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Paws-Forward was started by me as I wanted to share my passion for dogs and how they enrich our lives. I decided to offer more than the basic skills. I wanted to inspire people to learn, to develop an understanding and learn to observe canine communication. To support dog and owner through emotional, social and behavioural development stages shared in their lives. To do this, I needed to be flexible in my training. Therefore, I limited my class sizes to 4 dogs, this allows me to observe you and your dog and to work on training that is relevant to your relationship in bonding.

I stand for positive, humane, reward, fun based training, which is scientifically proven to work with brilliant results. I distance myself from the Dominance and Pack Theories both of which have been proven to be detrimental to your dogs’ welfare. In my classes there will be no forms of punitive training such as force, pain, fear or stress methods used.

I joined the following organisations for their stance in positive training.

I am a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers 01709 and a Qualified Rally Obedience Judge for Levels 1 & 11 with them.

I am a member of the Association of Intuitive Natural Training for Owner and Dogs.

I am a member of The Pet Professional Guild.

I am also a trainer for Dog A.I.D. www.dogaid.org.uk

A registered Pets As Therapy Assessor for dogs and cats. www.petsastherapy.org

Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze Examiner www.thekennelclub.org.uk

I also attend regular training courses myself, this is important to keep my training and knowledge of up to date positive training methods so that I can pass on the benefits to both you and your dog.

Please remember that taking on a puppy or dog is a lifetime commitment please choose your trainer carefully, go to a class and watch the trainer at work, do you feel comfortable there, is the class too noisy, would this be beneficial to your training or detrimental, are the facilities good i.e. lots of water bowls, toilets, space, organised. If you wish to come and watch a class you will be more than welcome, please ask.