Social Paws

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: [email protected]
Website: www.socialpawscheltenham.co.uk

Another FANTASTIC dog walk with The Merryfellow...We had a little splash at Spring Bottom, a little walk around the chur...
12/04/2025

Another FANTASTIC dog walk with The Merryfellow...

We had a little splash at Spring Bottom, a little walk around the church (notice the orb rainbow in the photo!) then some off lead fun at Grange field.

Thanks for attending and having me host and Tristan at the back.

Hope you enjoyed my brief history talk too 😀

Helen & Tristan
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We are soooo excited for our monthly dog walk tomorrow (saturday) with The Merryfellow...Get your wellies ready for the ...
11/04/2025

We are soooo excited for our monthly dog walk tomorrow (saturday) with The Merryfellow...

Get your wellies ready for the Spring Bottom route (splashing optional).

See you at 10:30am outside the Merryfellow 🐶

We absolutely LOVE supporting local businesses so popped by to Poco Culina to grab some goodies! A dog friendly venue to...
10/04/2025

We absolutely LOVE supporting local businesses so popped by to Poco Culina to grab some goodies!

A dog friendly venue too 🙌🐶

MONTHLY DOG WALKING GROUP - Saturday the 12th of April Exciting news - we will be hosting the The Merryfellow dog walkin...
09/04/2025

MONTHLY DOG WALKING GROUP - Saturday the 12th of April

Exciting news - we will be hosting the The Merryfellow dog walking group this Saturday!

This Saturday we will be doing the Spring Bottom loop, so pack your wellies if your dogs want a splash.

Starting at 10:30am from outside the pub, or join us at 10am for a drink before.

* Suitable for all paces

Let's celebrate 🐶🐾💛Today is day to help give awareness of our dogs who need space, are in training or are having a cha...
20/03/2025

Let's celebrate 🐶🐾💛

Today is day to help give awareness of our dogs who need space, are in training or are having a challenging time...

I want to say a HUGE thank you to Sarah from My Anxious Dog UK for making this possible.

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A nervous or anxious dog is not being naughty and there are many reasons why a dog wears yellow 💛

Sally (in the photo with Nanny) struggled with dogs approaching her on lead and my Nanny a very wise lady helped me with her support.

An IMPORTANT reminder - some dogs are on a lead for a reason ⚠️

While your dog may be friendly, not all other dogs want to say hello.

It's important, where possible to give dogs on lead space and always ask before approaching.

They could be...

🐶 In training

🐶 Recovering from an injury or operation

🐶 Anxious or shy

🐶 Frustrated or excited

🐶 Simply don't want to play or be approached

🐶 A little unsteady on their feet

If you see them wearing yellow, this could be a lead, harness or awareness lead, this is to help create awareness of the above.

Thank you,
Helen and Tristan

Who's training who 👀👀👀👀I love this photo as Charlie takes a new leap of confidence and approaches the camera.I look more...
19/03/2025

Who's training who 👀👀👀👀

I love this photo as Charlie takes a new leap of confidence and approaches the camera.

I look more like the nervous one in the background 😂 But actually I'm sitting down in this position so it's non threatening, I'm simply chilling.

I don't call this dog training, it's confidence building.

If I stand tall over Charlie, approach her, she feels threatened. But to the untrained eye her helicopter tail would say differently. But like many dogs she's conflicted, she needs time before being approached. She craves our attention but is not ready to be too close.

And all of us worked as a team this week to help many dogs become more confident.

I just wish I could continue the good work with dogs like Charlie over in Cyprus, but the UK dogs and birds need me 🐶

But I'm glad I can help in someway, if that's helping educate the rescue centres, support the dogs and of course freshen up my skilset.

Helen 😊

Bridie is such a sweet, funny and determined dog!Not having use of his back legs doesn't hold him back. And so resilient...
19/03/2025

Bridie is such a sweet, funny and determined dog!

Not having use of his back legs doesn't hold him back. And so resilient.

Bridie is a rescue dog, found abandoned, but has a forever home with the rescue Founders at Rights For Animals Cyprus.

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Special girl Charlie ❤️🐶We've spent the day mostly chilling, because that's what she needs. The special thing is she'll ...
18/03/2025

Special girl Charlie ❤️🐶

We've spent the day mostly chilling, because that's what she needs.

The special thing is she'll actively jump on the bench and join me, but I've given her lots of space. She then will really settle, until there's a noise or other dogs bark.

