wasn’t well, Anna checked in with us regularly to see how he was doing and has gone out of her way to accommodate him whilst he’s been under the weather. We’ll be using Anna for boarding him soon and are happy we can relax whilst on holiday knowing he is well cared for and in a homely environment with lots of stimulation around him. Attention-wise, we know we ask for a lot for our dog whom is our “baby” and Anna delivers on this. A 100% reliable and a genuine dog-lover. Anna comes highly recommended!!! Thank you.

  15. My beautiful cocker spaniel, Axl, has been with Anna for about 7 months now and I was very dubious about having some one I didn’t know, be responsible for my pooch. Anna immediately put me at ease, explained everything clearly to me and was very honest. Ever since then, I have seen her regularly with all the dogs and they are well behaved and are the happiest things you’ve ever seen! Watching them all run around playing with each other is a joy and it’s because of Anna and how she looks after them. She’s always helped and supported me with my hard work schedule and I’d truly be lost without her. I would highly recommend Anna to anyone and feel very comforted knowing Anna is looking after him whilst I’m working. Thank you so much for everything x

  16. On Monday 31st 2014 me and my husband went to Anna’s house to book in my westie for 10 days we started talking about my pet the first thing I said was my westie is allergic to quite a lot of things, but unfortunately Anna ignored me and did let my pet on the grass witch he is allergic to. When I did mention it before, so Anna kept talking and making up her rules, but actually she should be listening to what the costumers say to explain there pets conditions first we found it very rude and offensive we automatically made a decision that our pet isn’t ment to be here, please make sure if you want your pet to stay with busy paws give your conditions about your pet first so you can trust busy paws to understand it and do what you say for you pet.

    Anna’s Response:
    I am sorry you feel this way, Busy Paws strives to accommodate all our customers’ needs and I always try to be clear about the ground rules so there is no confusion.
    When you arrived you were carrying Westie because you said he may make a mess in the house. This is why I let him in to the garden to have a sniff around and when you mentioned Westie’s allergy to grass you also said that he had had the injections for the allergy. I also informed you straightaway that I couldn’t do anything about having grass in the garden and that we wouldn’t stop him from getting in to the garden (as otherwise we will have to lock him away which would be the same as a Kennel!).
    Despite this, I agreed that I would home-cook for your dog, feed him with a spoon as you do, make sure he has a coat on when on the harness so he doesn’t feel uncomfortable and that, when possible, we will clean him after going to the toilet. While being on trial your dog made few messes (urine) in the house but I still agreed I could work with him. You also stated that you didn’t want your dog to be walked as he is not used to it and so his paws would hurt.
    Being difficult is not what we do, but your dog needed specialist care and Busy Paws is only set up to deliver a deluxe, fun and active holiday ‘home from home’. We have a lot of happy customers and repeat business.

  17. I needed day care for my hungarian vizsla puppy Chloe as i was going into hospital for a hip replacement. Anna was recomended to me by a friend Julie. As soon as I met Anna I knew she would take good care of Chloe, there was an instant bond between the two of them. It was important to me that Anna would let Chloe off the lead to run around and have plenty of exercise as she was still very lively. Anna takes all the dogs out for lovely long walks, check out the pictures on her facebook page, they all have such a great time together. Chloe gets so excited when Anna comes to colllect her in the morning, she can’t wait to go off for the day.I am so happy and lucky that I have Anna to look after Chloe, she is such a lovely lady who offers a great service

  18. Our Darcy has been a day care client since September and she loves her time at Busy Paws. It is a relief to know she is having a good time, and being cared for while we are at work. She gets taken on lovely long walks, and spends the rest of the day playing with the others. Anna is a real dog lover, understands them, and is an excellent handler. She puts the welfare of the dogs first, and provides a home from home environment. We have also used the boarding service, and I had no feelings of anxiety while we were away, which says it all. Darcy is coming up to a year old, and the socialisation has also been brilliant for her development. It is very important to us that she is looked after by someone responsible and professional. When I drop Darcy off at Busy Paws in the morning she is always ridiculously excited and pulling to get in the house. Brilliant service all round

  19. Madeleine Andre-Fanandez

    I was so great full to Anna for looking after Alfie, I was worried because at times he can be a bit mad, but didn’t want to leave him in kennels as he had not enjoyed it at all previously. It was such a relief to come back and see how happy he had been while we were away. It was also great to be able to see pictures of his adventures on Facebook. I can now look forward to my next summer holiday knowing that Alfie will be in a safe place, as well as our new dog Ivy. Thank you so much and sorry i have been so disorganised. x

  20. Angela, John, Sara and Candy, October 29, 2013 at 20:45

    We recently left Candy our 6 year old Bichon Frise with Anna to go on Holiday for a week and I was so happy to leave her in a loving homely environment. Anna is amazing with the dogs and Candy looked happy and contented on the Facebook page I would not hesitate to leave Candy with Anna as its like her 2nd home. Thank you so much Anna

  21. We left Weston with Anna for 3 weeks while we went abroad and we could see what a great time he was having by the photos Anna left on her Facebook page. He came back a changed dog he had learnt to share his cuddles so now the cats get a chance as well and interacts a lot better as well. We can only thank Anna for what a good job she did looking after Weston for us, he will return to Anna when we go away again. We can only say thank you to Anna for the care she showed to him and for keeping his paws busy.

