Dog Walking Services

Dogs don’t self entertain.
Walking isn’t just a mental and physical necessity for dogs, it’s an adventure - EVERY TIME - for dogs IT’S PURE JOY!

Barking/digging/chewing/jumping - listen up human, your dog is trying to tell you something. “I am a pack animal. Too much solitude causes me anxiety and stress”

Dogs gain knowledge and self confidence through regular doggy social interactions. Nothing makes dogs happier than hanging out with their best doggy mates, exploring and doing what dogs do best, enjoying the moment.

Group adventures or urban solo wanders - don’t leave your dog at home alone all day waiting for you, come home to a happy dog who has had their very own adventure out in the world while you were gone.

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Animal Talking Services

Animals want to be understood.
I want nothing more than for humans to have a greater understanding and respect for all animals, where better to start than with your own pets, by deepening your existing connection.

You were brought together (there is no doubt) so why wouldn’t you want to know what makes your pet happy, or how to change what makes them sad. Every second we have with our loyal friends is precious, make it count.

I believe you love your pet, wanting to understand what they feel couldn’t be a better way of showing that love.

What exactly is Animal Communication? I may not be able to adequately explain how animal communication works, but I can definitely help you see it at work.

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Pet Reviews

Trevor
(rescued)

Amanda has made a real connection with Trevor, our kelpie/lab cross and the change in him is very clear to us and anyone that knows him. 

Trevor had a tough start and was highly anxious and aggressive with dogs he didn’t know.  I don’t quite understand how animal communication works but Amanda has taught him how to be calm and more relaxed around unfamiliar dogs. 

She has also taught us how to talk to Trevor and communicate with him so he understands when changes in his routine are going to happen.  The result has been getting home from trips away and finding Trevor as calm and relaxed as before instead of regressing into his old anxious ways which is what used to happen. We highly recommend Amanda to help understand and communicate with your dog.
Maggie

Flo
(rescued)

I’d recently adopted an, 18-month-old kitten, and we were experiencing some unusual behaviour.

I reached out to Amanda of Lead Astray and we discussed my concerns with biting and other aggressive acts that were being observed.

After Amanda spoke to my kitty, Miss Flo, I began to communicate with her differently. I was also able to change the way I interacted with her as per Amanda’s suggestions.

I was so appreciative and amazed at the information that came through. It made total sense and I was very open to the recommendations that Amanda gave me.

Miss Flo’s behaviour has totally changed and she has become one of the sweetest kitties I’ve known. We even gave her a change of name. The adoption centre said that her name was Biscuit. This didn’t resonate with me so Amanda suggested that we ask her! It seemed that kitty also didn’t like that name and told Amanda of her love of Florence, Italy. She relayed that she would like to be called Flo or Florence– hence her new name Miss Flo.

Had I not reached out to Amanda I would not be enjoying the relationship that I now have with my adorable kitty.

Amanda’s ability to tune into Miss Flo having never met her and only seeing a photo was amazing. She has a true gift and it’s obvious that animals feel safe, trusted and understood by her.
Melinda

Lily & Rosie

Amanda has a great gift for gently engaging with animals and capturing their voices, and then being able to share those with her human clients.   She has met with all of my animal friends, two dogs and two horses, and through her I have “heard” each of them, in a way I hadn’t before, and that has truly improved my understanding of their personalities, and also strengthened and deepened my relationship with them.  

They shared with her information about themselves, and also their interactions with myself and our family, that have given me much better insight into who they are, and have made me laugh at their accuracy and reflect deeply on how we live together and share of ourselves, together.    

Thank you Amanda, for being so generous with your talent, and improving my connection with each of my animal friends, so much.
Catherine