Pawsative Steps

Pawsative Steps Dog trainer North Cork. Force free, accredited, insured science based dog trainer. I'm fully insured.

I developed a passion for dog walking and training after adopting and fostering a number of dogs and helping them overcome their struggles. Helping owners overcome struggles with their dogs and build an amazing relationship is my life purpose. I have QQI in dog training, absolute dogs pro dog trainer, canine first aid and have diploma in canine behaviour. I offer half hour and full hour walks cate

ring to the dogs and owners needs, training walks(I join you and teach you new skills to overcome any difficulties), home boarding (based in Banteer/Mallow area) and training consultations across Cork to overcome a range of unwanted behaviours such as pulling on leash, barking, reacall or setting a new rescue or puppy up for success

Want to give your new Puppy or Adolescent dog the best start in life? Do you need help with toileting, chewing, nipping,...
05/04/2025

Want to give your new Puppy or Adolescent dog the best start in life? Do you need help with toileting, chewing, nipping, walking on leash or coming when called?

There's a couple of spots available on our Puppy and Adolescent dog classes starting tomorrow Sunday 06th April at 10am, Adolescent 11.30am in Newmarket CYMS

This is a 6 week course with the first week online

Booking is online at

https://pawsativesteps.com/puppy-socialisation-dog-classes-kanturk/

Did you that David Mech the scientist who discovered dominence theory in wolves debunked his own theory.....
04/04/2025

Did you that David Mech the scientist who discovered dominence theory in wolves debunked his own theory.....

Did you know that the senior research scientist David Mech, whose book into hierarchy in wolf packs created the 'alpha theory' idea, then went on to disprove his own work with a later more naturalistic study? 😮

Although wolves and domestic dogs are worlds apart nowadays, David Mech's original book on captive wolves is still used regularly as evidence for alpha-based and dominance training styles. Touting you need to act like a wolf and an alpha and put your dog in their place so they respect you. However, even if domestic dogs and wolves were closer in how they acted than they are, David Mech went on to do further research and instead found that rather than one domineering 'alpha' wolves actually work as a family group with the parents leading the pack. That doesn't sound that far off our human families really does it? In fact, despite what 'alpha theory' states in regards to an 'alpha' wolf always eating first, in reality wolf parents often feed their youngest, most vulnerable offspring first.

The issue with the first study the book used is it was based on captive wolves and not wild wolves and how they behaved in their natural habitat, once David Mech realised his mistakes he did more research, and with new understanding and data he has since gone on to try and repair the damage his original study has done in how we view wolves, and by extension dogs. This is what scientific study is about, updating with the times and the most up to date information. I give huge props to David Mech for instead of trying to save his ego and stick to what he said in his original work, he has followed the science and admitted the flaws of his original study, bringing new knowledge and research forward.

It is a shame that the original idea is still so prevalent in our cultural knowledge and understanding of wolves, whereas the later study is less well known to the masses. I can only hope that will also change over time by us bringing the more up to date information to the forefront. 🐺

You can check out the study mentioned in the graphic for yourself here: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1343&context=usgsnpwrc&fbclid=IwY2xjawJXnM9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXshUGAAph0Xwsn0DrwtrZjOlFCixYjnG0jIckiJ0Fd8blz98S_EIRXsHA_aem_DLw_PwqeczmrFd0Nrc8iMg

22/03/2025

21/03/2025

IS YOUR PUPPY READY TO LEARN SOME PAWSATIVELY AMAZING SKILLS?

Our classes are designed to help puppies under 20 weeks become a well mannered and happy companion

REWARD BASED TRAINING
SOCIALISATION TECHNIQUES
BASIC OBEDIENCE
TOILET AND CRATE TRAINING
ADDRESS CHEWING, NIPPING, BARKING, JUMPING
PREVENTATIVE APPROACH TO BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS

✅️We offer small classes for personalised attention
✅️Positive encouraging environment
✅️Combination online and in person
✅️Ongoing support and resources

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE- ENROLL NOW!

Starting Sunday 06th 10am April 6 week course. First class online. In person classes
CYMS Newmarket

https://pawsativesteps.com/puppy-socialisation-dog-classes-kanturk/

Surviving Adolescense 11.30am
https://pawsativesteps.com/dog-life-skills-level-1-kanturk/

Dog trainer North Cork. Force free, accredited, insured science based dog trainer.

Our lovely training field is completely water sodden after such a wet winter 😪 Unfortunately its going to be another cou...
07/03/2025

Our lovely training field is completely water sodden after such a wet winter 😪 Unfortunately its going to be another couple of months before it's dry enough for agility classes. In the meantime I'm trying to secure an enclosed/indoor horse arena so agility classes can go ahead🤞

Aldi in Mallow has a great selection of inexpensive lickimats, snuffle mats and snuffle balls this week 😍
05/03/2025

Aldi in Mallow has a great selection of inexpensive lickimats, snuffle mats and snuffle balls this week 😍

Who needs a lovely comfy bed when you have a takeaway box 😅😆😍
01/03/2025

Who needs a lovely comfy bed when you have a takeaway box 😅😆😍

The lovely Murphy leading the way for a paddle and showing his little cousin Sammy that water is nothing to worry about ...
01/03/2025

The lovely Murphy leading the way for a paddle and showing his little cousin Sammy that water is nothing to worry about 😍

Some pictures from our very enjoyable adventure walk in Doneraile Park this morning. There not great pictures as we were...
01/03/2025

Some pictures from our very enjoyable adventure walk in Doneraile Park this morning. There not great pictures as we were far too busy having fun!

Some recent testimonials from our fantastic one to one and puppy class clients.  If you would like to work with an ethic...
28/02/2025

Some recent testimonials from our fantastic one to one and puppy class clients. If you would like to work with an ethical, experienced scienc-based, judgement free and accredited dog trainer who will tailor training to your dog, yourself, your home and family please contact us

[email protected]
www.pawsativesteps.com
087 6990303

Very excited to welcome everyone on our group walk tomorrow!  I think I've emailed everyone.  We will meet up at the par...
28/02/2025

Very excited to welcome everyone on our group walk tomorrow! I think I've emailed everyone. We will meet up at the park map in the main car park at 10am.

Group dog walk this Saturday 10am Doneraile ParkEnrichment Exercise Community Build focusPuppy Socialisation via gentle ...
28/02/2025

Group dog walk this Saturday 10am Doneraile Park
Enrichment
Exercise
Community
Build focus
Puppy Socialisation via gentle exposure and habituation
Lead by qualified and insured dog trainer

To register please contact [email protected] or WhatsApp 087 6990303

Many thanks to the Priory cafe in Mallow for helping to keep me fueled with their yummy coffee and treats for a busy mor...
27/02/2025

Many thanks to the Priory cafe in Mallow for helping to keep me fueled with their yummy coffee and treats for a busy morning of training in Mallow town park 🥰

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