PAWS Therapy Dog & Assistance Dog Training Reviews 

Just the whole day was amazing meeting all you lovely people and helped me get over my nevres, and felt much better and more confident by the end of the day. Me and beau were both ready for a nap by the end of it. Thank u all for the time an effort you all put into the day I can't just pick one thing.

Wonderful, informative and interesting programme. Supportive and knowledgeable team. Thank you so much.

What can I say about paw? 🐾 I am so glad that I joined this training program to do my journey through.
My dog Ghost and I have been through some really tough times recently and I have had nothing but support from everyone of the trainers and background staff.
They have helped me through him being diagnosed with IBD and our most recent emergency surgery after he ate a sock.
The whole team go above and beyond what I would have ever expected from them as a training company.
They treat you as part of a family.
What I have found helpful from them as well is that they are open and share the struggles that they have as trainers when training their own dogs.
They eased my anxieties when I had my first assessment with Ghost, which I am forever grateful for.
I would recommend PAWS 🐾 to anyone I meet that is looking to train their own dogs as an assistance dog.
It’s not just the trainers that help either, everyone going through this process is so supportive of each other and helps one another through the difficult time they might be having with training or personal struggles.
I have made some really good strong friendships here that will last a lifetime.
Thank you PAWS 🐾 for giving my life meaning again. ❤️

I am really enjoying this program with my dog. The team are always on hand to answer any questions or training issues we may have. Or simply to talk through a scenario and how to handle the different reactions in the environment.

Albie (dog) has already made such a change to my life allowing to go into environments & situations I never would go into on my own. I've definitely gained more independence through the process so far

I am new to paws they are Very helpful and make me very hopeful for my future very good advise

Amazing company to work with. Currently training my Assistance Dog with Paws. There course material is very informative, there is a zoom call nearly everyday to drop in and learn more things and ask advice. You have a mentor which works with you 1:1 regularly. If your looking to train your own assistance dog i couldn't recommend this company highly enough! 100% excellent!!

I started the assistance dog program through Paws a few months ago to train my dog for my neurodivergent child, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience so far! From the very first moment I reached out, they’ve been incredibly supportive. I have regular one-on-one Zoom sessions with a trainer who provides a personalized program to work towards. The weekly Zoom training meetings are always informative, and the help sessions are an invaluable resource for answering all of my questions. Listening to others’ experiences has also sparked so many great ideas for training. It’s been an amazing journey, and I feel so supported every step of the way!

I've been on this course for just over a year now, and I can't believe just how Lily has taken to learning such amazing things. Progressing to be my Assistant Doggie. I've had the pleasure of meeting the team on teams in our 1:1 sessions and online support groups (various members such as Siobhan, Nicki and Jackie) who have personally helped me and Lily throughout this course, Helping me by setting us up to
succeed. Lily has learnt so much because of this programme which is already helping me with my Mental health. Highly! highly! recommend.

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PAWS Therapy Dog Training has been an incredible experience for our family. Our dog, Flo, is currently in training to become an assistance dog for my son, Jack, who has ADHD and autism. The trainers are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, guiding us every step of the way. We especially enjoy our weekly Zoom sessions with Siobhan, whose expertise and encouragement have been invaluable. Flo is already making a huge difference in Jack’s life, and we’re so grateful for the dedication of the PAWS team. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for compassionate, professional training for their dog!

I've always considered getting a dog to help with my mental health and autism but I wanted to get my own dog from a puppy, get the bond, and train myself. I know my needs are unique because every one is different so didn't want to just get a ready made autism assistance dog. But then it's scary to think of all training I'd have to do on my own. Paws is a best of both worlds. It allows you to have support to train your dog as an assistance dog in your own way. So she only needs to learn the specific skills I need.
It's not always been easy. There have been so many times when I have thought what have I done there is no way I can do this but then we have a breakthrough in training and I remember why I started. The team are amazing and will answer any queries quickly. When I doubt myself I can do it they have hope in me and my dog for me. They truly care and want to help us with our dogs to help improve quality of life when disabled.

Excellent training and support. One to one catch up and personalised advice, plus weekly teaching. Also almost daily advice clinics with advice over zoom. Online course with lots of material to work through covering all aspects of assistances dog training. I would recommend this course for anyone training their own assistance dog.

I suffer with a few health issues and was unsure of training my dog for what I need her to be they have helped me take a wild mix breed cocker spaniel with separation anxiety to a whole new level of dog who helps me already with my every day problems thier support groups and clinics for structured classes on everything from food to training health and wellbeing of our dogs I've learned so much in how to communicate and read my dog I'd recommend any person who wants a assistance dog to apply to paws was best decision ive ever made and never once have i regretted my choice of training im just so grateful to thier whole team

A really well laid out course which is easy to access and work through at your own pace. The PAWS team can be contacted via the Facebook group or e-mail and all of my questions or queries were always promptly responded to. I loved going on this training journey with my dog, Norman and there is support from the Team every step of the way. It has been a joy to see the impact Norman is having on the children in school as a certified Therapy Dog. Thank you PAWS team!

This has been a really good course. Thorough and extensive training and assessments. You will feel you have achieved something when you graduate

I am thriving since starting my Paws Therapy Training and so too is my beautiful black Labrador called Bear.
I am dyslexic and proud to share this , however this is only a recent feeling. The Paws Therapy team were amazing and took the time to call me when I requested , they were so understanding and happy to discuss my learning styles and they went above and beyond to advise and assist me going forward.
I can honestly say this training has been one of the best out of the vast amount of courses I have undertaken in my 35 year career.
I feel no pressure now and I can work completely at mine and Bears pace. Bear had a check up at the vets on his first birthday and I was the proudest dog mum in the world. The compliments were making me want to cry .
Bear is making a huge difference already to so many children , young peoples and women’s lives. I cannot wait for the day we qualify
Thank you also very much

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Super impressed with the process and integrity of this course. The online element is easy to use, exceptionally useful and tests knowledge and learning throughout… the zoom supervision sessions are friendly, and full of useful training info. I’m very impressed with the high expectations and resources available to us as learners. (Lou and Phoenix )

Fantastic in-depth programme!
I have taken part in many programmes over the years and PAWS are by far the best programme!
The support, information and content is fantastic and it’s such a great community to be a part of.
Not only have I increased my business and personal skills but I have found a company that I can trust and that shares my own ethics and standards in the dog training world (which can be very hard to come by in our industry)
Nici and her team are so supportive and down to earth and the attention to every single person enrolled in the programme is wonderful. They really do invest in people and their dogs!
The best thing I ever did… Thank you!

Thought about it for a while. Was very unsure to begin with but then took the leap! Best decision I’ve made! If you are thinking about it, do it!

Well thought out course. Easy to pick up and do at your own pace. Lots of resources and templates to download for use at a later date. Very interesting and insightful! I understand my dog so much more!

Fantastic community of people who are willing to share their incredible journey and real life experiences!

Highly recommend! And I’m not finished yet… Just waiting for my Fergus to be of age to complete his assessment!

Excellent course & structure with great support from knowledgeable staff,
Qualified in Oct 2023,
This course as enabled me to create a unique business in my area and my client base is growing month on month.

As a Canine Behaviourist I was looking to be able to use my skills as well as having an income which was more predictable compared to behaviour consultations.

The course was easy to follow and assessment feedback was clear, with clear improvements on how to increase your marks.

Supervisor sessions were spaced on different times and days so that they were accessible to all.