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Social Paws

Helen Motteram BSc (Hons) behaviourist & Tristan Motteram accredited dog trainer. Behavioural support specialising in anxious, nervous dogs.

Supporting pet Guardians with their anxious dogs & rescues 👱‍♀️👨‍🦱🐶😺🐦‍⬛

Helping Guardians excel in confidence & their companions thrive with their human family. Puppy training and socialisation (1-2-1). Training for excitable dogs! Free discovery call on request

Manager and founder: Helen Motteram
Contact: helen@socialpawscheltenham.co.uk
Website: www.socialpawscheltenham.co.uk

23/12/2025

6 years ago I had this amazing opportunity with BBC Breakfast!

Loved being part of the expert panel 💖

19/12/2025

Christmas celebrations part 4 - with the Charlton Kings Running Ladies 🎄🎅

I'm Mrs Santa!

And of course a few of our four legged friends. We raised a few smiles in Charlton Kings 😊🐶

Thanks to Moosh Coffee Co. For always being so accommodating!

19/12/2025

Stress free Christmas for you and your four legged friend 🐶

Top tips to help keep your pets stress free this Christmas ❤

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, a time for families to come together. However this can sometimes all be a little overwhelming, especially to pets who are slightly more anxious or have yet to experience their first Christmas in your home.

With all these new sights and sounds it can increase stress and make them feel unsettled.

🎄Signs to watch out for

Pets may give subtle signs that they are stressed and to us humans it’s not always obvious. In dogs these can include showing the whites of their eyes, yawning, sneezing, licking their lips or leaning away from us.

🎄 What can you do to help?

Firstly provide an escape route to a place where they can feel safe, like a quiet room or a nice bed away from the hustle and bustle. It’s ok to reassure and comfort your pet to make him or her feel more comfortable about the situation.

💖 Space

Encourage friends and family they’ve not met before to give them lots of space, letting them come to them in their own time. Remember young children can be unpredictable so never leave unsupervised with pets, again encouraging the child to give lots of space.

💖 Keeping calm

If your dog is an excited greeter, practice some settle downs on a mat or its bed prior to visitors arriving. A kong or lucky mat can provide an alternative source of entertainment! You may need to control and manage the situation by having the dog on a lead when people enter or behind a baby gate.This will help set your dog up for success, avoiding granny being knocked over by your bounding hound!

💖 Rethinking things

I’ve witnessed many anxious and confused pets who just simply can’t cope at Christmas.

If this is the case you may need to rethink the amount of traffic coming into your home and if your dog is happy to do so, practice some set ups, with help of friends and family before the big day. With lots of short, positive introductions you may help your dog become not only familiar with your family but already be adjusted to their presence in your house.

💖 Final thoughts

Some pets just can't cope with lots of people, never force them into a situation that makes them feel uncomfortable. Always offer a safe space and as above you may need to rethink things on the big day.

Thanks for reading,
Helen

18/12/2025

Merry Woofmas! Christmas party number 3 😁

Hope you are enjoying the festivities and wearing your Christmas jumpers 🎄🙌

18/12/2025

You are the heart of the lead ♥️

Helping your four legged friend no matter what you come against. So we need to look after YOU.

December the 18th - check in on other Pet Guardians

December can be an overwhelming time and sometimes our friends need more support and in general it's the perfect time to catch up. Just a phone call, walk together or coffee and chat makes all the difference!

Christmas is a time to be with loved ones, so let's make it happen 🐾❤️

Helen & Tristan

'A family business, where kindness speaks volumes'

17/12/2025

Slots available in 2026! 🐶🐾

Exciting news {says Nellie, posing for the camera}.

We have extra availability for our 1-2-1 solo or training walks ✅️

- Monday 11am, 12 midday or 1pm
- Tuesday 10am, 11am 12 midday

Charlton kings or Leckhampton area: 30 or 45 minutes 💖

From Helen our Behaviourist, specialising in rescue or anxious dogs.

Personalised walks, kind ethical and trusted.

Get in touch: helen@socialpawscheltenham.co.uk

17/12/2025

Presents can be dangerous for your four legged friends ⚠️

December the 17th - keep presents away from your pets 🎁

Many gifts can contain items that may be dangerous for our pets, particularly chocolate. And imagine how tempting it must be!

Keep them out of paws reach and supervise your pets around presents and decorations.

Helen & Tristan

'A family business, where kindness speaks volumes'

16/12/2025

Memories of snowy days ❄️

I wonder if we'll get snow this year or in January ☃️

Oh and who wants to boop that snoot!

16/12/2025

December the 16th - time with your best friend is so important

Life is so short and so precious, so make the most of every moment ❤️

Helen & Tristan

'A family business, where kindness speaks volumes'

16/12/2025

We live in a fast paced world, but what if I told you slow is a good thing!

Quick is not always the best route to take, sometimes when we slow down we can achieve so much more.

The important thing is you continue to persevere despite the bad days or the set backs.

That is true dedication 💖🐶

15/12/2025

Fitting a perfect fit harness with our best friends Teasle and Willow...

We may be biased but we LOVE bearded collies 💖💖💖

15/12/2025

"When are you having your own children"

Growing up there seemed so much pressure to have kids. But I'll tell you a secret, I choose to not have human children but a four legged and feathered family instead.

And that's ok.

I've had so much understanding but also judgement, one lady lectured me at a meet up group telling how I'd regret my decision.

Which was challenging as it wasn't just an opinion, she made me feel awkward.

And whilst having children must be one of the most wonderful things, I choose to have a pet family instead.

And that's why I treat your best friend like the family.

I don't mind if they share the sofa 💖

Are like royalty 👑

They aren't just a dog, they are your family.

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Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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