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  • Welcome to Perfect Paws
    Dog training and behaviour experts
  • Welcome to Perfect Paws
    Dog training and behaviour experts
We are qualified dog trainers and behaviourists offering one-to-one and group training for pets and their owners in the Clacton, Little Clacton, Holland on Sea, St Osyth and surrounding areas.

Take the stress out of owning a dog

I am a positive reinforcement concept trainer and behaviourist. This means I use an approach that focuses on growing underlying skills and concepts that influence behaviour across context. These dog skills are not behaviours. They are internal capacities that influence how a dog processes and responds to the world.  Instead of forcing a different behaviour I grow the missing skills and then layer situational training on top. Concepts are grown using specific strategies, structured games, rehearsal and lifestyle adjustments. I can deal with any training or behavioural issues you might be having – such as lead walking, separation issues, agression or socialisation – in sessions tailored to suit you and your dog. I start with a free telephone consultation to find out more about the issues you are having, then follow up with one or two-hour sessions to resolve them.

We can help with

Dog Training
Separation Anxiety
Puppy Obedience
Dog Aggression
Puppy Chewing
Dog Socialisation

About Perfect Paws

I'm Paula O’Connor BCCSdip.AdvCanBhv, the owner of Perfect Paws. I'm a fully accredited dog trainer, puppy trainer, dog behaviourist and dog nutritionist with the British College of Canine Studies. I am also a fully qualified dog psychologist and behaviourist with the Animal Care College. Your dog is in safe hands!

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Services and prices

We offer a range of services to ensure happy, healthy and well-trained dogs. Click the arrows on the panels below to discover more.
One to one training

Qualified, experienced and affordable Dog Trainer in and around Clacton on Sea.

Costs for Training are £40 per hour or

An initial home visit from myself costs £70 for 2 hours and are entirely tailored to you and your dog. This includes an assessment of the dog inside and outside the home. It also includes follow up guides and plans for training as well as on going support over, telephone or email.

These one to one dog training sessions are perfect for people who have an adult dog with training issues. These sessions will help you understand why your is behaving this way and how best to deal with it.

 

One to One Training for puppies

One to one training for Puppies

Qualified, experienced and affordable Dog Trainer in and around Clacton on Sea.

Costs for Puppy Training are £35 per hour

An initial home visit costs £35 for 1 hour and is entirely tailored to you and your puppy. These one-to-one dog training sessions are perfect for people who have a new puppy and lots of questions. Great for helping you avoid problems with your dog in future and tackling any issues you might already be experiencing. These sessions are also good for getting started on basic training such as sit, wait, heel work and recall, etc.


Dog Behaviour

One to one training for Puppies

Qualified, experienced and affordable Dog Trainer in and around Clacton on Sea.

Costs for Puppy Training are £35 per hour

An initial home visit costs £35 for 1 hour and is entirely tailored to you and your puppy. These one-to-one dog training sessions are perfect for people who have a new puppy and lots of questions. Great for helping you avoid problems with your dog in future and tackling any issues you might already be experiencing. These sessions are also good for getting started on basic training such as sit, wait, heel work and recall, etc.

 

Dog socialisation

A group walk service for people who feel their dog would benefit from a long walk and socialisation with other dogs. Each session is for two hours (including collection and return).  This service is ideal for those dogs who are anxious or unsure around other dogs or those who love to play with a ‘friend’. Your dog is guaranteed a fun and constructive time whilst under strict control – and will return tired and happy!

Group walk/socialisation sessions are £16 for two hours with each additional dog from the same home half price. For more information and customer feedback contact us.

 

Dog Advisor

Thinking about getting a puppy or an adult dog? We can discuss which breed is best suited to your lifestyle, give tips on making your dog's new home safe and secure, and answer any questions you might have. We can also advise on the best way to train, feed and socialise your new dog with a tailored programme to help you. Sessions cost from £30 for up to two hours, though longer visits may be needed.

Don't take our word for it...

  • Paula was great, very knowledgable, kind, and friendly. Paula answered all our questions and gave us lots of great advice. As we have a large breed puppy we were particularly worried. However we are now a lot more confident about walking our pup. One step at a time.
    Tasha
  • After just one meeting with Perfect Paws my dog’s behavior has been transformed, the session was full of helpful tips and advice. Paula is so friendly and informative can’t thank her enough for the improvement in my dog’s behavior, great service….and with a smile. Highly recommended.
    Chris
  • After just one meeting with Perfect Paws my dog’s behavior has been transformed, the session was full of helpful tips and advice. Paula is so friendly and informative can’t thank her enough for the improvement in my dog’s behavior, great service….and with a smile. Highly recommended.
    Jean
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