  22. Buzz is a bonkers Springer Spaniel with tonnes of energy, having being injured for a year now it was important for me to find someone who would be happy and ok with looking after Buzz, even with an open wound while I was on holiday. I am fussy about his care but Anna was confident and nothing seemed too much trouble even after I made a change of date and added on an extra day!
    It was really lovely to get messages and photo’s from Anna showing Buzz had settled well and was getting lots of cuddles from her and enjoying company with the other dogs. (although I hear he was a bit of a flirt)
    I would definitely recommend Anna and Busy Paws looking for a home from home for their dogs. Thank you so much 🙂

  23. Katerina and Honey

    I was the typical over anxious dog owner when I first met Anna, my dog Honey is a 14 years old rescue dog who has been with me for the last 4 years, she is anxious, suffers from epilepsy and shes only been away from me and home for one night!
    I had a family wedding to attend abroad for a 2 weeks and I didn’t like the idea of kennelling her at all. I found out about Busypaws, read the reviews and decided home boarding was the way to go. After a chat and a trial stayover I felt much better about leaving Honey in Annas care, even issuing medication twice a say wasn’t an issue for Anna. Leaving honey for the 2 weeks was heart wrenching but my mind was put at ease with updates from Anna about her progress via text and I knew Anna would go above and beyond to ensure Honey was happy and felt at home. I know Honey had a wonderful time with Anna and Richard and her new friends (especially Bob by the pictures!) and was looked after with love and attention, her knowledge of dog behaviour and her energy for them is amazing. It was great to see Honey being so social with the other dogs. Honey loved her stay and had a choice of 3 beds of which she used them all!! Since returning I have noticed she is much more confident walks without drooping her head and is more relaxed! Having Anna and Richard around all the time and being able to socialise with the other dogs in day care was like a doggy rehab! I cannot express how happy and thankful I am to both Anna and Richard for taking such good care of Honey and I wont hesitate to use Busypaws again. Not only did I enjoy my holiday but I know Honey had one too! THANKYOU Anna and Honey will be coming to stay again soon 🙂

  24. We left our 18 month-old Labrador in Anna’s capable hands for 2 weeks while we were busy getting married abroad and Bailey absolutely loved her time there. She was very well looked after and made loads of friends. When you leave your dog with Anna, you know he/she is going to be as happy with her as he is with you at home (if not more!!!). Anna is very experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to canine behaviour and we love the way she handles dogs in general, with a firm, yet very caring way. Thanks to Busy Paws’ facebook and the daily feed of pictures, we were able to see how much fun Bailey was having. We will definitely leave Bailey with these guys next time we go on holiday, it’s a no brainer really! Avoid the kennel, do your dog a favour and leave him/her with Anna and Richard, you and your dog won’t regret it! Best boarding family ever 🙂

  25. Roxy or ‘Roxanne’ as she was affectionately nicknamed by Anna is not any easy dog to look after! Although very cute and very loving she has many bad habits, including, chewing, barking, steeling things, pulling at cars etc. etc., we aren’t ever able to leave her with people as we don’t trust her! With Anna she was surprisingly well behaved! She had lot’s of walks, lot’s of play time with the others and therefore was happy and content in her temporary home! We had no unexpected bills when we return from our trips away which is a bonus! Anna really does go above and beyond, Roxy always comes back happy, sleepy and last time I noticed had a very healthy coat and not as much malting! (she had obviously had a good brush). She really knows what she is doing I would highly recommend her for owners of energetic dogs as opposed to kennels!

  26. Julie, Emily and David

    This was the first time that Fergus our 3yr old Irish Terrier has stayed with anyone other than family. He got on like a house on fire, really enjoying the company of the other dogs. When Fergus sprained his leg over enthusiastically chasing a ball Anna took very good care of him. She sent us regular updates and photos. Anna obviously loves dogs and is very knowledgeable and experienced. I would recommend her to anyone.

