The Pawsitive Trainer - Georgie

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Hi, I’m Georgie, the Pawsitive Trainer. 

I am a qualified dog trainer with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT), a VSA-CDT, a member of the UK dog behaviour and training charter, a member of the IAABC and I am trained in pet first aid.

My training  methods are focused on the dogs needs and welfare. As such I am a force free trainer, using positive reinforcement.

I am passionate about improving dogs lives through helping owners to better understand their dogs and  teach them how to help their dogs live fuller, enriched lives.

I have been working as a dog trainer for a couple of years and I’ve been walking dogs for several years.

For the last two years (2021-2023) I was employed at a Dogstrust rehoming centre as a Canine Carer - training and walking all shapes, sizes and temperaments of dogs. Teaching them skills to keep their minds active and  help them find suitable new homes.

Prior to this I obtained my degree (BSc) in Zoology and animal behaviour at university, walking dogs in my free time.

I believe in staying up to date with modern, science lead methods in dog training, so when I'm not working with clients or my own dogs, I'm studying - reading books,  taking courses, attending seminars and webinars.

Force free means that I do not use or teach with any methods that cause your dog discomfort, pain or fear. Rather than using punishment when a dog does something we don’t like, I encourage instead teaching a dog to do something that we do like.

There are many benefits to training without force. Through force free training, dogs are encouraged to live happy, fear free lives built on relationships with people based on empathy, trust and enjoyment.

Reward based, force free training is less likely than 'balanced' or compulsion based training to build up frustration or suppress emotions until a bigger issue is developed.

I offer a few different group classes: Puppy classes on Mondays or Saturdays, Teen and adult classes on Sundays and Scent work classes on Fridays.

I offer one to one training, available to help with behaviour problems or for private coaching on trick training, scent work and more. This can be done remotely, at your home or in my enclosed training fields.

I also offer a 'puppy preschool' package, to help guide you through the early stages of puppy ownership, before they are old enough to attend class.