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Work with highly rated, experienced dog trainers. They will be on hand to give you demonstrations, guidance and advice. We encourage people asking questions about anything dog and training related and we are happy to share our dog knowledge with you. This is the perfect class for the unruly teenager, recent rescue or adult dog whose lifeskills are in need of a bit of TLC. Learn how to set boundaries, advance your training skills and learn to control and bond with your dog using scientifically endorsed, positive reinforcement training methods. We have designed 6 modules: Obedience / Lead Manners / Recall / Engagement / Social / Discovery that will give you the tools you need to train your dog to perform behaviours reliably and engage with you positively under all sorts of distractions. Benefit from 1to1 feedback from your trainer You will also get a free Lifeskills Training Class e-book (valued at £20) Earn a certificate for yourself and for your dog a rosette. Suitable for dogs 6 months old+ We designed the class to be 6 stand alone modules each with exercises, games and activities to do with your dog. You will also benefit from socialising with other dog lovers and give your dog the opportunity to make new friends. We strive to create a positive, inclusive and respectful atmosphere for everyone in our classes. We are LGBTQ+ friendly. Children are welcome to join if they are accompanied by at least 1 adult. We kindly request that your children are not disruptive towards the learning experience of other students. All 6 modules are included in the price of £137. All you need to do is chose the first day you would like to start your first of the 6 classes and you will automatically booked in for the following 5 classes. 2025 No Classes on Saturday: 19/4, 26/4, 10/5, 17/5, 28/6

Work with highly rated, experienced dog trainers. They will be running the classes and be on hand to answer your questions. Train and enhance your relationship with your puppy using scientifically endorsed, positive reinforcement training methods. You will learn all the basics of how to train up a puppy and will be able to ask for advice about your specific puppy needs/concerns. Earn a certificate for yourself and for your puppy, their first rosette. You will also get a free Puppy Training Class e-book (valued at £20) We designed each class to be 6 stand alone modules. List of modules we will be doing: Obedience / Lead Manners / Recall / Engagement / Social / Discovery. We strive to create an inclusive and respectful atmosphere in our classes and are LGBTQ+ friendly. Children are welcome to join if they are accompanied by at least 1 adult. We kindly request that your children are not disruptive towards the learning experience of other students. Suitable for puppies up to 6 months old Benefit from small class sizes and 1to1 feedback from your trainer. All 6 modules are included in the price of £137. All you need to do is chose the first day you would like to start your first of the 6 classes and you will automatically booked in for the following 5 classes. 2025 No Classes on Saturday: 19/4, 26/4, 10/5, 17/5, 28/6 Thursday: 8/5, 15/5, 26/6

Train Treat and Treat Club is a pay as you go training along club. Looking for a fun and varied training class that will challenge your dog’s mind, build skills, and boost their confidence? Join our Train, Trick, and Treat Club! This 1-hour session is packed with exciting activities designed to strengthen the bond between you and your pup while exploring a range of training and canine sports. 🌟 What to Expect Each Week: Skill Building & Social Skills: Practice essential commands and improve your dog’s manners while learning to interact positively with other dogs and people. Trick Training: Teach your dog impressive tricks for mental stimulation and fun bonding. Canine Sports & Games: Every week brings something new! Try out: Scentwork: Develop your dog’s natural sniffing abilities with engaging scent games. Gundog Training Games: Harness your pup’s instincts with retrieving, directional work, and impulse control exercises. Hoopers Games: Navigate low-impact, fun agility courses perfect for dogs of all shapes and sizes. Clicker Training: Build confidence and precision with clicker-based activities. Surprise Activities: Fun games and challenges to keep things exciting and unpredictable! Positive Reinforcement: Celebrate your dog’s successes with plenty of treats, praise, and rewards.