  27. Monty’s holidays!
    Monty has just returned from his 2 week holiday whilst we were off on ours. Peace of mind, and to know that your family pet is safe, secure and so content helped us to enjoy our holiday even more.
    Anna kept us posted regularly with txt’s and photos on Facebook, showing Monty looking so happy and enjoying the company of his new friends. The updates were really valued by us and kept all of us smiling.
    Anna’s care and focussed attention for her guests stands out and her additional advice and specialist training has helped us with Monty now that he’s home.
    The controlled socialising with the other dogs and the lovely environment means we can leave our Monty with no concerns and safe in the knowledge that he is happy to stay.
    This is 5* care & accommodation for dogs and we both highly recommend Anna & ‘Busy Paws’ to all…he shall return!!:-))

  28. Kay, Andy and Sooty

    We recently left our 7 year old labradoodle with Anna for 2 weeks whilst I was recovering from surgery. Sooty can be a handful when he wants and it was great to see how well he settled in and what fun he was having judging by all of the lovely pictures on Facebook. I was a bit worried that he wouldn’t want to come home! I wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend Busypaws to anyone wanting their dog well looked after and I’m sure Sooty is looking forward to his next stay in September when we go on holiday. Kay & Andy, Weston-Super-Mare.

  29. Khirsti - Archie & George

    My two dogs recently spent 3 days being looked after by Anna, my Tibetan Terrier suffers from separation anxiety and this is the first time he’d been left with anyone other than family. The first day he cried for a while when left, however, by the 3rd day he was crying to get into Anna’s which is testimony in itself to the very homely environment provided by Anna. Will definitely be using her again. Khirsti, Bristol

  30. We recently left Ludo our 10 month old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with Anna while we went on holiday for 2 weeks. This is the first time we had left him. We knew he was in good hands and I think Anna fell in love with him. She texted us while we were away advising what they had been doing and how he was. He loves the company of all other dogs so I wasn’t expecting problems but she did call him a cheeky monkey once for “stealing” the food meant for another dog. I would have no hesitation in leaving Ludo again with Anna or recommending her to other dog owners. Alan & Chris, Cardiff

  31. After always having to endure a 2 hour long car journey to my mum’s whenever I needed a dog sitter, I can not explain how fantastic it was to find Anna in Bristol. A real home from home. This was really important to me, as Fudge is a very sensitive 14 year old greyhound.
    Anna knows dogs perfectly and truly understands all your needs. Everything is so organised and easy. She was able to make sure that the dogs Fudge spent time with were calm and therefore did not stress out my dog. The huge grassy back garden was a real hit! Anna also made sure that Fudge got time on her own to relax, while the other dogs had a lovely long walk.
    On collecting Fudge, she was having such a good time, she really wasn’t bothered about coming home. To me, this was a good sign.
    I have already booked Fudge in to have another ‘holiday’ and she is very much looking forward to it!! 🙂
    Thanks so much Anna.
    The ‘paws’ are most definitely kept VERY busy…..and VERY happy!

  32. A BIG THANKS to Anna for looking after Bob from 12 weeks old, visiting him twice a day to give him fun, food and lots (and lots) of cuddles. She has gone above and beyond that though, helping him socialize with other dogs and starting us out on the tricky path of lead walking – which I’m still trying to master! He has loved his days at doggy day care with Anna (and Millie, Anna’s cocker spaniel who is the BEST behaved dog ever). Anna has been brilliant, she genuinely cares about the dogs she is looking after and I thoroughly recommend her.

  33. Louise and William

    Absolutely amazing doggie holiday for our Cookiel! This was the first time we left our puppy and I must say she was in great hands, it was so reassuring having all the facebook updates and messages. I would highly recommend and have already referred friends to Anna.

  34. Barrie and Mary

    We would like to thank Anna for looking after Buggsy our dog for a week. It was wonderful to recieve texts letting us know how he was getting on and it was great to be able to go on the website and see pictures of Buggsy running around with the other dogs. I was very impressed with the service and would highly recommend busy paws to anyone. It’s not always easy to go on holiday leving your dog at home but Anna completely put me at ease by keeping me informed ……. Thank you Anna, Bugsy looks forward to seeing you again soon

  35. Zaklin and Snoopy

    As much as I love Snoopy, I am the first to admit he is not every body’s cup of tea, or rather everybody is not his. That is why I was concerned how he is going to get by when left with a complete stranger, but it turned out I had nothing to worry about. In the 12 years since Snoopy is part of my life, he has never ever got used to somebody as quickly as he did with Anna. I felt relieved when I found out he is happy and Ana is completely able to manage his challenging behavior. I would definitely recommend Busy Paws.

