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Pawfect Fit Dog Training I am a qualified behaviourist and dog trainer and member of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) I am fully insured and qualified in Canine First Aid.

Qualified & Approved
Dog Trainer and Behaviourist
Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT, IMDTB)
Enjoyable, reward based dog training - all 'TQ' postcodes covered.
1 to 1 and small group classes
Trusted Trainer, Therapy Dog Training UK As part of my membership I am required to complete additional learning each year and commit to following the code of ethics of both the IMDT and the UK Dog Beha

viour and Training Charter. I offer group training classes and 121 training for puppies and adult dogs, 121 training for walking at heel and recall, and behaviour consultations for more complex problems such as resource guarding and separation distress. Behaviour modification and training takes time, commitment and understanding; quick fixes rarely work and often make the behaviours you are trying to correct much worse. If you would like to arrange a free 15 minute discovery call to see how I can help, please contact me.

31/03/2025

Just a couple of spaces left on the puppy class starting on 10th April. Book early to avoid disappointment.

30/03/2025

Happy Mother Day to all the dog mums, whether hooman or canine!

Photo by Richard Brutyo on Unsplash

29/03/2025

24/03/2025

Why choose in person training for your dog?

An experienced trainer can adjust training exercises and provide advice to help you meet the physical and emotional needs of your dog, based on their age and breed, evaluating their body language, emotional state, physical ability and motivation.
Tweak your movements, body position and alter the exercises depending on your needs and physical abilities.
Provide you with helpful hints and tips about how dogs learn and how to get the best possible successes with your dog.
Help you to understand when your dog needs a break.
Work with you to establish your dogs favourite rewards and ensure you are delivering the rewards at the right pace and in the right area.

If you are struggling and need help with training basic exercises or behaviour problems please message me for an informal chat to see how I can help.

Please remember that it takes time, patience and a lot of effort on your part to train a dog or carry out an effective behaviour modification programme, the sessions you have with the trainer or behaviourist are just the beginning of the journey, its what you do on the way to your destination that makes all the difference.

Happy Travels

20/03/2025

Today is National Dogs in Yellow Day.

Dogs wear yellow harnesses, collars, lead sleeves, leads and bandana's because they need space, space from other dogs and/or people. Please raise awareness and respect the emotional needs of dogs who wear yellow.

10/03/2025

03/03/2025

A few snaps of the wonderful dogs and guardians who attended the last group of classes. Well done , Luna, Lucy, Nellie, Luna, Honey, Titan, Arthur and Hugo!

24/02/2025

Don't miss out, get your puppy off to the best start with a qualified IMDT trainer and behaviourist.

Two places left on the puppy course starting on 3rd March

One place left on the Beginners Course (6m plus) 4th March

Foxhole Community Centre, Paignton
7pm -8.15pm, 6 week course £135.00

09/02/2025

Just a few spaces left, book early to avoid disappointment

03/02/2025

Its always good to get feedback from clients who have attended a group class.

'I just wanted to thank you for your help over the last four weeks. I just wanted to tell you that I have had two really wonderful walks with Connie the last two days. She is so much less “pully” now and I’m sure with more practice she will perfect the loose lead walking. I also took her to the beach and her recall was spot on again. I have also made huge progress with the barking for food and attention. So thank you so much. Lizzie'

'Thank you for the course Julie. We all learned a lot. Bertie is already better at not jumping up, and has improved on loose lead. We will keep on practising!!
Take care, Gill, Paul and Bertie.'

Check out my website for the courses on offer.

My name is Julie Sheppard, I am a trainer who understands the emotions linked to your dog’s behaviour. I specialise in 1-2-1 training and small group classes in Paignton, South Devon. My approach to training is relaxed, friendly, fun, and completely force-free. I offer advice, support, and progres...

02/02/2025

They feel fear, happiness, panic, sadness, stress, anxiousness and love (in addition to so many other emotions) just like 2-3 year toddlers...we should NEVER hurt them physically or emotionally.

27/01/2025

The big buzz word with puppies these days is Socialization. But what does it actually mean?

Does it mean cramming as many experiences as you can into your puppy’s life before they reach 3 months old? Does it mean allowing them to run off and play with whoever they want to, whenever they want to?

Would it surprise you to learn that this is not what socialisation is all about?

Basically, socialisation is about providing your puppy with as many positive, enjoyable, safe and varied experiences as you can. By doing this you are helping to build resilience and confidence.

Socialisation starts from around 3 weeks of age and although the main window for socialisation is up to 12 weeks it is a lifelong process. A good breeder should provide you with a list of all the things your puppy has been exposed to. When you get them home their main interactions are with their new family with different sights, sounds and smells. Exposure to different environments and people has to be done at your puppy’s pace, over exposure or ‘flooding’ is likely to scare them and damage their relationship with you. Give them time to process what they see/smell/hear and allow them room to back away and approach at their own pace if needed and never force your puppy to interact with something they are not sure of.

