The wild goats of the Great Orme, the headland at Llandudno, are Kashmiri goats. The story goes that they descend from a pair the Shah of Persia gave to Queen Victoria, who passed them on to Lord Mostyn. Fun fact for the walk, and also a good reason to think about recall.
Conwy has one AboutDogs guide so far: a local dog trainers directory. Vets, swimming, sitters, groomers and rescue go to UK-wide pages, as set out below.
What’s covered in Conwy
- Dog trainers: Dog trainers in Conwy.
- Vets: We don’t have a Welsh vets guide yet. The UK vets guide is titled for England, but its tips on choosing a practice work anywhere.
- Dog swimming spots: No Conwy swimming page, so use the UK swimming guide.
- Dog sitters: There’s no Conwy sitters guide yet, but you can browse dog sitters across the UK.
- Dog groomers: Our UK groomers guide is the nearest we have.
- Adoption and rescue: The UK-wide adoption and rescue guide covers everywhere.
- Pet transport: Find pet transport near you.
Sharing the Great Orme
The goats are wild animals, so keep your dog on a lead when they’re close, give them plenty of space and don’t let your dog chase. The headland also has steep ground and sea cliffs, which is another reason to keep a lead handy near the edges. Take water for both of you, since open headlands can be exposed, and have a plan if goats appear on the path ahead. A calm turn-around is often the easiest option. The trainers in the Conwy directory can help with recall and lead manners before you go.
Steep ground, active dogs
Headlands, hills and goats make for active days. Calmshops has a dog vitamins and supplements collection if you want to look at everyday extras. Your vet can say what, if anything, suits your dog.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there dog trainers in Conwy?
Yes, we have a dedicated Conwy dog trainers directory, linked in the list above.
Are there wild goats on the Great Orme?
Yes, wild goats roam the Great Orme. Keep your dog on a lead when they are close, give them space and do not let your dog chase them.
Do you have dog sitters or groomers in Conwy?
Not yet. We don’t have Conwy sitters or groomers pages, so the list above points to our UK-wide guides instead.
Written by Georgiana & Figo.
