Positive Reinforcement Dog Training in Bristol
Helping reactive, over-aroused, adolescent and rescue dogs develop calmness, focus and life-long skills through science-based training.
Dog training in Bristol using ethical, science-based positive reinforcement methods to help puppies, adolescent dogs, adult dogs and rescue dogs build calm, reliable behaviour in everyday life. I specialise in supporting dogs with reactivity, over-arousal, recall challenges and lead walking difficulties, as well as helping rescue and rehomed dogs adjust to new environments, build confidence and feel secure. Training is tailored to each dog’s individual needs, emotional state and environment, with both in-person sessions in Bristol and online support available.
Building Lasting Results, Caregiver Confidence, and Stronger Relationships Between Dogs and Their Families Through Ongoing Support
Tailored to Your Dog's Individual Needs
Puppy Training in Bristol
Puppy training in Bristol focused on building confidence, calmness and strong foundational skills using positive reinforcement methods. Sessions cover recall, toilet training, crate training, socialisation and early life skills to help prevent future behaviour problems and support a well-adjusted adult dog. Training is tailored to your puppy’s personality, environment and learning pace.
Adolescent Dog Training in Bristol
Adolescent dog training in Bristol designed to support teenage dogs through key developmental stages where behaviour can become more challenging. This includes improving recall, loose lead walking, impulse control and frustration tolerance, while helping owners navigate common issues such as distraction, over-arousal and selective listening.
Reactive Dog Training in Bristol
Reactive dog training in Bristol for dogs who struggle with over-arousal, frustration or emotional responses around other dogs, people or environmental triggers. Training focuses on building calm alternative behaviours, increasing emotional regulation and helping owners feel more confident and in control during walks and real-life situations.
Rescue Dog Behaviour Support in Bristol
Rescue dog behaviour support in Bristol for dogs adjusting to new homes, environments and routines. Many rescue dogs may show anxiety, uncertainty, reactivity or shutdown behaviours. Training is designed to build trust, predictability and confidence using gentle, reward-based methods that respect each dog’s individual history and emotional needs.
Adult Dog Training in Bristol
Training begins with an initial assessment to understand your dog’s behaviour, environment and needs. From there, a tailored training plan is created using positive reinforcement methods. Sessions focus on practical skills, real-life application and ongoing support to ensure long-term progress and clear communication between you and your dog.
Client Experience with Positive Reinforcement Training
This video features a client sharing their experience of working with Pawtastic Dog Services through positive reinforcement dog training in Bristol. The training focused on improving behaviour, building confidence and reducing reactivity through clear communication and reward-based methods. Over time, the dog became calmer, more focused and significantly more responsive in real-life environments.
This demonstrates how structured, ethical dog training can create lasting behavioural change for both dogs and caregivers.
Key outcomes:
Training Session – From Reactivity to Calm Focus
This training session shows a real-life example of a previously reactive dog in Bristol demonstrating improved emotional control and focus during a structured positive reinforcement session. Through consistent training, clear communication and gradual exposure, the dog is now able to remain calmer and more engaged in the environment.
This highlights the importance of patience, consistency and reward-based training when working with reactive or rescue dogs.
Key outcomes:
One-to-one puppies up to 5 months (6 sessions package)
* packages available at discounted price
One-to-one adolescent puppies
Adolescent & adult dog training 1-1 support
* packages available at discounted price
Relaxation techniques
Issues I address in adult dogs:
Energise Your Obedience- solid foundation BRONZE
This course is aimed at adding zest back into your obedience with lots of exercises to make your training engaging. It’s particularly beneficial for adolescent and older dogs to redirect attention form distractions and improve the reliability of cued behaviour. Also, it’s a good reminder course for caregivers in higher classes.
The course content focuses on confidence building, effective communication and frustration prevention which help create a strong bond with your dog. Having skills to communicate effectively with your dog makes life easier and less stressful at home which is the foundation of a happy and harmonious life together. Prioritising obedience skills is an excellent way to showcase the remarkable relationship you share with your dog. There will be homework to do between every session with my supervision.
Some skill covered:
🐾Maintaining eye contact 🐾Loose lead walking 🐾Reliable recall 🐾Stay with release 🐾Settle 🐾Jumping up prevention 🐾Leave 🐾Impulse control
🐾Effective redirection from distractions 🐾Effective behaviour marking🐾Confidence & calmness building🐾Targeting and many exercises redirecting attention from distractions.
