03/06/2022
My name is Jacqui Gears and I set up Aspiring Paws to help dogs and their owners create a strong bond built on love and understanding.
My love of dogs as a best friend started young – when my sister went off to school, my dog became my number one board game opponent. Fast forward to my teenage years and I voluntarily walked a neighbour’s Irish setters, until eventually, my parents relented and we had our own Irish Setter come live with us.
2 Irish setters, 3 Staffordshire bull terriers and a lurcher over the years have fuelled my love for dogs and their companionship and my current dog, a Springer Spaniel takes being your best friend to another level, though he’s also the friend to get you into trouble.
Having volunteered at the RSPCA for eight years, I have walked dogs of all shapes, sizes and temperaments, allowing me to better understand different breeds and the individual characters even within one breed. This led me to decide I wanted to train as a dog trainer.
I studied with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) and passed with distinction, so am now a fully qualified dog trainer.
As a dog trainer, I train the dog in front of me using science-based techniques and force-free training methods, adapting sessions to meet the needs of the dogs and the owners.
There are ups and downs and good days and bad, and through training, you can help them be as well behaved as you want them to be. I am not an obedience trainer so if you want a perfect dog, I may not be the trainer for you. I want dogs to still have their own personalities, whilst being safe and isn’t it that cheeky nature we love most?
If you see me out with my Springer, who came to me aged 2 (now 4), we are a work in progress. Some things he just gets (any new behaviour!), but things he has been able to practice over the years – like pulling on a lead, or deafness when there’s a pheasant about, takes time, patience and consistency – everyone has to be doing the same thing (take note Mr Gears!)
I will help you build the confidence in your own skills, support and encourage you to understand your dog and give them clear cues as to what you are asking them to do.
I won’t guarantee a perfect dog but will help you gain the knowledge and skills to keep your dog safe, happy and well-adjusted to their environment so that you and your dog enjoy your lives together at home and out and about.
If you want to find out more about the services I offer, and how I can help your dog reach its full potential give me a shout via Messenger/Email/WhatsApp or a good old fashioned phone call.
I look forward to speaking with you
Jacqui Gears IMDT