About Paws 4 Training

Friendly, positive dog training - built on experience, kindness, and a genuine love of dogs.

Jane’s Story - How Paws 4 Training began

Paws 4 Training began back in 2015, starting as an outdoor dog training class held at Abandoned Animals, Prestatyn, with all proceeds donated to the charity.

The classes quickly became popular, welcoming both dogs from the sanctuary and members of the local community. As well as helping owners and their dogs, the training also gave rescue dogs a strong foundation before heading off to their forever homes - something that remains very close to Jane’s heart.

As the classes grew, it became clear that an indoor venue would make training more consistent (and a little drier!). After plenty of searching, the right space was found - and Paws 4 Training has proudly been based there for over 11 years.

Today, the same welcoming, positive approach is at the heart of every class.

Her journey into instructing developed through obedience training, rescue work and years of hands-on experience with her own dogs, including Border Collies Del and Flynn, and Dougie the Shih Tzu x Border Terrier, who many class members will remember as a brilliant demo dog.

Jane is a Kennel Club Accredited Instructor and qualified with the Pet Dog Training Instructors (PDTI) at Intermediate Level with Merit. She continues to attend courses and seminars to stay up to date and believes that training should always be kind, clear and enjoyable - for dogs and their people.

Meet The Team

Meet Jane

Jane has had dogs all her life and began training at the age of ten with her first Border Collie, Flip — the dog that sparked a lifelong passion. With years of experience in obedience training, rescue dogs and group classes, Jane brings a calm, practical and encouraging approach to every session. She is a Kennel Club Accredited Instructor and qualified with the Pet Dog Training Instructors (PDTI) at Intermediate Level with Merit, and continues to attend courses and seminars to keep learning. Jane believes training should always be kind, positive and enjoyable — for both dogs and their people.

Meet Christine

Chris brings a wealth of experience from the dog world, particularly in showing and obedience.

She currently owns Jack, an Irish Water Spaniel, and has enjoyed outstanding success at shows across the UK, including multiple Crufts first places, group placings and Best In Show awards.

Her knowledge, calm presence and experience make her an invaluable part of the team.

Meet Linda

Having dogs around when I was growing up, I knew that one day I would love to have my own. Unfortunately, because of work commitments that didn’t happen until I took early retirement. We have 2 black Labrador Retrievers, Lizzie and Bonnie. Both have completed their Kennel Club Good
Citizen, Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. Lizzie was 7 when she first came to class; it’s never too late to get your dog involved. She is now almost 11 and Bonnie is 9 and they still love being in class. Myjoy comes from seeing them enjoy ‘working’ along with the other dogs in their group.