Hoopers is a fun, fast, low-impact sport. Dogs navigate a course of hoops, barrels and tunnels with the same pace and excitement as agility but the course is flat to be inclusive of all ages and abilities. What are the benefits of hoopers? - Create confidence and independence in your dog - Learn to work your dog at a distance - Teach them to focus when moving through distractions - Dogs will gain agility and learn how to avoid objects with their tails and feet (proprioception) - Build a bond with your dog CDTA abides by Canine Hoopers World goals to protect the long term well-being of the dog by maintaining flowing courses of low impact obstacles and aims to be an inclusive dog sport making sure that this sport is accessible to all dogs and handlers. Canine Hoopers World promotes only force free modern training techniques. CDTA is accredited through the Canine Hoopers World Instructor scheme. https://www.caninehoopersworld.com/ Our Hoopers Classes will be held in a fully enclosed field in the Bolvinston area in Cardiff (in case of bad weather the class will be moved to our training venue at Paws Galore) We strive to create a positive, inclusive and respectful atmosphere for everyone in our classes. We are LGBTQ+ friendly. Well behaved children are welcome to join if they are accompanied by at least 1 adult.

Is your dog’s recall less than reliable? Do you want to give your dog the freedom to explore, interact, and play off-lead while ensuring their safety? Our Recall and Emergency Stop Workshop is designed just for you. With small class sizes ensuring personalised attention. You'll benefit from one-on-one tutoring tailored to your dog’s needs, ensuring the best results. By participating, you’ll will achieve: - Reliable Recall: Teach your dog to come back to you, no matter the distractions. A reliable recall is essential for your dog to enjoy off-lead freedom. - Emergency Stop: Learn how to stop your dog in their tracks with a single command, ensuring their safety in unexpected situations. - Engaging Games: Our workshop is packed with fun games to engage your dog and make learning enjoyable. -Distraction Proofing: We’ll show you how to proof your dog’s recall against common distractions like other dogs, wildlife, and people. We strive to create a positive, inclusive and respectful atmosphere for everyone in our classes. We are LGBTQ+ friendly. Children are welcome to join if they are accompanied by at least 1 adult. You will also get a free Recall e-book (valued at £20) This Workshop will be held at our secure field in Bonvilston (Cardiff), in case of adverse weather conditions it will be held at our indoor venue at PawsGalore. Prefer a private session? Our Recall and Emergency Stop class is also available as a one-to-one training session.

Our 2-hours Introduction to Scentwork Workshop is designed to help you build up your dog's ability to sniff out and target a particular scent and give you a clear indication of it. Perfect for dogs of all ages and abilities, this workshop will stimulate your dog’s mind and strengthen the bond between you and your furry friend. Scentwork is an excellent way to provide mental and physical stimulation for your dog. It taps into their natural instinct to sniff and search, offering numerous benefits: - Channel your dog’s energy into productive activities, reducing unwanted behaviours. - Stress Relief: Provide an outlet for your dog's natural sniffing instincts, helping to alleviate anxiety and stress. - Mental Enrichment: Keeps your dog’s mind sharp and engaged. - Low-Impact Activity: Works your dog's brain instead of their brawn, making it suitable for all dogs. - Confidence Building: Boosts your dog's confidence by allowing them to succeed in a fun and rewarding activity. - Bonding: Strengthens the relationship between you and your dog through teamwork and communication. During the workshop you will learn Foundational Skills: the basics to recognise and indicate a scent with engaging, hands-on activities Benefit from individual attention in our small class setting, with a maximum of 6 dogs per session and 2 instructors on hand to provide 1 to 1 guidance. What You Will Learn: -Introduction to Scentwork: Understand the principles and benefits of scent detection training. - Scent Identification: Teach your dog to recognise and respond to a specific scent. -Indication Training: Help your dog learn to clearly indicate when they have found the target scent. -Handling Skills: Improve your handling to guide your dog effectively. After completing this workshop, you and your dog can join our ScentDetective Club. This pay-as-you-go programme allows you to continue developing your dog’s scentwork skills with regular, structured practice sessions and advanced training. We strive to create a positive, inclusive and respectful atmosphere for everyone in our classes. We are LGBTQ+ friendly. Children are welcome to join if they are accompanied by at least 1 adult. You will also get a free Introduction to Scentwork e-book (valued at £20) Prefer a private session? Our workshop is also available as a one-to-one training session.

Join our Lead Manners class and master the fundamentals of loose lead walking. Discover how to capture your dog's attention and guide them to walk calmly by your side. With small class sizes ensuring personalised attention, you'll benefit from one-on-one tutoring tailored to your dog’s needs. By participating, you'll: -Engage your dog effectively -Minimise distractions during walks -Eliminate pulling and erratic behaviour -Maintain consistent walking positions -Navigate tight spaces with ease -Strengthen the bond between you and your dog while enjoying stress-free walks. Prefer a private session? Our Lead Manners class is also available as a one-to-one training session.

