At Paws-Up!, we believe dog training should be about more than teaching your dog a list of behaviours.

It’s about building a relationship where you understand your dog, your dog understands you, and together you can navigate everyday life with confidence.

Our training courses are designed around the principles of the Advanced Dog Ownership Initiative (ADOi) — developing practical skills, understanding and confidence in both dogs and their humans.

More than obedience -Our courses focus on the skills that make a genuine difference to everyday life:

Communication & engagement

Building a dog who wants to work with you and developing the skills to communicate clearly.

Confidence & resilience

Helping dogs navigate new environments, sounds, people, dogs and everyday challenges.

Real-life skills

Loose lead walking, recall, neutrality, settling, impulse control and the practical skills you need outside the training field.

Understanding your dog
Learning to recognise body language, emotional states and individual needs so you can support your dog rather than simply manage their behaviour.

Cooperative care & handling
Developing the skills needed for everyday handling, grooming and veterinary care.

Learn it. Practise it. Live it.

Our courses combine online learning, practical sessions and real-life application.

You'll learn the theory behind the skills, practise them in a supportive environment and then take them into your everyday life — because that's where the training really matters.

You'll also have access to the wider Paws-Up! community, including Academy resources, group walks and ongoing opportunities to practise and develop your skills.