New Dawn - Cornwall

12/12/2025

2025 has flown by and we’ve had such a great year welcoming new and old friends at New Dawn, with more special memories made for both humans and hounds! Every day is a real gift for me to spend it with such amazing dogs; all with such different personalities, I still have to pinch myself that my dream of working with dogs is now a reality and such a big part of my daily life.

I have some exciting plans and opportunities for New Dawn in the pipeline for next year, with the aim that it will help future proof my service. I’ll share these additions with you as and when they happen in 2026. My little holiday retreat; the shepherd’s hut, has done well this year and I’m very excited to launch a charity artwork fundraiser, where all proceeds raised will be donated to Cornwall Hospice Care and The British Heart Foundation. If you’d like to find out more, read my latest blog at www.newdawn-cornwall.co.uk/blog which includes details about my dog boarding availability for 2026, the art prints fundraiser and my dedicated section for the dogs that have passed over to Rainbow’s 🌈 Bridge.

10/03/2025

What a lovely review from my last guests in the shepherd hut.

Reading messages like this really does make my day. I put so much care and attention into my little retreat so knowing that visitors and their dogs are genuinely enjoying their stay means a lot.

If you know of anyone that would like a perfect break away from it all, check out my Airbnb page: www.airbnb.com/h/anewdawn

I keep my prices the same all year round and include the cleaning fee in with the cost. All I ask is you treat the place with the same love and care that was put in to building it and leave it as clean and tidy.

15/02/2025

Amazing video of the humpback whale 🐋 that’s been visiting our coastline for the past few months.

If you’re looking for a break and fancy exploring Cornwall and it’s wildlife, our shepherd hut is located in the heart of Cornwall and we’re only 25 minutes away from Newquay, Truro and Charlestown.

New Dawn is a peaceful, quiet retreat that is dog friendly with a secure garden, fire pit and festoon lighting come rain or shine.

For more information, pics and to check the availability visit: www.airbnb.com/h/anewdawn

We’re dog friendly with a minimum stay of 2 nights and offer discounts for longer stays.

20/12/2024

Hi everyone, I just wanted to wish all my clients a happy Christmas and healthy new year.

I hope all your dogs that have spent time with me this year have enjoyed themselves and those I haven't seen are all well.

Just to let you know that I'm now closed until after Christmas (27th December).

Please check out my end of year newsletter for some updates on dog drop offs and pick ups, availability for 2025 and more news from 2024 - including details about a new member of the team that's just joined us!

Find out more at: https://www.newdawn-cornwall.co.uk/blog/end-of-year-newsletter-2024

Best wishes
Emma x

What a year! So much has been achieved this year, I thought it would be nice to highlight some of the best bits in a newsletter and also use the opportunity to share some additional information on...

06/11/2024

For any one that may have bought YuMOVE UK tablets via Amazon for your dogs, please check out an important recall on them due to a death of a dog that was poisoned by counterfeit tablets. Full info here:

15/09/2024

After 2 years of study and assessments, I'm really pleased to share that I've passed my Diploma in 'Complete Canine Care' with a Merit from the British College of Canine Studies.

Having this qualification means a lot to me. I also hope that it helps to add another level of reassure for my clients, so that when I provide a service for them, they feel confident that the care I provide is of the highest standard I can give.

There were 14 units which I had to pass each one before progressing onto the next covering the following:

• UNIT ONE – Early Days With Mum
• UNIT TWO – Canine Mind and Senses
• UNIT THREE – Pairing Dogs and Owners
• UNIT FOUR – Breed and Behaviour
• UNIT FIVE – Getting Introductions Right
• UNIT SIX – The Importance of Socialisation
• UNIT SEVEN – The Importance of Boundaries and Rules
• UNIT EIGHT – Health, Grooming & Nutrition
• UNIT NINE – Why Dogs Need Exercise
• UNIT TEN – Communication and Reading Body Language
• UNIT ELEVEN – Basic Training
• UNIT TWELVE – Common Problems and Issues
• UNIT THIRTEEN – Understanding Aggression
• UNIT FOURTEEN – The Influence of Human Personality

10/09/2024

Throughout September, we're putting our best paws forward to raise some money for Bowel Cancer UK

New Dawn - Cornwall, is sponsoring every dog £5 that we walk in September, to show our suppawt for Bowel Cancer UK’s 'Walkies Together' September fundraiser.

I've been taking part in the Bowel Cancer UK Walk Together events since they began in 2017 and with the help of friends and family have raised to date, a total of £5,672.91.

Bowel cancer is the UK's second biggest cancer killer with more than 16,500 people dying annually of a disease that is preventable, treatable and curable. 43,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year in the UK.

The funds I raise will help to provide support and information to patients and their families, fund and support research into bowel cancer and support campaigns for early diagnosis and best treatment and care for all.

You can follow my progress and find out more via my business Instagram or page - New Dawn - Cornwall.

For anyone that would like to make a donation, you're very welcome to do this via my fundraising page:

https://fundraise.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/fundraisers/emmamatthews/walkies-together-diy

If you'd like to find out why I’m supporting this charity find out more at: www.memoriesofmarty.co.uk

28/08/2024

Some great advice I hope anyone looking to have someone care for their dog checks. This is why I work in partnership with Muddy Paws Cornwall ❤️

We’re a team of great women who have the same ethics and always go the extra mile for our clients dogs.

If I can’t help you with one of my dog boarding services, I will always recommend you contact Michelle at Muddy Paws. We have worked together and share the same standards, procedures and policies to make sure your dogs safety and welfare always comes first along with oodles of love, fun and attention when your dog is in our care 🐾🐾

⭐️ Choosing the right dog walker or pet sitter can be difficult, especially if you are a new dog owner. ⭐️

Here are some helpful tips on what to look for:

✔️ Book a Pre-visit – This gives you and your dog the chance to meet your walker. For a pet sit this is really important. Your dog can have a good sniff around and you can both see where your dog will be staying. Your dog will be familiar with the home and more relaxed for their stay.

✏️ Check that they have insurance – A cover note can be provided

📃Check that they have a Pet Sitting licence – A sitter has to have a licence from the local council. The licence will be displayed.

🐶 Check how many dogs they are insured to walk/ board at one time – This will be on the insurance docs and licence.

❓What is their experience – How long have they been walking/ pet sitting?

📚Do they have any qualifications – Have they taken any training courses? Do they have First Aid?

❤️Good luck with your search. We hope this helps you find a walker that will love your pooch as much as you do!❤️

26/08/2024

Update: NOW BOOKED!

If you'd still like to come and visit, we have one night free on 12th September and it's free from 30th September into the last months for 2024.

The hut is fully insulated, snug and cosy so it's still a perfect place to take a break in the cooler months too and you never know, it might be sunnier than this summer has been!

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The sun is officially out but sadly some guests have had to cancel their 3 night stay with us from 27th-30th August 2024.

If anyone is looking for a last minute get away, we have reduced our nightly rate for these dates to £80 (£91 with AirBnB fee included) to try and get them rebooked.

Check it out here: www.airbnb.com/h/anewdawn and go grab a bargain!

06/08/2024

To all my dog walking and boarding clients who were referred to my services via Muddy Paws Cornwall...

Could you please take 2 minutes to vote for them in the Dog Friendly Awards 2024?

Everyone that votes will be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a 3-day luxury dog friendly break worth over £1,000!! ⭐️

Simply provide your name and e-mail address when you vote to enter the prize draw. Thank you and good luck!🤞🏼

Muddy Paws Cornwall Has Been Entered In The Dog Friendly Awards