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Alexandra's Practically Pawfect Training and behaviour support and transformation on a 1:1 basis. Qualified Scentwork UK Trainer and Judge for Tier 1. Based in Bexley, Kent I’m Alexandra.

From a tiny child, I was always fascinated by animals and their behaviour. I grew up surrounded by animals of all different species including dogs, cats, bunnies and many more. I always knew I was destined to be involved with animals and their families. I’ve been involved in dog training since I was a young teenager and have lived in a multi-dog household since then. Each of my dogs have taught me

so much and shaped who I am, what I know about dogs and how I choose to train and interact with animals and their families. I have spent vast amounts of time learning through a variety of courses, books and hands on experience and am committed to always learning more. I spend most of my days training, walking and looking after animals (mainly dogs but also other animals) and love every minute of it. In terms of dog training, I offer reward-based training on a one to one basis and love seeing the relationship build between dogs and their owners. There's so much information around about dogs and dog behaviour out there, it can be difficult to know how and where to start. One of my aims as a dog trainer is to help people to find the information and answers they are looking for. Also, to help them move towards the life they planned to have when they chose to add a dog to their family

I know that everyone and their pets’ needs will be different. That is why everything I offer is bespoke and designed to suit what is needed. Bespoke in person training options
Online training options
Solo or small group dog walks
In house visits or pet sitting

Drop me a message so we can discuss how I can help you and your pets

25/11/2025

Phoenix's first scratch board session for his nails - he used both paws 🥳

Nail care is super important for dogs, especially those recovering from injury. But at the moment, he's skittish about clippers. So, whilst we work on that, we can also keep on top of his nails in lots of different ways.

As well as helping his nails, this is also a good way of us improving how he's using his right front whilst letting us keep an eye on progress.

For this session, it was just about introducing the concept, focusing on front paws, and seeing if he'll use his recovering leg, too. I'm experimenting with different methods to get back paws done, too, so watch this space.

If you listen with the sound up, he's definitely scratching both, but he's putting significantly less pressure through his right paw.

We also had an accidental recovery from being worried when he chose to use the scratch board to balance on.

A long overdue day with my sister ❤️
24/11/2025

A long overdue day with my sister ❤️

I redeemed myself after last time with a score of 262 🥳
23/11/2025

I redeemed myself after last time with a score of 262 🥳

23/11/2025

This is a MASSIVE step ❤️..

Moving a puppy in has been a huge step in itself for Aura and a daily learning curve for them both.

She's been worried about him and figuring him out from day one. We're taking things slowly and bit by bit on mixing them all together as he can be more than a little bit feral!

But, we've been making progress so much progress, and yesterday, this happened 🥳🥳

Now I have no doubt, that it's not going to be straightforward from here to besties. But, they played ❤️

22/11/2025

Even us dog pros have things we'd rather avoid doing.

Another day, another vet visit and we made it a two dog day, this week was for the two youngest, Phoenix and sensitive soul, Aura.

In an ideal world, it would have been easier to have them there separately but it wasn't to be.

Now, they both have a bit of a celebrity status at this vets. As that's where they ended up after being dumped and had a lot of treatment there.

While little un embraces that, Aura has a different outlook. This visit was the first time she's been back to this particular vets, she's a sensitive soul particularly around humans, so I wasn't sure how she'd react being back there.

The waiting room was busy so whilst Phoenix embraced the love from the vet nurses and reception, I took a step back away from things. Safe places, time to air scent, strategies were the name of the game for her.

One of the vet nurses came to see Phoenix, and to my surprise, Aura's tale swooshed in recognition. When the next vet nurse came over, she swooshed her tail at her. So, this time only, she said a brief hello whilst carrying on figuring things out.

We went into see a vet nurse for Phoenix and he was all wiggle for her until it came time to go on the table. He was unsure about being weighed and his jab but got fed lots of treats for being brave, which perked him up a smidge.

Another little wait in reception whilst we sorted out admin bits, then it was time for Aura.

I explained her sensitive nature to the vet and she had a quick health check all over including having her temperature taken!

Now, every vet journey with my dogs is slightly different, and handling varies depending on what my dogs need, the vets & which parts they may struggle with. One constant throughout is I always hold my dogs if needed, ask my dogs for things to help, for pretty much everything I can.

Same for Aura. I made this context different to other work around her feelings about humans. As I knew this would be a lot for her and very hands on compared to other situations.

She was a little champ.

It wasn't her comfort zone at all. We've got stuff to carry on working on (within the context of vets) but very proud of them both

It's been a rough week for him with pain, but bit by bit, he's restoring some of his mischief. Turn around in the kitche...
21/11/2025

It's been a rough week for him with pain, but bit by bit, he's restoring some of his mischief.

Turn around in the kitchen and find him like this ❤️

Perfect antidote to being out in the cold all week
20/11/2025

Perfect antidote to being out in the cold all week

Happy 8th birthday, Xena ❤️My little sidekick, shadow, and all-around best girlie.She's my first terrier but not our las...
19/11/2025

Happy 8th birthday, Xena ❤️

My little sidekick, shadow, and all-around best girlie.

She's my first terrier but not our last. She's tiny but mighty, sweet, savvy, and quietly determined in everything she does ❤️

A sudden dip in temperature means a duvet day and pain meds for Rio ❤️
17/11/2025

A sudden dip in temperature means a duvet day and pain meds for Rio ❤️

Well, what a jam-packed session this morning to kick off the week.And it's safe to say stooge dog Nigel (pictured) got p...
17/11/2025

Well, what a jam-packed session this morning to kick off the week.

And it's safe to say stooge dog Nigel (pictured) got put through his paces, too.

We covered:

🐾 Next steps for harness desensitisation

🐾 Fundamentals of recall

🐾 Safe techniques for handling long lines

🐾 Introducing a location specific marker that will help with one person handling. As we continue to work through troublesome areas for grooming, vet visits, and other husbandry tasks

❄️ Touched on coat desensitisation as well now that we're heading into the cold and wet months

And alternative ways of working through frustration

All of that on top of working through big feelings about other dogs and people, alongside a fair amount of novelty being thrown our way

15/11/2025

So proud of the little guy. Today was a whole new experience for him and us... his assessment and then his first hydrotherapy session ❤️

He wiggled at everyone in reception but couldn't understand why the focus turned to forms instead of cuddles!

His little nose was wiggling a million miles an hour as he started to suss things out. When it came to his assessment, he went quiet again on the table. But he perked up once he was done with that bit.

He got to wear their smallest life jacket to swim in 😍

He was a little unsure of the water to begin with, but after only a short while, he chose to leave the ramp. And each time it was time to swim, he chose to leave the ramp.

He was so brave and look at that tail moving for balance!

Who knows? I might end up with my first truly water loving dog.

We've also got some exercises to do and figuring out other bits of the puzzle for him.

After his swim, he was worried about the post swim wash down. So, I held him, and she did it very gently by hand to get him used to it. And yes, by extension, I ended up with a shower, too 😆

But, he was happy for us to towel dry him, and he got to test out his drying coat so he wouldn't get too chilly on the way home

Thank you Completely K9 Hydrotherapy & Rehabilitation for taking such good care of Phoenix. He's looking forward to his next one

It's too soon really to mention it, but it's coming. So, here are some important dates for your diary coming up, I will ...
14/11/2025

It's too soon really to mention it, but it's coming.

So, here are some important dates for your diary coming up, I will be off:

Monday 24th November

And

Then my last day before Christmas is Friday the 19th December.

I'll be off from the 20th December- 4th January inclusive

My first day back in the New Year will be:
Monday 5th January 2026

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