Hoopers is a fun, fast, low-impact sport. Dogs navigate a course of hoops, barrels and tunnels with the same pace and excitement as agility but the course is flat to be inclusive of all ages and abilities. Classes will be held in our field in the Bonvilston area (parking available/no facilities on the site) What are the benefits of hoopers? - Create confidence and independence in your dog - Learn to work your dog at a distance - Teach them to focus when moving through distractions - Dogs will gain agility and learn how to avoid objects with their tails and feet (proprioception) - Build a bond with your dog - Socialise with other dog and dog enthusiasts CDTA abides by Canine Hoopers World goals to protect the long term well-being of the dog by maintaining flowing courses of low impact obstacles and aims to be an inclusive dog sport making sure that this sport is accessible to all dogs and handlers. Canine Hoopers World promotes only force free modern training techniques. CDTA is accredited through the Canine Hoopers World Instructor scheme. https://www.caninehoopersworld.com/ Our classes are 1 hour each and we have 6 different levels your dog will progress through. We strive to create a positive, inclusive and respectful atmosphere for everyone in our classes. We are LGBTQ+ friendly. Children are welcome to join if they are accompanied by at least 1 adult. We offer a 6 week class, you just need to chose the first day you would like to start . You will be signed up for the next 6 weeks. No class on 14/5/2025

Work with highly rated, experienced dog trainers. They will be running the classes and be on hand to answer your questions. Train and enhance your relationship with your puppy using scientifically endorsed, positive reinforcement training methods. You will learn all the basics of how to train up a puppy and will be able to ask for advice about your specific puppy needs/concerns. Earn a certificate for yourself and for your puppy, their first rosette. You will also get a free Puppy Training Class e-book (valued at £20) We designed each class to be 6 stand alone modules. List of modules we will be doing: Obedience / Lead Manners / Recall / Engagement / Social / Discovery. We strive to create an inclusive and respectful atmosphere in our classes and are LGBTQ+ friendly. Children are welcome to join if they are accompanied by at least 1 adult. We kindly request that your children are not disruptive towards the learning experience of other students. Suitable for puppies up to 6 months old Benefit from small class sizes and 1to1 feedback from your trainer. All 6 modules are included in the price of £137. All you need to do is chose the first day you would like to start your first of the 6 classes and you will automatically booked in for the following 5 classes. Please note that there will be no classes on Bank Holidays

Struggling with your dog's behaviour? Our Dog Behavioural Consultation service offers expert guidance to address issues like barking, aggression, and anxiety. Our experienced trainers will help you uncover the underlying causes of your dog's behaviour and understand their communication signals. Using empathetic, science-based techniques, we tailor a plan to meet your dog's specific needs. At the heart of our approach is the partnership between you and your dog, built on trust, bond, and respect. Consultations take place at our dedicated venue, Paws Galore(Windsor Rd, CF64 1JG Penarth).

Is your dog fearful of the grooming process, equipment, or new environments? Our specialised 1-2-1 Fear-Free Grooming & Handling Service is designed to help! This service includes the focused care of both a groomer and a trainer working with your dog on a 1-2-1 basis to build confidence and de-sensitise them to all grooming processes. Whether your dog has had a previous bad grooming experience, struggles with health issues that cause discomfort, or simply hasn’t been desensitised to the grooming process, we’re here to help. Our goal is to get your dog to a place where they feel safe, happy, and confident being groomed and handled. Our Fear Free Grooming 1to1 takes place at our dedicated venue, Paws Galore (Windsor Rd, CF64 1JG Penarth).

Struggling with your dog's behaviour? Our Dog Behavioural Consultation service offers expert guidance to address issues like barking, aggression, and anxiety. Our experienced trainers will help you uncover the underlying causes of your dog's behaviour and understand their communication signals. Using empathetic, science-based techniques, we tailor a plan to meet your dog's specific needs. At the heart of our approach is the partnership between you and your dog, built on trust, bond, and respect. Consultations can take place within the comfort of your own home or in a local park within our serviced areas.