Back to work needn't be traumatic for your pets!

​The slow drift back to work for many of our four legged friends, will mean a disruption to the routine that they have come to expect during lockdown.
 
We all want our pets to be happy but sometimes through no fault of our own, a once waggy tailed dog can seem down or start to display out of character behaviour.
Imagine your partner who you love very much suddenly just not being around anymore, or paying no attention (actually I expect there are many that can already identify with that!) Transfer those feelings of loss, wondering what you did wrong, trying to get attention where it is not forthcoming, and you can start to understand how your dog will feel once you are back at work and they are locked up all day with no company.
This can lead to negative behaviours such as chewing furniture, your favourite shoes or just anything lying around to relieve boredom, along with barking, relieveing themselves on the best rug, or just simple depression.
There is a solution. Many dog owners who have enjoyed discovering new walks with their dogs over lockdown will realise that the  employment of a dog walker to take them out for walks and give them something to break up their day is the minimum they deserve. Not to mention allowing them a much needed toilet break!

​Enter Claire Roberts, founder of pawonthemove.co.uk
Claire has brought the very best of the regions pet services to one place for a one stop shop for dog owners, including a dog trainer/behaviourist, Damian Riley, Pet Photographer, Adam Booth, and Claire. She also offers a dog walker/cleaning service so you can return from work knowing the dog is happy and you don’t have the morning dishes to wash before conjuring up the evening meal! A One Stop Shop to pet and owner heaven!
You can read about Claire’s story here.

Offering peripheral services for one off gifts or bolt on purchases, she also offers Pet Photography by Adam Booth, originally from Burnley, but now based in Cheshire, his pet photography is fun and relaxed and sure to get the personality of your dog to shine through!
If you fancy treating yourself to a dog themed face mask, or a bandana for the dog, look no further, as Ella is on hand to rustle up a bespoke design and deliver a quality product!
And then there is me! Pet Portrait Artist.

​Some of you will know that I spent lockdown painting pets after a call out for images of things that make you happy! 90% of photos sent were of dogs so you can see how important they are to our mental health and wellbeing.
From this month long quest to capture your pets personality and energy through the use of paint and canvas, I decided to forge a new offshoot of Alison Stafford Art to enable clients to find me and know what they are getting when they commission a pet portrait.
Determined to keep it fun and retain my style of painting, Pawsome Paintings was born.
With a new website, logo and a ruck of commissions to get me started, the response has been really positive and I would like to thank those that have supported me through lockdown and hopefully beyond!

Offering a contemporary approach to pet portraits I offer an affordable entry point that appeals to those wanting to gift a portrait to someone they love.
My mini portraits have proved by far the most popular option and many have commissioned a set to sit together on a wall to make a really fun way to commemorate your special friends!
Why not enquire about gifting a portrait to a friend or relative today?