What we’re about
Explore by Paw is a friendly group of dog walkers in South Warwickshire and Worcestershire. We meet on Saturday mornings and occasional weekdays for a 3-6 mile dog walk across open countryside and usually manage to find a dog-friendly pub or cafe at the end of the walk.
Due to the growing trend of dog thefts new members must allow the organiser to see their full profile and picture when asking to join. The reasons for this are obvious.
Explore by Paw walks are for friendly adult dogs with good recall. You must be able to lift your dog over obstacles and walk 5-6 miles at a reasonable pace. As this is a dog walking group, we do not have the training or experience to help people with long-term health issues. We are happy to recommend other suitable groups though.
The group has a Code of Conduct. This is posted up as an event so it's easy to find. All members joining the group are assumed to have read, understood and agreed to the Code of Conduct.
There is a small charge per walk of £2.00 The group is non-profit making and funds are used to maintain the group. MeetUp doesn't charge individuals to join, but groups do pay to use MeetUp.
Explore by Paw is sponsored by the Driving with Dogs website, and they provide our walk routes.
Please don't join the group if ....
Sorry, these walks aren't suitable for growing puppies under 12 months (please see the Kennel Club health guidelines on this) or dogs who can't manage stiles on their own.
Very small toy breeds, such as chihuahuas, may not join the group because of the high risk of injury to them from the larger dogs. If you have a toy dog, the Ramblers Association is probably a better bet.
Boxers, Pugs, Staffies and other dogs with retracted noses frequently struggle with the distance. If your dog has issues with breathing on walks then this may not be the group for you.