A bit about us

For Paws was brought to life for a couple of reasons. Firstly, after years of working as a veterinary nurse (with a brief stint in veterinary pathology), head dog trainer Kate wanted a new outlet for her love of animals. Secondly, a new member of the family was introduced, Lola. This recently rescued puppy had a host of anxiety and fear related issues that needed regular and professional attention. So in short, a love of dogs and a dog that needed love is what inspired Kate to study and become a qualified dog trainer.

How For Paws can help

At For Paws, we want to help all dogs and their families have the best possible lives together. So we offer a range of training solutions. From simple dog walking to early socialisation, group dog training classes and in home training consultations, we have a solution to get you and your dog working hand in paw. We have a soft spot for fear and anxiety related issues in dogs, but we also love helping people with a wide array of issues such as food guarding, barking, jumping, unreliable recall and much more. We use only force-free, reward based methodologies that will help you and your dog train and build a positive relationship. 

Education

• Full member of the IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers)

• Certified Behaviourist with IMDTB (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and Behaviour)

• Family Paws Parent Educator

• Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer

• Certified Pet Loss Grief Specialist with APLB.

• Aggression in Dogs Master Course Certification with Michael Shikashio

• Qualified dog trainer with the National Dog Trainers Federation

• Qualified veterinary nurse

• APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) Member

• PPG (Pet Professional Guild) Member

Experience

• Doubleview Veterinary Clinic - Dog trainer

• Doubleview Veterinary Clinic - Veterinary Nurse

• Doubleview Veterinary Clinic pet behaviour seminars - Co-presented with Kalmpets

• Shenton Park Dog's Home - Volunteer

• RSPCA - Volunteer