Even though the photo was taken at a distance she does struggle with any sudden event.

But only a day ago she was hiding under the sofa. Today she actively approached the humans as long as it's an open area.

This rescue allows the dogs to co-inhabite with the humans, they have a huge back garden, conservatory and different zones.

I really enjoy 1-2-1 work with dogs who need that little more time.

More photos in the comments.

All the beach cat wants is to be loved 💔Followed me close to the sea and then snuggled near by.
17/03/2025

All the beach cat wants is to be loved 💔

Followed me close to the sea and then snuggled near by.

Really enjoyed training and walking Bobby yesterday at Dog Valley Rescue Center It's so sad that many people overlook th...
17/03/2025

Really enjoyed training and walking Bobby yesterday at Dog Valley Rescue Center

It's so sad that many people overlook the black bigger dogs.

He has a BIG personality in the kennel craving attention and affection.

Outside the kennel he was slightly reluctant to walk but again loved human interaction.

Day 2 rescue event in Valley Dog Rescue 🐶Falling in love with Cassie (confident, high energy) & Timmy (shy/timid) both n...
16/03/2025

Day 2 rescue event in Valley Dog Rescue 🐶

Falling in love with Cassie (confident, high energy) & Timmy (shy/timid) both needing a home.

Their story is in the comments ❤️

Today I had the incredible opportunity of working with rescue dogs & cats at a private rescue in Limossal 😺🐶Day 1 of the...
15/03/2025

Today I had the incredible opportunity of working with rescue dogs & cats at a private rescue in Limossal 😺🐶

Day 1 of the 4 day rescue event with Pet Professional Network and Positive Dog Trainers Academy PDTA.

Firstly a shy 6 month old puppy, who we sat with in the kennel. Within 15 minutes she was ready to approach us (bottom left chihuahua Cross - Rhia).

Then there was Bobby (top right, 8 year old cross). Bobby was very intelligent and loved to work.

Then Pixie a 3 year old Jack Russell Cross (top left) came to the shelter with serious trauma but really has come on leaps and bounds. A little nervous at times but loved human interaction.

Then finally the cat colony, an area where the cats have access to an indoor area with loads of enrichment and to 'free roam' in a secure area of land. It was fascinating to watch their body language and how they interacted with each other.

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I am incredibly grateful for these opportunities, not only am I proud to help UK rescues but the ability to travel gives me more experiences with overseas dogs.

Helen 👱‍♀️

I'm out in Cyprus this week helping the rescue cats and dogs with Pet Professional Network and Positive Dog Trainers Aca...
14/03/2025

I'm out in Cyprus this week helping the rescue cats and dogs with Pet Professional Network and Positive Dog Trainers Academy PDTA...

Looks like I've made a friend already! 😺❤️

Tomorrow I jet out to sunny Cyprus with Pet Professional Network and Positive Dog Trainers Academy PDTA...To help suppo...
13/03/2025

Tomorrow I jet out to sunny Cyprus with Pet Professional Network and Positive Dog Trainers Academy PDTA...

To help support the rescue dogs ❤️❤️❤️

Watch this space for lots of photos and updates!

What a wonderful memory on International Women's Day 🙌My name on a golden plaque right next to HRH the Princess Royal. T...
08/03/2025

What a wonderful memory on International Women's Day 🙌

My name on a golden plaque right next to HRH the Princess Royal.

This time 6 years ago I was voted one of the top 50 Gloucestershire Women of all time!

I was awarded for animal welfare for my rescue work and welfare work with corvids and Social Paws

My name is on a plaque in the Centaur, Cheltenham.

I would like to thank everyone for your ongoing support.

Helen 🐶🐾🐦‍⬛❤️

Celebrating our companion's life and legacy, our dog with wings 🐶🐦‍⬛Today we supported a local business and a wildlife p...
05/03/2025

Celebrating our companion's life and legacy, our dog with wings 🐶🐦‍⬛

Today we supported a local business and a wildlife park ❤️

Thank you Cheltenham Wine Company for helping us toast to Russell's memory. Our dear little black bird who we lost a year ago.

Honestly they are such a lovely local business and a nice friendly, snug location. Perfect!

A few more photos of The Merryfellow dog friendly walk, with us planning the route!Social Paws LOVES getting involved in...
04/03/2025

A few more photos of The Merryfellow dog friendly walk, with us planning the route!

Social Paws LOVES getting involved in the community and supporting local businesses.

More than just a walk in the park! 🙌🐶

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