Paws & Progress

Paws & Progress 📍 Dorset & Hampshire
🏆 ‘Prestige’ Trainer Of The Year 2025
📚 APDT (01648), TCBTS, ABTC (ATI)
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www.pawsandprogress.co.uk
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At Paws & Progress, we understand that not one size fits all. That's why we have a variety of different services availab...
07/01/2026

At Paws & Progress, we understand that not one size fits all. That's why we have a variety of different services available to book each and every day dependant upon your needs...

✅ Bespoke 1-2-1 Behaviour Support
✅ Group Classes (Foundation, Puppy, & Progression)
✅ Stooge-Dog Practice Sessions
✅ Trainer-led Training Walks
✅ Dog Walking & Sitting

Not sure which service you need? Give us a call or message on 07887 882578 or drop us a DM! 📩

Meet the Walking & Sitting Team...At Paws & Progress, our walking and sitting services are delivered by a trusted team w...
05/01/2026

Meet the Walking & Sitting Team...

At Paws & Progress, our walking and sitting services are delivered by a trusted team who all share our core values - calm handling, consistency, and dog welfare always coming first.

DYLAN
A valued member of the Paws & Progress team, Dylan supports our classes alongside our walking and sitting services. His calm, friendly nature and genuine love for dogs helps to ensure every dog feels comfortable, supported, and at ease.

HANNAH
Our newest team member, Hannah, has quickly become a fantastic asset. As another class assistant and walker/sitter, she brings a positive, caring energy and a natural connection with dogs that shines through in everything she does.

ALISON
With first-hand experience of owning a reactive Rottweiler, Alison brings empathy, understanding, and a strong passion for supporting dogs and their owners. As a long-term walker and sitter, she’s dedicated to meeting each dog’s individual needs in fun and thoughtful ways.

Professional, reliable care, delivered by people you can trust. ⭐️

🐾 Happy dogs, stress-free owners! From group/solo walks to puppy visits and overnight stays, Paws & Progress has your pu...
07/12/2025

🐾 Happy dogs, stress-free owners!

From group/solo walks to puppy visits and overnight stays, Paws & Progress has your pup covered. Accredited, insured, and loved by dogs everywhere! 💚

Get in touch today to arrange your meet and greet.
www.pawsandprogress.co.uk

For all those muddy dog walking cars in need of a clean… 🧽 🐾✨Please go show this page some love 🧡😁
06/11/2025

For all those muddy dog walking cars in need of a clean… 🧽 🐾✨

Please go show this page some love 🧡😁

Another great reason to keep up with your sit proofing and desensitisation to novel objects… because you never know when...
31/10/2025

Another great reason to keep up with your sit proofing and desensitisation to novel objects… because you never know when your dog might need to pose as a spooky ghost! 👻🧡

Big thank you to Liv and Odin the Dobermann for sharing this brilliant festive photo! We’ve heard he was rewarded afterwards with plenty of our Beef Sausages (and rightly so). 🐶👏

Training isn’t just about obedience. It’s about helping our dogs feel safe and steady, no matter what the world (or the Halloween decorations!) throw at them.

Wishing you all a safe and happy Howl-a-ween from the Paws & Progress team 🎃🐕💛

My own Millie-Moo is back on our grid this week, and she just wanted to answer a common question, and tell you all about...
29/10/2025

My own Millie-Moo is back on our grid this week, and she just wanted to answer a common question, and tell you all about why we only ever use high quality training treats (such as our favs, JR Pet Products) at Paws & Progress Dog Training:

So firstly, when treats are made from simple, real ingredients (often single-source proteins, grain-free, and free from fillers) they’re not just healthier, they’re clearer communication tools. The right treat motivates without upsetting tummies, keeps energy levels stable, and allows dogs to stay focused and balanced.

Reactive, anxious, or over-excited dogs in particular, also often struggle with internal regulation - and that can be made worse by low-grade ingredients, added sugars, or synthetic flavourings. Good quality, natural food instead supports calmness, clear thinking, and consistency.

So when we choose what to reward with, it isn’t ever about brand loyalty or fancy packaging. It’s about respecting our dogs enough to fuel their training with the same care we put into every session.

22/10/2025

Ever asked your dog to “sit”… and they pop straight back up the moment you look away? 👀

That’s probably because they haven’t learned when the behaviour actually ends, and that’s where a release cue comes in.

A release cue (like “free”, “okay”, or “break”) tells your dog, “You’re done! You can move now.” It marks the clear end of a behaviour, so your dog doesn’t have to guess.

Here’s why it’s such an important part of training:

✨ Clarity = Confidence. Dogs thrive on clear communication. When they know exactly what’s expected, they relax and perform better.

✨ Improves impulse control. Waiting for a release teaches patience, and helps build focus even when distractions are high.

✨ Keeps behaviour solid. Whether it’s a sit, stay, or down, your dog learns that the behaviour doesn’t end until you say so. That’s how you get reliability in real-life situations.

✨ It builds trust. Consistency in your cues helps your dog trust your communication, and that trust becomes the foundation of a calm, cooperative partnership.

So next time you train, add a release cue into your routine.
Ask for a behaviour → use your release cue → reward.

Simple, but game-changing.

Because great training isn’t about control, it’s about clarity and communication. 🐕💛

20/10/2025

When we think about socialising our dogs, we often focus on play - chasing, wrestling, running, and having fun with other dogs. And yes, that’s a wonderful part of socialisation!

But here’s the thing: being able to switch off around other dogs is just as important (if not more).

A truly well-socialised dog isn’t the one who wants to say hi and play with every dog they see… it’s the one who can calmly exist around others without feeling the need to interact. 🧘‍♀️

Learning to relax in the presence of other dogs teaches:

✨ Emotional control - your dog learns they don’t have to react to every movement or sound.

✨ Confidence - they feel safe and secure even when exciting things are happening nearby.

✨ Focus - they can listen to you instead of getting swept up in the energy of other dogs.

This skill helps in so many real-life situations too - walks, cafés, training sessions, vet visits, or even at home when you have guests and their dogs over. It builds calm, balanced behaviour that lasts a lifetime.

So next time you’re working on socialisation, remember: not every dog-to-dog moment has to be playtime. Practice doing nothing together - sit on a bench, enjoy the scenery, reward calm behaviour.

Because balance isn’t about more excitement… it’s about knowing when to rest. 💛

Another week, another set of pawsome graduates! 🐾🎓And here are just two of their cheeky faces - proud, happy, and ready ...
14/10/2025

Another week, another set of pawsome graduates! 🐾🎓

And here are just two of their cheeky faces - proud, happy, and ready to show off their new skills (and treats)! 😋

Well done to all our good boys and girls this week! You’ve made us proud (and made your humans very happy)! ❤️👏

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