Paws ‘n’ Claws Training

23/04/2025

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Anyone might think that if a working group was to “ review of the use of handheld remote-controlled static pulse devices” they might consider consulting the people who have actually experienced using them. A survey of those people might highlight some useful facts. The SAWC Dog Training Working Group, who took 2 full years to come up with their report, (eventually published in April 2023), did not seem to think that would be useful. Perhaps it might have conflicted with their predetermined conclusions, given the number of members of the commission who had already campaigned for e-collars to be banned.
Well let us see. Here (click on link above) are the most significant results of just such a survey conducted over the last three weeks. Over 300 SCOTTISH dog owners who had used e-collars responded. The results align well with the ARDO survey conducted over a number of years which had just over 2,500 responses not just from Scotland.

22/04/2025

First the tools, then regulate the industry ‘force free’.

It is not your dog walkers job to train your dog. If you want your dog in group walks, you should be ensuring their behaviour is reliable enough with other dogs to be suitable. If your dog doesn’t have recall, you shouldn’t be expecting your dog walker to train that for you.

Instead of coming for the professionals, let’s just raise the standard of the average dogs behaviour through appropriate training!

We did make you aware that it wouldn't stop with Ecollars!

Just a few weeks ago the SAWC members discussed regulations around dog training.
They proposed regulation of the industry in Scotland.
Regulation that sets Positive only , force free training as the standards and only option!

All this while Force free trainers and behaviorists target the Dog Walking industry.

According to them Dog Walkers should not be able to walk multiple dogs without first doing their qualifications!

Every one needs to stand up and be counted to stop these ridiculous policies and agendas being pushed through.

21/04/2025

Was great to work with Daisy & Enzo, such a lovely dog 🥰🐾

18/04/2025

ONE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR TOMORROWS WORKSHOP

🐶🐶 WORKSHOP NOW FULL 🐶🐶

Loose Lead Walking Workshop! 19th of April 🐶

Are your walks enjoyable together? Does your dog pull on the lead? Do you find walking your dog a struggle, going back early as you can’t deal with it anymore? Sore shoulders from being dragged down the road? Or maybe your dogs lead manners are fine, until there’s a distraction?!

Then this is the perfect workshop for you!

During this 2 hour workshop we’ll break down your dogs understand of the lead & how we can use it as a tool to guide them. Using the lead as a communication tool rather than a tether, showing our dogs how to politely pass other people & dogs and tips for progressing the training on further at home.

This workshop will start at 10am, Saturday the 19th of April in Buckie. Limited spaces available 🐾

14/04/2025

Just 3 spaces left for Mays introduction to Mantrailing workshop!! Great fun & suitable for ALL dogs! Reactive dogs welcome 🐾🐾

14/04/2025

Aprils breed of the month is my own personal favourite, the Rottweiler 🤩

The Rottweilers origin goes all the way back to Roman times, where they helped to move cattle & protect their people as the Roman legions moved across Europe. As the breed became more established they were well known as the butchers dog, helping to move livestock and pull the cart of butchered meats to the market!

This versatile breed can turn a paw to anything, having been used by the police force, in the dog sport community & a popular active family pet for many!

Do you own a Rottweiler? What does your dog like to do for fun?

As always, 15% discount for all 1-1 packages for the breed of the month 🥳 get in touch to see how I can help!

13/04/2025

Another winners medal for Monkey mal 🤩

Joint first today in our last foundation trial! That’s us staged up into Pre Entry now. She worked so well & much improvement on the selection test this time out!

Thanks Stacey Robinson for a fun day, was great to catch up ❤️❤️

12/04/2025

I disagree with Victoria Stilwell’s position on several things - her support to ban training tools that save and improve countless lives being one of them. In fact, it could be argued that her position on that issue is no different to that of Dogs Trust - It’s financially beneficial.

But I agree with her position on Dogs Trust as an organisation.

Why doesn’t Dogs Trust provide a leaflet revealing their income and worth at donation points?

2018

11/04/2025

10/04/2025

Tuesday evening classes are back! With both myself & Aimee from 🐾

First class was on building motivation with our dogs & having a clear communication system in place, these skills are the glue that holds all the other training together. We talked about how we can use food to build behaviours & how to have the dogs enjoying themselves throughout the process!

I love seeing a dog that loves to do things with its owner, motivated & happy 🫶🏼

10/04/2025

🐶🐶 ONE SPACE LEFT 🐶🐶

09/04/2025

Mantrailing workshop on the 3rd of May in Buckie 🦮

Introduction to Mantrailing is a 3 hour workshop that covers exactly what Mantrailing is, line handling, some theory & will get you & your dog started with a fun new hobby - think hide & seek!

Mantrailing is a dog sport which uses the natural abilities of the dog to find missing people after taking their scent. It’s a great way to enjoy your dog out in good company & boost your relationship by really letting your dog tap into their natural instincts. This sport is great for engaging your dogs brain & tiring them out. It’s a great way to build confidence in reactive or timid dogs around their triggers & also focuses and slows down dogs that are more exciteable.

The workshop will run 1-4pm, dogs will rest in cars between turns & it’s £50 per dog.

If you’d like to book a space please message the page directly, or contact Paws ‘n’ Claws Training on instagram () & we can get you started on your Mantrailing journey! 🐶

05/04/2025

Dog walking availability in the Buckie area 🐶

Space available for a social dog on 1 hour walks Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays.

If you’re considering getting a dog walker please get in touch to see how I can help, these spaces don’t come up often in my walking packs.

£14 an hour as per walking rates 🐾

03/04/2025

This one kept me busy in January!

Very interesting course all about the dogs brain, how they learn & how we can use that to train fairly & effectively. Was really cool to deep dive what’s going on inside the dog 🐾

30/03/2025

Introduction to Scentwork

Introduction to Scentwork is a 3 hour workshop that will teach you all the skills you need to be able to train your dog to do basic searches. This workshop will run from 10 till 1, Saturday 10th of May at Portgordon Village Hall.

Benefits of Scentwork include
- Mental stimulation
- Lowers stress levels
- Boosts your relationship with your dog
- Can be trained in the comfort of your own home
- Helps with behavioural problems
- Suitable for ALL dogs regardless of age/breed/temperament
- Great social activity to do with friends

Our dogs really do LOVE to sniff, so take the opportunity to do something they find so rewarding together as a team in a fun, new hobby for you both 🐾

The Wednesday evening Scentwork Sessions will be a great follow on from this workshop to keep building on your new found skills & I have some exciting venues in planned for searching over summer 🤩

£50 per dog, message the page directly to book on 🐶

28/03/2025

Make it make sense 👀

28/03/2025

So much love for this little dog 🐾

Kenna 🫶🏼