As for those doggy relationships, allowing your puppy to play with every dog they see is a recipe for disaster. Choose your play partners carefully, always ask if your dog can be introduced to a strange dog, not all dogs like to be pounced on by an over enthusiastic puppy and the last thing you want is your puppy to be scared by the reaction of another dog as this can have a lasting impact.

It’s not a race; build trust, build a bond and have a confident and resilient pup.

20/01/2025

Got a New Puppy?
Get them off to a great start -
Puppy class - Monday 3rd March 2025 - 7pm to 8.15pm
6 weeks course, £135.00 for dogs up to age 22 weeks at the start of the course.
Only 2 places left.

Too old for puppy class? no problem do our Beginners Class instead -
Beginners Class - Tuesday 4th March 2025 7pm to 8.15pm
6 week course, £135 for dogs over 22 weeks at the start of the course.
Only 2 places left.

All classes held at Foxhole Community Centre, Belfield Road, Paignton.
Free Parking.

Please contact me for details.

13/01/2025

I can count on one hand the number of times I have been contacted by someone for advice on which breed of dog would be suitable for them before they get one. Often the decision to have a specific breed of dog is based on how cute they look, or how well behaved a friends dog is.

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, they all have specific needs relative to their breed and size, which may not be a good fit for your lifestyle. There is a lot to consider before making a 10-15 year commitment to care for a dogs physical and emotional needs.

11/01/2025

Thank you, Shay Kelly for this.

06/01/2025

The puppy class graduates had a great time exploring and practicing behaviours with distractions.

03/01/2025

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02/01/2025

Happy New Year!

Get your puppy off to the best start this year.
Just one place left on the puppy course commencing on 20th January.

Edit: course now fully booked, but there are still 121 puppy slots available.

Please message me for details.

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Great progress at our walking at heel course.

It is great to work with other dog professionals who are passionate about the welfare of the dogs they work with. I recently ran a walking at heel and recall group class exclusively for Pluto's Pet Care clients. This is some of the feedback received: ‘Thank you for the course, Julie. We all learned a lot. Bertie is already better at not jumping up and has improved on loose lead. We will keep on practising!!’ ‘I just wanted to thank you for your help over the last four weeks. I just wanted to tell you that I have had two really wonderful walks with Connie the last two days. She is so much less “pully” now and I’m sure with more practice she will perfect the loose lead walking. I also took her to the beach and her recall was spot on again. I have also made huge progress with the barking for food and attention. So, thank you so much.’

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Walks had become a nightmare for Bonnie and Willow’s guardians, they contacted me for help as both dogs barked constantly on walks and were causing them to rush to get the walks over with as soon as possible; the barking started before they left the house and continued until they returned home. After a deep dive into the dogs history we uncovered two fearful events which preceded the start of the barking behaviours, both were fearful events in which one dog was attacked by an off-lead dog several years ago. There had also been a few other changes in behaviour recently which were uncovered and prompted the recommendation of a vet visit to rule out any physical causes. The vet recommended a trail of pain medication for one dog and anxiety medication for the other, this was coupled with changes in how the dogs were walked and the introduction of activities to aid relaxation and increase confidence. Over the next 6 months we had regular catch ups by phone and two more in person visits, with tweaks to the behaviour modification plan made along the way. Walks are now much more pleasant for both the dogs and their guardians; they still have off days (as we all do) but the dogs can now cope with their surroundings in a much more positive way.

Recall practice after our last 121 session

Mia and Kasper’s guardians contacted me in August 2023 as their dogs were no longer getting on like they used to and did not like to be left home alone following a recent house move. Mia was not enjoying walks and often refused to go out and Kasper had started to stare at random fixed points in the house. During our first session we unpacked a few other behaviours and potential emotional responses and reasons for them. After ruling out any medical issues we worked on reducing stress for both dogs and rebuilding relationships and confidence in their new environment. We often underestimate the impact that life events, such as a house move have on our dogs. Environmental changes, new sights, smells and sounds all have an impact. Mia and Kasper’s guardians have worked hard to help their dogs adjust to their new surroundings, they are now happy to be left at home, no longer follow them around everywhere and are much calmer. Kasper’s staring has stopped, and Mia is enjoying walks again.

Ava's story

Sometimes the world is just too much for our dogs, even going into the garden can be traumatic let alone going for a walk. When I first met Ava, she was fearful of the outside world, only venturing into the garden for the essentials and then immediately returning to the safety of indoors. Ava’s guardians were committed to helping Ava, we worked on improving her mood state and building her confidence. Within a month Ava ventured into the garden for longer and started to explore. After 4 months Ava was happy to play in the garden and had built up enough confidence to walk a few steps outside. Six months from our first meeting, Ava was waiting by the door asking to accompany her guardians on a walk. This was a very emotional day for all involved. Behaviour change does not happen overnight, it takes time, effort and commitment which Ava’s guardians have in abundance. Now for that walking at heel training....

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