£160- 🐾6 sessions 🐾one-one online check up session🐾phone consultation 🐾exercise videos 🐾personalised training plan
🐾regular WhatsApp support
Socialisation, Neutrality & Engagement- SILVER
This is an excellent progress from Energise Your Obedience course to master dog neutrality and the skills which enable you and your dog to connect, understand each other and fully enjoy your walks together. You will learn how to use a variety of motivators beyond food to effectively engage with your dog, improve your communication and gain a variety of tool to always have something to offer to teach your dog you are far more fun than any potential distraction. We will learn different breed specific games to meet your dogs' needs and transform your walks into enjoyable experience for both of you.
The class context is based in a group setting to enable your dog gradually build dog neutrality and the last session will take place outdoors to ensure everyone is on track and being able to fully benefit from the course. There will be a set of indoor and outdoor tasks to learn new skills and build engagement via meeting specific needs, building calmness, stimulus control and the execution of the cued behaviour. Also, we will teach you and your dog how to read effectively each other's body language and prevent frustration for both parties.
Some skills covered:
🐾Impulse control 🐾Loose lead walking vs. focused heelwork 🐾Emergency stop 🐾Reliable recall round distractions 🐾Centre/middle position 🐾Building dog neutrality 🐾Motivation and engagement building 🐾Effective redirection and calmness 🐾Fulfilling games and many more exciting exercises.
£160- 🐾6 sessions 🐾one outdoors real-life scenario session 🐾phone consultation 🐾exercise videos 🐾personalised training plan
🐾regular WhatsApp support
Heelwork To Music- GOLD
This fun sport is taking the dog sport world by storm and has been recognised by The Kennel Club in the UK within the past 24 years and has been included in the Crufts Dog Show for the past 12 where competitors choreograph routines with their own choice of music of up to four minutes and perform these with their dog. Handlers of any age can participate and with any type a dog, there are no compulsory moves required to be performed in competition, which leaves scope to introduce moves which interpret the music in the best possible way. There’s no such thing as the ideal breed for heelwork to music, but it’s recommended that your dog has good recall and is well socialised before you join as heelwork to music happens off-lead. The more experience they have in performing a variety of obedience exercises the better their chances are at achieving success. No special equipment is necessary although props are allowed to enhance the routine and for incorporating into the performance. Its content enables you and your dog to develop more advanced skills and routines with choreography of your choice. Handlers of any age can participate and with any type a dog, there are no compulsory moves required to be performed in competition, which leaves scope to introduce moves which interpret the music in the best possible way.
What makes a successful heelwork to music routine?
There are two main criteria for a successful heelwork to music routine: the dog’s precise execution and content. Spending time with your dog while moving around to upbeat music is always a guaranteed mood lifter and this is the perfect way to help make obedience training fun for both of you. A strong bond between and your dog is the foundation of HTM. Freestyle gives handlers freedom to interpret the music in whatever way they feel as long as what they are doing is safe for the dog and suitable for a family audience.
Some skill covered:
🐾Maintaining eye contact 🐾Focused heelwork 🐾 Centre/middle position walk 🐾Leg weave 🐾Footie 🐾Pivoting 🐾Spin 🐾Twist 🐾Dynamic vs. static movement 🐾Circle 🐾Round 🐾Side slides 🐾Reading and following your body language 🐾Complex sequences along with your music choice and many more exciting exercises.
£160- 🐾6 sessions 🐾one-one online check up session🐾phone consultation 🐾exercise videos 🐾personalised training plan
🐾regular WhatsApp support
Trick Training
Tricks are suitable for dogs of all ages, offering mental stimulation, especially when physical exercise is restricted for young or senior dogs. They can also entertain dogs with limited physical activity due to injury. Additionally, trick training can be beneficial for dogs experiencing reactivity and stress, providing an alternative to walks where they may encounter triggers, allowing them to decompress. Engaging in trick training with your dog encourages them to problem-solve and exhibit various behaviors which may help to increase the focus and limit frustration. It can be used to build our dogs confidence, teach them to be calmer and more thoughtful. While teaching tricks, we can develop our training skills focusing on timing, reward delivery and frequency which can help us if we want to work on behaviour modification or sports training. Therefore, learning new skills and investing some time in teaching your dog a few tricks can be immensely rewarding.
Some skills covered:
🐾Paw cross 🐾Tissue please 🐾Right/left distinguishing 🐾Hop 🐾Walk in centre position 🐾Cover (eyes) 🐾Forward and backward follow 🐾Eight and many more exciting exercises.
£160- 🐾6 sessions 🐾one-one online check up session🐾phone consultation 🐾exercise videos 🐾personalised training plan
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**Cancellation Policy
To secure your spot, prepayment is required. Cancellations made at least one week in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made less than a week before the session are non-refundable. This policy ensures fairness to all participants, as last-minute cancellations prevent others from taking advantage of the available spot.
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