paw steps puppy school
Paw Steps is a premium 5-week puppy school training program for pups aged 8 to 16 weeks. It is designed to support you and your puppy through important milestones.
Next classes start 2026
Paws Fourward program
Paws FourWard is a unique six-week dog training program for dogs over six months of age. The course will improve communication, foster teamwork, build trust and strengthen the bond with your dog. Class sizes are kept small to give you more personalized attention with our qualified and experienced trainer.
Behaviour Consult
Address dog behaviours that are concerning for you and your dog or that you find hard to live with, such as: • excessive barking• lunging on the lead • chewing, biting & nipping • not paying attention • jumping up • digging or escaping• chasing other animals or anything that moves • over excitement or fear of dogs, other animals, people, new things or places • not coping with being alone • disharmony in a multi-dog household.
We start with a behaviour history, relationship assessment and consultation, then build a training and behaviour plan tailored specifically to you and your dog. You will be able to access support while actioning your plan. When you are ready, we make a time to review your progress and refine your plan.
We start with a behaviour history, relationship assessment and consultation, then build a training and behaviour plan tailored specifically to you and your dog. You will be able to access support while actioning your plan. When you are ready, we make a time to review your progress and refine your plan.
Personal Training
One-to-one personal training sessions focus on your needs and priorities. Group classes can be overwhelming or too distracting for some dogs and handlers to learn. Build your skills and confidence with our guidance and support, working at your own pace in your own home, or at a location that suits your learning needs. You can work on learning or improving skills like:• sit• drop • look• stay• recall • give• leave it• walking on a lead• tricks.This is your session, so you get to choose what to focus on. If you are not sure where to start, that's ok, we can begin with a chat and decide together.A personal session will help you focus on your training goals and building a plan that gets results.
Training & Enrichment Walk
Designed to address your dog walking challenges.T&E Walks are much more than physical exercise, they are mental exercise. It is an opportunity to add more enrichment to your dog's week.A T&E Walk tailored to your dog can work on: • calmness on leash• managing responses to distractions• checking in & paying attention• coming when called• greeting manners• calm starts & moving through doorways• relaxation in public places• building confidence• travelling in the car• sniffing opportunities. T&E walks promote positivity and confidence whilst having fun and learning new skills.Regular T&E Walks lower stress and are a path to a calmer, happier dog.
Puppy Power UP
Boost your puppy's early learning and prepare for their life ahead with you. Puppy Power Up is a tutoring program designed to complement puppy classes or stand alone as a personalised training and socialisation plan. Learn how to help your pup grow into a confident, happy dog.You will get resources and tools to guide you on preparing to bring your puppy home, what to do when your puppy arrives, how to teach your puppy new skills, provide suitable socialisation and enrichment experiences, and handle common puppy behaviour challenges like toilet training and nipping. Sessions are 1-on-1 in your own home.
Pet-Friendly Spaces
Learn how to create spaces in your home, rental property or workplace that are truly pet friendly for everyone.We will do an assessment of your needs and environment and provide a comprehensive report that covers how to best design spaces that are shared with pets, training and education for users of the space, and policies and procedures to support successful implementation.
Remote Consults
If a face-to-face visit is not possible or convenient for you, book a phone or online consultation. Remote consultations have equally good outcomes, save on travel time, and allow video observations of the dog's behaviour in their home environment.
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