Force-Free Training for Dogs and Owners in West Berkshire

“In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn’t merely try to train him to be semi-human. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog.”
– Edward Hoagland

At Paws To Train, we know your relationship with your dog is truly special, and creating a
mutual bond of love and trust comes from kind, fair and patient training. We also
understand training can appear daunting, especially when the perception is time should be put aside to carry out regular training; at Paws To Train, we coach you on how to use training exercises in everyday life so it becomes a way of life and creates the strongest of bonds between you and your best friend, your dog!

The earlier you start training, the stronger the bond, and training with us can start as soon as you bring your puppy or rescue dog home. We also offer sessions for adolescent dogs
experiencing brain fog from surges in hormones, through to older dogs who just
missed out on basic training.

We love working with dogs and watching them progress, and this passion extends to the way we coach owners. We ensure it is done in a sensitive, supportive, and friendly manner. Our ultimate goal is to provide you with the tools to result in your dream dog……”

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How dogs love to learn

We dogs like to be rewarded when we get things right. It might take us a while to get it right all the time, so please be patient and consistent with us.

Let them be dogs

No matter what our owners say, we do not think like or act like humans. We just get great pleasure in running, playing, sniffing (it is our peemail) eating and sleeping.

Well-behaved, not just obedient dogs

This is where we have learned manners and don’t have to be told what to do. We don’t jump, counter-surf, bark incessantly, pull on the lead, or ignore a recall.

Benefits of a professional dog trainer

Our owners do a great job teaching us, professional trainers teach how to make us the best we can be, and to understand and phase out unwanted behaviours.

Testimonials

“Michelle has a way of understanding even complicated dogs and they all respond to her training and care. I would definitely recommend her..” Jacqueline B. Furneux Pelham

“Michelle has a beautiful natural connection with dogs of all kinds. She absolutely dotes on our rescue dog. She is totally devoted to our 4 legged friends and instinctively knows how to handle and train them ” Heather B. (now) W.Australia

“I recommend Michelle highly for training, walking and caring for dogs. She is knowledgeable and kind and the dogs really respond to her. She sat our dogs on several occasions when we were away and we were always confident they were being looked after impeccably – bonus, they always came home a bit better behaved! ”
Geraldine P. Furneux Pelham

“.Michelle has cared for my Border Terrier on many occasions both for Doggy Day Care and daily walking. Her ability to understand Hetty’s needs is second to none and, most importantly, Hetty loves her to bits.
I never hesitate to ask Michelle to care for her as I know she has a wonderful time and is completely safe. I cannot recommend Michelle highly enough ”
Berry S. Clavering

“18 months ago I acquired a Saluki-Lurcher. He was skin & bone, thin & extremely nervous. I was assured he was over 2 years, however within a few months he got plumper and grew 4 inches in height.
Having a big, bouncy, practically untrained dog my age prevented me walking far and I didn’t trust to let him off the lead. Desperate to keep him, I found Michelle’s number in the ‘Village Views ‘. She immediately took him under her wing and within a few weeks he was a happy well exercised dog both on & off the lead.
I have no hesitation in recommending Michelle to solve anybody’s canine problems and would welcome anyone to contact or visit me and see Clyde, my big hairy boy who keeps me going.”
Debbie C. Eastbury

“Chase went to Michelle as an 18 month Staffie x Boxer having never been trained and rarely walked either on or off lead. His ‘party tricks were to bolt out the door at any opportunity and to open internal doors by pulling on the handles. Chase stayed with Michelle on a residential training plan and came out a fun loving boy trained to behave, walk nicely on lead and respond to recall.”
Doreen T. Elsenham

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