ABOUT

Hello and Welcome


My name is Lesley and I'm the Company Director of Paws Up Academy Ltd.


Through Paws Up Academy Ltd I provide a fully insured, experienced, local, friendly, highly qualified & professional Dog Training service in Frinton on Sea and surrounding areas. 


From Puppies to Seniors, most domestic breeds will be considered.


I come to you to train with you & your dog 1 on 1 starting in your home or local, low distraction environment, moving to the higher distraction environment of the big wide world only if & when your dog is ready.


I train using the Positive Reinforcement model which means I do not use pain, force or fear in my teaching methodology. This also means that I invest time to help your dog make the right choices for themselves & for you to reward desired behaviour.


I am the proud caregiver to a mature Siberian Husky and a mature Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed cross.


Before getting my first puppy 8 years ago I worked in the Banking Industry for 24 years where I trained people in skills relevant to that industry. I strongly believe that people training is a very important aspect in achieving a successful relationship with your dog.


Graduate With Distinction of the prestigious *Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behaviour as an In Person student, granted official status as a VSA-Certified Dog Trainer (In-Person). Authorised to fly the UK Dog Behaviour & Charter flag. Trained in person by many of the presenters of the TV show 'The Dog Academy'.


Certified as a Family Dog Mediator through L.E.G.S® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation®.

A Family Dog Mediator (FDM) is an individual with special training and education above and beyond dog training. It is a movement to raise the bar of public understanding about pet dogs through integrated science and innovative practical solutions.


Certified CAMAdvocate Level 1. CAM stands for Canine Arthritis Management. As a CAM Advocate I am entitled to advertise my greater understanding of osteoarthritis in dogs and through incorporation of this knowledge in my professional work, to offer you an improved service.


Distinctions in Diplomas through the industry recognised 'Centre of Excellence' in Dog Training, Puppy Training, Canine Communication, Understanding Canine Anxiety, Canine Behaviour Training & Canine First Aid.


Accredited Pet Dog Ambassador Instructor & Assessor through the Pet Professional Guild British Isles.

Authorised to fly the Pet Industry Advocacy International flag.


Trauma Informed Pet Professional, Assessed Practitioner through ABK Learn.


Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers.


Member in good standing of 'doggone safe' which demonstrates that I am committed to providing quality dog bite prevention through education to children, families and the community.

 

See my Qualifications page for full details of all accreditations achieved, courses undertaken, conferences & webinars attended.


(I am Criminal Record Checked)

*The Victoria Stilwell Academy is the world's premier institution for professional dog trainer education founded by renowned dog behaviour expert Victoria Stilwell, and graduates of VSA have been individually taught in-person by Stilwell and other VSA faculty.

All VSA graduates have been rigorously assessed at the highest level for both skills and knowledge in the areas of dog training, behaviour modification, canine ethology, creative problem solving and more.

Additionally, great emphasis is placed within VSA's industry leading curriculum upon effective and empathetic human communication skills.

This unique focus results in professional dog trainers who are prepared not just to train dogs successfully using powerful force-free, positive reinforcement-based tools and techniques, but also to help dog owner clients to learn how to truly transform canine behaviour and set their dogs up for success using the latest in modern behavioural science methods.

 

Learn more about the Victoria Stilwell Academy here.

Sponsor of the Yellow Dog UK scheme.

Yellow Dog UK aims to promote awareness and understanding of dogs who need space, also known as 'yellow dogs'. These are dogs that may be nervous, in training, recovering from an injury or illness, being rehabilitated or simply dogs that prefer to keep their distance from people and other dogs.

If you see a dog with a YELLOW ribbon, bandana or similar on the leash or on the dog, this is a dog which needs some space. 

Important information


All dogs and their handlers must conform to the current laws of England relating to dogs.

I reserve the right to ask for proof of microchipping, vaccinations, flea & worming treatments etc.

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