Emma Patterson IMDT, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training

07/12/2025

🐶 Multi-dog parents in rainbow households (dogs of many colours)– STOP training everyone at once! 🐕‍🦺🌈. Take the pressure off your self. Be kind to your self.

This week we were asked to go in and help a family with an astonishing 7 dogs! The family were led to believe that its "easy/possible" to train more than one dog at a time. This is not living in the real world.

Obviously dogs are constantly watching/learning but this is not building up their engagement with you.

Training ONE dog at a time is absolute magic:

✅ No distractions
✅ Lightning-fast progress
✅ Zero treat jealousy
✅ Clearer cues = better manners
✅ You actually spot your own mistakes

Pro tip → Rotate who gets the “special outing” (car ride + quick session). The others nap, the chosen one thinks they won the lottery.

Try 5–10 solo minutes per dog. Your sanity will thank you. 🎉

Who else trains one-at-a-time? Drop your colourful crew below! 🐾

28/11/2025

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🎉🐾 Black Friday Bark-tastic Deal! Book before Monday 1st December and save 10% on an 8-session course at Felixstowe or Capel St Mary!

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18/11/2025

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08/11/2025

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From puppies to pros! All ages and abilities welcome!

23/10/2025

Ever thought about the stress dogs feel by moving house?.

Having just moved home, my dogs appeared excited and energised, running from room to room, investigating all the boxes for familiar smells. They looked happy but in fact our dogs find this process (nearly) as stressfull as us humans.

Its important for us to consider this when we embark on a life changing event such as moving house.

Be patient, be kind,

Photo.....Luna and scooby after a weekend of moving house. (I know, they dont look too stressed do they!).

20/10/2025

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28/09/2025

Every guardian I have ever had the privilege of helping has taught me a different lesson.

I value each and every person that asks for my help.

Together we can make a difference.

28/09/2025

🐶 Owner-Trained vs. Pre-Trained Assistance Dogs - What’s the difference?

When people start looking into assistance dogs, many are told they need to spend £20k+ and wait years for a dog from a specialist provider.

But that’s not the only way.

At PAWS, we support people to train the dog they already love with structure, expert support and a programme that fits your life.

✨ It’s not the easier route.

But for many, it’s the most meaningful.

🧡 You’ll build the bond.
🧡 You’ll personalise the training.
🧡 You’ll gain tools that help far beyond your dog.

Here’s how it compares.

26/09/2025

We all have our own priorities in life, and we should be proud of what we value.

I’m a passionate dog trainer — but it’s not the only part of who I am. My top priorities will always be my family (two- and four-legged), my health, and my friends.

That doesn’t make me a bad trainer, nor does it mean you can’t trust or value my work. It simply means that when you don’t need me, I have other skills that allow me to earn a living until you do. I’m proud to be a “jack of all trades.”

What I do offer in my dog training is quality, positive, and accredited support — at a fair and affordable price. Because your dogs deserve the very best.

Wishing you all a great weekend — and stay tuned for some exciting updates soon!

23/09/2025

My website has been compromised.

Jealousy is not nessasary in any line of work.

Positive dog trainers all want the same thing (or you would think!).

Please do not try to access me via my website.

This is being dealt with by the official channels and will be rectified as soon as possible.

(I cant help being great !).