Paws ‘n’ Claws Training

10/11/2025

Had the best time yesterday with running our first workshop together!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Engagement & Motivation workshop, it was a pleasure to meet everybody and their dogs. I really enjoyed watching the dogs all progress and enjoy themselves with their people throughout the session. Motivation is the glue that holds our training together, taking the time to pour into this will give back tenfold ✨

The feedback on this has been fantastic, we are so glad everyone had such a good time and are looking forward to running more in the new year 🩷🐾

02/11/2025

🎃🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃🎃

Late as usual, family Halloween pic featuring Monkeys .aberdeen certificate from the Halloween Scentwork on Wednesday - such a fun night of searching & laughs 👻

30/10/2025

Can your dog recall out of play?

In this clip you can see my day train Ozzy playing so nicely with my own dog Kenna.

Obedience isn’t everything, dogs need to be able to make good choices on their own. However, it’s a great foundation to lean on when allowing things like play in a controlled setup.

Just because dogs come in for Day Train doesn’t mean they don’t play. In fact, this sort of structured exposure is hugely beneficial, it helps build confidence, teaches them to communicate well with other dogs, and strengthens their ability to listen even in exciting environments.

But to safely give them that freedom, we have to make sure we can:

* Read both dogs’ body language
* Recall them quickly when needed

You’ll notice Ozzy’s on a lead during this, that’s on purpose. It means if he hesitates on his recall, I can help him follow through and keep that consistency.

So, let them play with dogs you know and trust (or send them to me!) but remember to have the obedience in place for when you need it.

26/10/2025

Look at these gorgeous pups & their medals 😍

We held a Foundation NNA Trial yesterday, luckily we dodged most of the bad weather and had such a fun trial. Really nice searching from all the dogs, they were great!

Winner - Jess & Riley
Reserve - Becks & Marvel

Next NNA Trial is the 16th November, this is a Pre Entry trial and there are still a couple spaces on it! Get booked on 🐾

23/10/2025

Looking forward to this 🐾🎅🏻

The Dog Den Aberdeen Presents.. JINGLE BELL BARK🐾🎄🎅🏼

The Ultimate Doggie Christmas Market! 🐶🎁

Looking for the perfect Christmas presents for your furry best friend?
Join us at The Dog Den Aberdeen on Sunday 7th December, 10AM–3PM for a festive celebration packed with local dog businesses, gifts, treats and training fun!

📸 Santa Paws Photos by the amazing
Capture your dog’s nice (or naughty!) side with Santa.
£15 for two edited photos, emailed to you + a festive treat bag to take home!

🛍️ Shop ‘til you drop!
We’ll be joined by a fantastic range of dog-focused local businesses and stallholders – from toys, treats and accessories to training tools and custom merch. It’s the ideal place to get all your pup’s Christmas shopping done in one go!

🐾 What else is happening?
• Blue Moon Canine Store & TDD x Abbie Ellie merch drop
• Scentwork & protection demos
• £100s worth of training to be won
• Chat to our team about dog walking, training or pet sitting – we’re here to help with all things dog!

🎅🏼 Bring your dog, your friends & your Christmas cheer – this is the festive dog event you don’t want to miss!

We can’t wait to see you all there, it’s going to be a great day🐾🐶🏡

22/10/2025

I’ve decided to start e-collar training my own dog, not because she’s naughty or unreliable (she’s honestly as good as gold), but because she’s still a dog.

No matter how solid her training is, she’s an animal with instincts, and one day something will catch her eye.

For me, the e-collar isn’t a “last resort”. It’s an invisible lead, a backup plan that keeps her safe and gives her freedom, without risking her learning she can blow me off and self-reinforce those instincts.

By layering it now, while her training is great, I’m setting her up for long-term freedom and reliability. It’s about preparing, not fixing.

I’ve written a full blog about this if you’d like to understand more about why timing matters and how I use the e-collar fairly and thoughtfully, you can read it here 👉 https://www.pawsnclawsdogtraining.com/post/e-collar-dog-training-moray

19/10/2025

🎄Stall Holders Wanted for Jingle Bell Bark!🎅🏼

We’re hosting a festive Christmas event at The Dog Den Aberdeen on Sunday 7th December – and we’d love to showcase amazing local businesses!

With Santa photos, dog demos and plenty of families and dog lovers attending, it’s a great opportunity to boost sales and get your products seen.

📍 Stall Details:
• £20 per stall space
• +£10 if you need us to provide a table
• Each stall includes space for 1 table (let us know if you’d like extra space when booking!)

We’re looking for:
🛍 Dog accessories & treats
🎁 Handmade crafts & gifts
🍪 Human-friendly goodies (bakes, customised crafts, candles etc.)

Spaces are limited – book now and be part of a pawsome festive day! 🎁🐶

Message us to secure your spot today via WhatsApp - 07535181447📲

03/10/2025

🥺🐾

The poignant quote about the purposeful joy of walking a dog, widely attributed to famed primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, originates from her 2021 book, "The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times." The heartwarming exchange captured in the popular image is a direct excerpt from a conversation between Goodall and co-author Douglas Abrams.

The full quote, as it appears in the book, is:

“Don’t really like to go for a walk without a dog.”
“Why is that?”
“A dog gives a walk a purpose.”
“How?”
“Well, you are making someone else happy.”