Paw Forward Dog Training

09/09/2025

I like to describe myself as a ‘warts and all’ dog trainer and I certainly don’t hide the fact that my own dogs are still a work in progress😅

Every single one of my clients has heard stories of my two crazy teenagers — because that’s real life, and I know many can relate to it.

Today, I experienced what can only be described as a troll. This person hounded me across multiple platforms and, after being blocked, even sent their friends after me.
The sad part is that this person has hundreds of thousands of followers.

I don’t feel the need to justify myself to people that are ‘just curious’ or proclaiming ‘no judgement’ but what I do want to put out there is this👇🏼
If you’re looking for a trainer with ‘perfect’ dogs, you won’t find that here — and you’ll be hard pressed to find it anywhere else either 🤷🏼‍♀️

I’ve got two wild teenage dogs, and I’m proud of them. Just because they’re still learning doesn’t mean I can’t help others. In fact, it makes me more understanding, because I know first-hand that real training and behaviour change take time.

Sure, it might be easy to work with a shut-down dog, but that’s not the goal. The goal is happy, fulfilled dogs who enjoy life with their humans.
That’s what I want for my dogs, and that’s exactly what I want for you and yours too.

Thank you for being part of such a kind, supportive community here — it means the world🩵

08/09/2025

Confession time: I’m a dog trainer… and I rarely walk my dogs🫣

Not in the traditional ‘pavement pounding’ sense, anyway.

For me, daily street walks can be overwhelming — and honestly, they don’t always serve my dogs best either. Instead, we spend most of our time at my field: running, sniffing, training, and just enjoying being together.

Does it mean their lead walking isn’t perfect? Yes.
Does it mean they get super interested when they do see other dogs? Also yes.
But it works for us — and that’s what matters.

Dog ownership doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. As long as your dog’s needs are being met, there’s no ‘one right way’

💬 I’d love to know — have you adapted your dog’s routine to fit your lifestyle?

07/09/2025

This weekend was a big one for me with a trip into London, watching Arsenal play, an overnight stay for my daughter’s 16th. It was brilliant, but also a lot: the travelling, the noise, the late night, not being in my own bed.
By the time we got home today, I was done. This afternoon I gave myself permission to do absolutely nothing, just rest and reset.

Our dogs can feel exactly the same after a big event. A busy walk somewhere new, having visitors over, or a trip out can leave them just as overstimulated. New sights, sounds, smells and social interactions can all add up.

Just like us, they need quiet time afterwards to decompress, process and settle. It doesn’t mean they didn’t enjoy it, it just means they’re full and need space to come back to balance.

If your dog’s had a big day, try setting them up in a cosy safe space with a chew or a stuffed toy, and let them switch off without demands. It makes all the difference.

From rescue to resilience: supporting dogs on their journey to confidence.

💚Rescue Specialist
📍Essex and remote

07/09/2025

Did you know I’m here?
My training field is based in Stoke Golding!📍

You might have driven past the gate without realising it’s where Paw Forward Dog Training is based.

I offer:
🐾 Gundog training — 1:1 and classes
🐾 Puppy & adolescent training
🐾 Workshops and taster sessions
🐾 1:1 training packages (including mild behaviour cases, as I’m a student behaviourist)

I’m just outside Hinckley, so nice and easy to get to from surrounding villages too.

👉 Fancy finding out more? Send me a message or check out my page/website for upcoming classes.

Follow my page for helpful videos and updates!

(My sign was stolen recently — but don’t worry, I’m definitely here!)

07/09/2025

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Just a wee reminder that at 3pm today, the UK Government will be testing the Emergency Alert system that will make any compatible mobile phones vibrate and make a loud siren sound.

So if you have a nervous or sound sensitive pet, you may want them to be somewhere safe, comfortable and away from any phones in your home or vehicle.

Loads of love,

Lesleyxx

06/09/2025

Enrichment Taster ✅

What a fabulous morning at our enrichment taster session! (I actually remembered to take pictures!)

The dogs got to explore all sorts of new smells, tastes, textures, sights and sounds – and their handlers left with plenty of inspiration for fun enrichment ideas to try at home too.

Thanks so much to everyone who came along 🤩

05/09/2025

Little Mia came for a visit this week🤩

We did some work on direction changes to a whistle cue and she picked it up so fast — super impressed! 🤯

05/09/2025

2 spaces left on our Enrichment Taster session tomorrow 🐾

Come along and try out some different enrichment acrivities with your dog 🤩

Perfect for puppies and adolescents✨

https://buy.stripe.com/8x23cv1iEfJG5W8cQA73G0i

Workshops & Tasters coming in September👇🏼

If you’d like to join or have any questions, please let me know ☺️

We have:

𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 (£𝟭𝟱) — 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 @ 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺
Rotate around a variety of enrichment stations including scent games, freework, play & more.
(Not suitable for dogs with known allergies or resource guarders)
Book here 👉🏼 https://buy.stripe.com/8x23cv1iEfJG5W8cQA73G0i

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 (£𝟮𝟬)— 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 @ 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺
Learn lead handling techniques, fun training games, and how to set your dog up for success on walks.
Book here 👉🏼 https://buy.stripe.com/00wdR9e5q5525W85o873G0h

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 (£𝟮𝟱) — 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 @ 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺
Learn how to introduce a whistle for recall and practise fun games to build reliability. Includes a FREE Acme whistle (worth £10)
Book here 👉🏼 https://buy.stripe.com/fZucN50eA7da0BOg2M73G0g

📍Stoke Golding

01/09/2025

Ever considered gundog training? 🐾🐶

Our next Gundog Skills course begins on Saturday 11th October – I’d love for you to join.

The course is designed for complete beginner dogs. Don’t worry if your dog doesn't have great recall or lead walking skills — this course will help teach all of these skills and build on what you already have in a fun and breed-fulfilling way 🧠

👉🏼Spaces: 5

📍Location: Stoke Golding

🗓️Date/Time: 11th, 18th, 25th October & 1st
November

💷Price: only £100 – includes a free goody bag and Acme whistle + WhatsApp support for the duration of the course.

*Training is reward based/positive reinforcement. You do not need a gundog breed to join.

Book here 👉🏼 https://book.stripe.com/dR6aHH38s0OL8SccMR

31/08/2025

Simple.

30/08/2025

Workshops & Tasters coming in September👇🏼

If you’d like to join or have any questions, please let me know ☺️

We have:

𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 (£𝟭𝟱) — 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 @ 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺
Rotate around a variety of enrichment stations including scent games, freework, play & more.
(Not suitable for dogs with known allergies or resource guarders)
Book here 👉🏼 https://buy.stripe.com/8x23cv1iEfJG5W8cQA73G0i

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 (£𝟮𝟬)— 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 @ 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺
Learn lead handling techniques, fun training games, and how to set your dog up for success on walks.
Book here 👉🏼 https://buy.stripe.com/00wdR9e5q5525W85o873G0h

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 (£𝟮𝟱) — 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 @ 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺
Learn how to introduce a whistle for recall and practise fun games to build reliability. Includes a FREE Acme whistle (worth £10)
Book here 👉🏼 https://buy.stripe.com/fZucN50eA7da0BOg2M73G0g

📍Stoke Golding

29/08/2025

Fabulous session with Ember 🔥

Working on some predictable patterns that will help with her big feelings as we continue to progress👏🏼