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Give your bundle of cuteness the very best start!
From toilet-training, to loose lead walking, puppy biting, and over-excitement,
Whether it's 1-2-1 or a class you need, we've got you and your puppy covered
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Struggling with a hormonal teenager? Perfect recall disappeared?
Pulling on lead, or suddenly interested in traffic?
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If your perfect pup has become selectively deaf, this is the path for you.
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Is your dog struggling to keep it together out on walks, or when you go places?
Maybe they've started guarding food, toys, or even a person in the home, or outside.
Car chasing, joggers, kids, bikes?
Click below for help
Does it sometimes feel like...
"I wish other people could see the dog I see, at home"
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Walks are a battle rather than a pleasure
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Your dog is adorable at home but becomes like the "fun police" outside
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She's so sensitive and easily overwhelmed. It's like she can't switch off
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He keeps trying to grab your slippers, jeans and ankles, and tries to dive into traffic!
Here's the truth...
You don't have a "problem" dog.
You have a unique dog who needs the right kind of support and I'd love to help you. Border Collies are highly intelligent dogs BUT when you've been bred, for generations, to do ONE job better than any other living creature, being unemployed and living in a town or city can be really tough.
Training that works with your dog, not against them
Positive Training Methods & Breed Knowledge
This means no punishments, fear or force.
I have a specific passion for Border Collies, but have spent time making sure I understand the genetic tendencies of many dog breeds, what makes them tick, and all of the behaviours that you might see as a problem in your home.
Commitment to my own Learning
Certified Family Dog Mediator, Diploma Canine Behaviour & Training, Certified Pro Dog Reactivity Specialist, Certified Puppy Start Right Instructor
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Scotland's ONLY Certified Control Unleashed Instructor
How I learn about your dog
During our time working together, I'll get to understand the whole dog. I work with you to understand what is making your dog behave in the ways they are. Is it prior experiences? Anxiety, fear, frustration? Something in the environment (home, and outside)? Or is it actually their genetics showing in ways you weren't expecting? When we understand why your dog is behaving in troublesome ways, making things better becomes much easier!
Supporting you AND your dog
I offer a caring and non-judgmental approach because your wellbeing is just as important as your dogs. By understanding you and your needs, I can offer training that is as individual as your dog. No one-size-fits-all approach here!
"Change isn't about control, it's about clarity, consistency, safety and trust."
Angie Brown
Don't have a Border Collie?
I specialise in working with Collies and crosses, however, all breeds are welcome*
*breed policy subject to insurer conditions
Lunging and barking
Jumping up/Nipping
Chasing cars/bikes/joggers
Pulling on the lead
General Behaviour
Biting at the lead on walks
Resource guarding
Won't come back when called
What Clients Say:
"After three months membership at Pawsitive Academy I have a better trained collie who is progressing leaps and bounds and the secret is Angela Brown's down to earth, honest style. Easy to listen to and learn from, Angela Brown has the same approach with our dogs as she has with her own and admits there is no such thing as the perfect dog. Refreshing honesty in the dog training world!“
Sidney & Breagh