  36. Neil & Angie, Theo

    We would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to Anna for looking after our big 8 year old chocolate lab Theo. This was Theo’s first time in Anna’s care and as with any dog owner we did worry ( unnecessarily ) Theo settled in so well and and set up camp on the sofa (home from home). Anna was very accommodating to our requirements and made leaving Theo in her care/home very easy, so much so that we have already booked two more weekend stays for Theo!! Thank you again Anna and see you soon 🙂

  37. Siobhan, Hanzo

    Anna has been nothing but fantastic looking after my GSDxRottie ‘Hanzo’ for day care whilst myself and my partner are in the middle of relocating. Anna will go out of her way to ensure he is happy and comfortable, and is reassuring knowing that Anna can control a large breed dog. Hanzo is always so happy to go to busy paws and knackred each time I return. (Has even come home with his new favourite toy!!) Anna’s work with Hanzo has reflected in his homelife and has become more accepting to having a female leader whilst my partner is away, making for a happier dog and owner. I could not recommend the day care service anymore if I tried!!!

  38. Kirsty, John, Chloe and Mya :)

    Mya had such a lovely time when staying with Anna recently she absolutely loved all the cuddles and kisses and of course playing with Millie! Was lovely to see the regular photo updates of her enjoying herself 🙂 will definatley be booking with Busy Paws again as Mya can’t wait to come back to play!! x x x x x

  39. Mel and Digger

    My daughters and I were lucky enough to find Anna and the lovely Millie and her pups. We are now the proud owners of Digger who is an absolute joy. He is everything we wanted in a dog and more. He is a well balanced, well behaved, fun, joyful, puppy. I have no doubt that having such a great first 8 weeks of his life set him up to be all these things. Thank you, thank you Anna. Digger has completed our family. x

  40. We are so pleased to have found Anna who understands how much it means to have our dogs so well cared for. Busy Paws was a real find, and we have witnessed first hand how well Anna creates such a calm and comfortable home for our pets. Thank you Anna. We would recommend you to anyone.

  41. Rex enjoyed his stay with Anna a little too much! I think I will have to go away on business more often!! Rex has a lot of energy and I was a little concerned that Busy Paws wouldn’t be able to keep up, but I was wrong. He barely noticed me leaving and when I came back I could see that he had been well looked after and had a new friend in Millie. Thanks again and I would without a doubt recommend Busy Paws to anyone. Paul 🙂

  42. Sheila, Alan, Rusty & Max

    We would like to thank Anna for our gorgeous puppies, Rusty & Max who she lovingly cared for from birth after her beautiful dog Millie gave birth to 8 puppies . Our puppies are friendly, affectionate and intelligent due to Anna’s dedication and care.
    We recently left our puppies with Anna while we had a mid week break and they were treated if they were her own, with lots of love and attention and we would not hesitate to leave them with her again.
    It is clear to us that Anna has lot of experience, knowledge and a unique gift with dogs .

  43. We use Busy Paws for our Dexter’s walks. We are so pleased with the service he receives. Every time Anna Or Kristina comes he is so excited, which show us what an amazing time he is having when spending time with them. Couldn’t be happier and more grateful. They always try to do something special and new with him which is great as he gets bored very easy,but never with Busy Paws! I would recommend these girls any time, fun, loving and very dedicated towards animals.
    We booked Dexter for boarding soon as we are going away and it was really nice to see how much effort girls go through to make sure he is happy. After only half a day he already didn’t want to go to car,We had to “drag” him to car after half day trial. We have all confidence he will be happy while we are away.

    Btw girls,well done with the website!!!!!!Looks absolutely fabulous!!!!!

  44. Annette, Mark & Bali

    Anna has done an amazing job with our Cocker Spaniel puppy. Bali is such a confident & outgoing puppy who loves to play & interact with everything and everyone. Thanks to a secure and loving environment from the beginning we have a fabulous puppy who has been a real joy & provides oobers of love and affection. Bali’s initial training was excellent & made things like house training a doddle to continue. Our house remains in one piece which is greatly due to Anna & her time & input in Bali from day one! We were very happy we found & met Anna & her Millie, we can’t thank you enough for Bali and the knowledge you have passed on to us 😮 )

  45. Michelle, Adam, Holly and Bracken

    Thanks Anna for looking after my 2 chocolate labs, it was great how you took them in and treated them as if they were yours. Normally i worry whilst away because i know they can be a real handful, but you made me feel at ease and i enjoyed my time away a lot more. I will definately be using you again and passing your card onto all my friends with dogs. : ) VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER.

  46. Britt, Dan & Marmite

    We can’t thank Anna enough for giving our Cocker Spaniel puppy such a positive start. He is sweet natured and a complete snuggle monster – which must be attributed to him feeling so secure and well cared for in his first weeks and months. He was kept in immaculate conditions, and looked so healthy and full of life from the word go! He interacts very well with other dogs and is also very respectful of humans (and furniture!) His initial training continues to go brilliantly (sit, stay & lie down…), he is house trained at 12 weeks, and is quite content being left alone at home for short amounts of time. Anna, we can’t sing your praises enough – thank you for all of your help & advice. x

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