Awesome Paws Academy

Awesome Paws Academy Teaching you to work with your dog, using modern reward based positive training methods that are base constantly which is passed on to clients.
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Teach your dog what you want using positive, mark and reward training methods that make training fun for you and your dog . I am a qualified dog trainer with The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and follow their codes of conduct . I attend workshops,seminars, webinars and also updating my knowledge. I am fully insured and recently completed my Functional Behaviour Analysis course .

Struggling with a reactive dog? You’re not alone!Does your dog bark, lunge, pull or become overwhelmed when they see oth...
15/09/2026

Struggling with a reactive dog? You’re not alone!

Does your dog bark, lunge, pull or become overwhelmed when they see other dogs, people, bikes or cars?

Maybe walks have become stressful, you’re constantly scanning for triggers, or you’ve started avoiding certain places altogether. 😔

Reactivity can be exhausting, but it doesn’t mean your dog is “naughty”. It’s often an emotional response and with the right support, things can get better.

At Awesome Paws Academy, Denise provides kind, positive and reward-based 1-1 support to help you understand why your dog is reacting and, most importantly, what you can do to help them.

Every journey starts with a Behaviour Consultation, where Denise takes the time to understand your dog, your situation and what you’d like to achieve. From there, she can recommend the most suitable support for you both.

You don’t have to dread walks forever.

Ready to take the first step? Book your Behaviour Consultation here:
https://www.awesomepaws.co.uk

Keep It Kind. 🐾

14/09/2026

Meet Daisy, a lovely Golden Retriever who is currently learning to manage her reactivity around other dogs.

​To help her feel safe and focused, we start indoors with Leslie McDevitt's classic 1-2-3 pattern game. This sets a predictable rhythm that builds confidence right from the living room floor. From there, we take those skills outside to the garden deck, introducing the "look at that" game to help shift her emotional response to environmental triggers.

​Change the emotions, change the behavior.

Keep it kind.

11/09/2026

Look at Lola go! 🐾 This is session two of the bucket game, and she's already crushing it. Previously, bringing out the ear-cleaning bottle would send her straight into a panic. By pairing the process with continuous rewards from the bucket, she's learning to stay calm while her ears are touched and the bottle gets closer. Cooperative care is all about consent and building positive associations!

What is the Bucket Game?

​The Concept: Created by Chirag Patel, this cooperative care technique builds positive associations for handling and grooming procedures.

​How It Works: Food is kept inside a bucket; while the dog eats, the handler introduces mild triggers like handling ears.

​The Rule: The food stops when the dog lifts its head, teaching them that staying calm controls the process and gives them choice.

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09/09/2026

This is what real leash reactivity rehab should look like: calm, controlled, and stress-free.

​Watch Tiana handle a close-pass distraction from a passing dog without a single lunge or bark. Rehabilitation isn't about drama or punishment; it's about building the skills and confidence to remain calm when triggers get close.

​Keep it kind. 🐾

03/09/2026

Working with Loki, a rescue Rottweiler, on his "Look at That" game. Because he gets very excited, we started at a distance and gradually worked closer. As you can see, by taking it step by step, he was able to stay calm and focused.

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Big congratulations to Bailey for completing our Puppy Start Right Programme! 🐾🎓💛Bailey has been working on those all-im...
01/09/2026

Big congratulations to Bailey for completing our Puppy Start Right Programme! 🐾🎓💛

Bailey has been working on those all-important puppy foundations, building confidence and learning skills to help set him up for life. Such a lovely little pup and a very well-deserved graduation certificate!

Well done Bailey officially a Puppy Start Right graduate! 👏🐶

Do you have a pup and want to give them the best start? Our Puppy Start Right Programme is all about building confidence, everyday skills and good habits from the beginning. Get in touch or book online to find out more 🐾

🐾 Looking for kind, positive support with your dog? 🐾At Awesome Paws Academy, all of our training is on a 1-1 basis, so ...
26/08/2026

🐾 Looking for kind, positive support with your dog? 🐾

At Awesome Paws Academy, all of our training is on a 1-1 basis, so you and your dog get support that’s completely tailored to your needs.

Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy, working on everyday training, or finding walks and daily life a little more challenging, we can help with:

🐶 Puppy Start Right – confidence, life skills, biting, recall, lead walking, toilet training & settling
🦴 1-1 Training – recall, focus, lead manners, impulse control, confidence & more
💛 Reactivity & Behaviour Support – for dogs who are reactive, fearful, anxious, barking, lunging or struggling to cope

Our approach is always kind, positive and reward-based, helping to build confidence, trust and a stronger bond between you and your dog.

📍 Aberdeen & Shire
📞 07860 858262
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.awesomepaws.co.uk

Keep it kind. Train with confidence. 🐾

25/08/2026

Reactivity can be quite common in rescue dogs, but with patience and the right approach, progress is possible. This was the second session with Tiana, a rescue dog who has previously been barking and lunging at other dogs. By gradually breaking down the distance and working at a safe pace, Tiana was able to stay relaxed and even pass another dog calmly. Proud of this fantastic progress

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24/08/2026

Meet Teddy learning the bucket game by Chirag Patel! 🐾 This is the first step in teaching cooperative care, helping Teddy learn to give a "yes" signal so we know he's comfortable during grooming. By giving him a voice in the process, grooming sessions become a positive, stress-free experience—plus, we always finish with a little playtime!

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09/08/2026

Watch Teddy mastering his "wait" command during this session with Awesome Paws Academy. By teaching him to stay still while introducing distractions like jazz hands, we're building his impulse control. The rewards come to him for his focus and patience! Good boy, Teddy

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