Welcome to Muddy Paws.

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Who we are
The Muddy Paws Working Newfoundlands club is a South Essex based group of enthusiastic "newfie" owners who first got together in 2002 to train and work their dogs in water rescue disciplines. Our members come from all walks of life but we are brought together by love of our breed and the desire to give our dogs the opportunities to follow their inbred instincts for water work (and if there's no water, newfies are pretty keen on mud, hence the name!). The life-saving exploits of Newfoundlands over their long history are legendary and well documented. While the basic instincts are there, good training and discipline gives focus and direction to our dogs, it keeps those instincts alive and strong in the breed and, best of all, we have fun and the dogs absolutely love it!

Sponsored Doggie Walk in aid of St. Luke's Hospice

Starting from Coal House Fort, East Tilbury, Essex on Saturday 10th April at 10am, Muddy Paws members are taking part in this charity event to raise funds for the hospice. There are two courses from which you can choose, one of 1 mile and another of 3 miles.

Prizes for the prettiest pooch, the best dressed hound, the best behaved dog - and everyone gets a free goodie bag!

If you'd like to join us, you can call Ed Pearce at the hospice on 01268 524 973 or email him at ed@stlukeshospice.co.uk. The cost is £5.00 per dog entered if you pay before the end of March or £6.00 on the day.

What we do
By working together as a group, we are able to help and encourage each other and, most importantly, ensure that training is done in a safe environment for both our two-legged and four-legged members. The atmosphere is always fun, friendly and there is no 'hierachy'. Everyone gets the same opportunities to work and train their dogs and experienced practical advice is always available and willingly given.

A Warm Welcome
We appreciate the time you have taken to visit this site and hope you'll stay to take a good look around. Have a flick through our photo and video galleries to see just what we, and our dogs, get up to. Whether your are an 'old hand' with Newfoundlands, a new or first time owner or even if you are just thinking about owning a Newfoundland, you are more than welcome to come along and join us at a training session. Details are under the Venue and Training menus or you can contact one of our committee members by phone or email, their details appear on the Contacts page.