Problem Pawz Dog Training

01/10/2025

Such a great day 😁

Our first Protection Day at Problem Pawz Dog Training and we had a first class world renowned Grade A helper in Jamie Bows, and 14 fantastic dogs with their people.

Great friendly and relaxed atmosphere, the dogs all worked hard and had a great time 💪

Cannot wait for the next one 😊

20/09/2025

All clients coming to us from 6th to 10th October please note the following from the council regarding the road to the shed.

I do not know at the moment if access will be maintained to the training facility at all times or if the road will be inaccessible at times.

I have emailed the council for clarification but I thought I would give everyone an early heads up 😊

“The C5K from B979 (Netherley Road) to Denside of Durris will be CLOSED for 5 days from Mon 6th to Fri 10th Oct 2025 to allow Aberdeenshire Council to carry out carriageway repairs.

Diversion via C5K – C32K – B9077 – B979 – C5K and vice versa

Site notices will be erected in due course indicating the temporary restriction to traffic and the alternative routes where applicable.

Should you have any queries please contact
[email protected]”

04/09/2025

🚨 PROTECTION TRAINING DAY 🚨
📅 28th September 2025 | ⏰ 10:00AM
📍 Problem Pawz Dog Training & Dog Sports Club, Netherley, AB39 3QR

💥 If you’re interested in training or competing in bitesports, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

We are thrilled to welcome Jamie Bows, the UK’s No.1 ranked IGP Helper and Grade A accredited, for an exclusive one-day protection training workshop.

This intensive day will cover:
✅ Drive Building
✅ IGP Exercises & Routines
✅ Grip Development
✅ Troubleshooting
✅ Drive Switching
✅ Trial Preparation

👉 Suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced – and all breeds are welcome!

🎟️ Spots available:

Handler Spots – £75

Spectator Spots – £25

📲 To book your place:
📞 07842099682
📧 [email protected]

14/06/2025

Given the current weather conditions and with the forecast showing the rain getting heavier over the next few hours around the shed, Group Class is cancelled today.

16/05/2025

ONLY ONE SPACE LEFT!

We’re excited to announce Problem Pawz Scentwork Course starting Wednesday 25th June at 18:30!

This is a 6-week course designed to give your dog a focused, fun way to build confidence, burn mental energy, and strengthen your bond through scent-based challenges.

Spaces are limited to just 4 dogs, so each dog gets multiple chances to work.

Details:

• Starts: 25th June 2025 @ 18:30

• Length: 6 weeks

• Cost: £120 per dog

• Location: Problem Pawz Dog Training & Dog Sports Club, Netherley, AB39 3QR

• Suitable for all breeds and abilities

• Led by a Level 1 & 2 Qualified Scentwork UK Trainer

To book your space, contact Fiona at 07842099682 or [email protected]

Let the sniffing begin!

15/05/2025

My big girl and her GSD pal are looking for a pal to join their adventures 🥰

Tara (R) and Mac (L) are looking for a small/medium female friend to join them on their 2 x 60 minute group walk. Tuesday PM and Thursday AM , pick up either Stonehaven or Banchory (or their immediate surrounds).

Tara likes a wee play and then happily plods along to explore. Mac likes a bit of rough and tumble (although he's limited as he has had a hip operation) so a wee one that is used to a playing a bit with a bigger dog would be welcome!

Our new member would have to have good doggy etiquette and a great level of recall.

If you think your dog would fit in and would like to find a couple of new friends (or if you would like more information), please get in touch.

11/05/2025

LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE!

We’re thrilled to announce the next Relationship Workshop!

Date: Saturday 28th June 2025

Time: 10:00 – 16:00

Location: Problem Pawz Dog Training & Dog Sports Club, Netherley, AB39 3QR

This one-day workshop is all about helping you build a stronger bond with your dog through clear communication, fun training, and a deeper understanding of how your everyday life affects your dog’s behaviour.

You’ll learn how to:

• Make training rewarding and fun

• Communicate effectively using the four key ways dogs understand

• Build your dog’s confidence, focus, and trust

• Motivate your dog with toy and food drive

• And more – including individual 1-to-1 support tailored to your goals!

Spaces & Pricing:

• Dog & Handler Spot: £50

• Spectator Spot: £30

This is a great opportunity to take your relationship and training to the next level!

To book, get in touch at 07842099682 or [email protected]

14/04/2025

Notice of upcoming schedule changes to the Saturday Group Class.

There will be no class this coming Saturday (19th April).

The Pack Walk is at the usual location on Saturday 26th April.

There is no class on Saturday 3rd May (Sports Club is on instead).

Class is on as normal on Saturday 10th May at 11:00.

Class is rescheduled and will not be on the next 3 Saturdays (17th, 24th or 31st May) and instead will be held on the Sundays (18th, 25th May and 1st June) at 12:30.

No class on Saturday 7th June (Sports Club is on instead).

Back to normal from Saturday 14th June.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Fiona
🐾🐾

19/03/2025

*** IMPORTANT ***

Group Class is cancelled this coming Saturday, 22nd March, as me and the boys are going on our travels again 🤣

Back to normal next week, 29th March.

09/02/2025

So I can now reveal the reason for my 2 week holiday…

Please meet Nero, aka Avonwolf Oncoming Storm 🥰

As puppies are very hard work, especially early on with housebreaking, establishing routines, rules and boundaries and socialisation/exposure, as well as keeping him safe before his vaccinations are complete, time off work will allow all this to happen smoothly.

He has settled in no problem, he is a very confident and outgoing pup so even the 9 hour journey home did not phase him at all.

This self confidence comes from a very good breeder, in my eyes the best in the uk certainly.

The genetics which have been carefully selected on both dam and sire’s side as well as consideration to the combination of the two are an essential foundation for a strong, healthy and confident puppy.

But also important is what the breeder has done with the puppies before they go to their new homes. Before he was 8 weeks old Nero along with his brothers (who are both going to be Police Dogs) has been exposed to many of life’s challenges, from small things such as washing machines and hoovers in the home, kennels and adult dogs that are not their mother, right to going on many rides in a secure crate in a vehicle, going to dog sports club, going to many different sites as the breeder takes her dogs almost everywhere she goes, and meeting many many different people.

By the time Nero came home he is happy in the car, happy in his crate/kennel, confident meeting new people and dogs (so far just Hustle & Tara until after his vaccs) going to new places such as our farm, training shed, mums house and a hydrotherapy centre was a big adventure to him that he took in his stride.

As you can probably tell, I am really happy with having Nero here….

Hustle on the other hand was less than impressed, although he is starting to warm up to him now 🥰

03/02/2025

I am going to be off work from now until 17th February.

The Saturday Group Class will still be going ahead with Karen, but at a different time.

The class will be held at the shed on the 8th & 15th February at 14:00.

I will still be available by email, FB Messenger, Text and Phone within my normal working hours which are:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 09:30 until 18:30.

Saturday from 09:30 until 18:00.

Sunday from 09:30 until 17:00.

Any communications outwith these times will not be answered until the next working day, Thursday is my day off so communications after 18:30 on Wednesday will not be answered until after 09:30 on Friday.

More details for existing clients is on the forums.

Fiona 🐾🐾

19/01/2025

Hustle and I have a very urgent request for help from all our clients, current and past.

Please go to the forums and read the post in the announcements as soon as you can 🙏

Thank you,

Fiona