Positive, Friendly & Effective
Dog Training and Behaviour

Specialising in Separation Anxiety

Positive, Friendly & Effective Dog Training and Behaviour

Specialising in Separation Anxiety

Separation Anxiety

Angela is extremely proud to be a fully qualified CSAT (Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer), having trained under the very well respected best selling author and international speaker Malena DeMartini.

This means she is the best person to help you and your dog overcome Separation Anxiety.

Having worked through the condition with her own beloved, much missed rescue dog, Dylan, she can also relate to it from a personal viewpoint.

“Angela has helped my dog in ways I cannot imagine. Her knowledge of separation anxiety is unbelievable and she is so patient and positive in her approach. She is always there to help and support you. My dog is like a different dog! I cannot believe how much progress has been made because of Angela. I will forever be thankful!”

Hannah Rowell & Bella (Maltese x Bichon)

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Dynamic Dog Assessment

Did you know that physical health and pain can have a profound impact on your dog’s behaviour?

Subtle pain often goes unnoticed for months or even years, yet it could be the root cause of unwanted behaviours. A Dynamic Dog Assessment provides a detailed and holistic approach, assessing posture, gait, and everyday movements alongside behaviour and medical history.

This thorough process ensures no stone is left unturned and helps uncover pain-related issues that might be affecting your dog's well-being.

Don't wait for your dog to show obvious signs of discomfort - start uncovering the cause today.

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Why Polite Paws?

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Qualified

Angela is a Provisional Clinical Animal Behaviourist, a fully accredited member of PACT (Professional Association of Canine Trainers), a Registered Animal Training Instructor with the ABTC (Animal Behaviour & Training Council), a member of ISAP (International Society of Animal Professionals), an official Scent Imprint For Dogs Instructor (for scent detection) and a recognised trainer for Scentwork UK.

Additionally Angela is a fully qualified Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT).

Angela adheres to a strict code of ethics bound by the APBC and PACT that ensures only kind, ethical and fair methods are used.

Angela also has a Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Applied Animal Behaviour  (Distinction), 

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Reward Based

We understand how dogs learn, and can show you how to train your dog using only reward based methods in order to motivate your dog, build a lasting bond and to reach your dog’s potential.

We set your dog up to succeed and dont believe in using any form of force or intimidation. It simply is not needed! We aim to show you how to teach your dog to be a polite member of society while also building a strong relationship!

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Vet Approved

We are proud that we are recommended by a number of vets in the area.

We have had vets and vet nurses attend classes and book 121 sessions and offer an array of services using only modern, effective, reward-based methods.

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Paul Kyte
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We have just completed the online puppy class with Angela. We've really enjoyed the course, Angela is a great trainer, very knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. It's a great way to establish the fundamentals of training, get tips on any issues, and to share experiences with other new puppy owners.
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Sam Taylor
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Angela is fantastic! Would definitely recommend here to anyone looking for puppy training
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Duncan Fisher
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We have really enjoyed training our puppy. Angela is really great and provided loads of information, advice and tips. It has been such a pleasure seeing our puppy grow in confidence.
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Luise Lockwood
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Thanks to Angela's teaching we are on the way of having a well behaved puppy- her attitude and training has been very helpful - I wish I'd known her to help with dogs I had in the past!
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Monika Simion
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I have just finished the puppy class and I am very impressed by the quality of Polite Paws. Angela has a great knowledge, which she shares in a very pedagogical way. She makes sure we understand everything. Her teaching and methods make total sense and I really like the 100% positive approach in puppy training. Obviously it is reward based training but contrary to some other dog trainers I have met Angela really makes sure there is always a positive alternative when training your dog. Thank you so much and I am looking forward to next level. Thank you:)
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Caroline Sajas
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We took a 6weeks puppy class with Angela online. Our puppy was already 3 months old when we started the class but Angela was really good at advising based on our dog's needs. We were very happy with her knowledge and attitude towards dog training, so much so we will take the next 6weeks intermediate workshop as soon as we are both available. If you need all the basic covered on how to train your dog and make sure they live a happy life knowing the boundaries then I will definitely recommend polite paws dog training :)
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Couldn’t recommend Angela more!! Even during Covid we had the most amazing puppy classes via zoom. We did both the Beginners, and intermediate classes. A small group of 4 or 5 and all the attention we could imagine. Angela’s approach is the best I’v come by in the many years of having dogs and going through the puppy stages. Working only through reward based training sets your pup up for a happy carefree life. I wish I found Angela sooner but luckily she helped us with our 7 year old frenchie as well as our puppy! And everyone is living in a very happy carefree house. Integrating dogs can be difficult but Angela made it a smooth and exciting process and now we have two very happy dogs!
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Sarah Young
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Took part in the online scent class run by Angela. My pooch and I loved it! Angela is extremely patient and helpful. The classes are well planned and set at a good pace for the dogs, but, it also helps us humans catch up a bit :). Great informal approach made it easy to ask questions. Angela is always happy to help between classes if you send her a little video of how you are both getting on. Also just to add that the classes work very well online, I didn't find any problems following what was going on.
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Taking part in training with Angela has been brilliant. My puppy has so much to thank her for as she has definitely taught me how to be an owner! She explains things brilliantly and the sessions are really fun and engaging. My children have joined in too and also learnt so much. I would definitely recommend these classes.

I couldn’t recommend Angela more!! Even during Covid we had the most amazing puppy classes via zoom. We did both the Beginners, and intermediate classes.

A small group of and all the attention we could imagine. Angela’s approach is the best I’v come by in the many years of having dogs and going through the puppy stages.

Working only through reward based training sets your pup up for a happy carefree life. I wish I found Angela sooner but luckily she helped us with our 7 year old frenchie as well as our puppy! And everyone is living in a very happy carefree house.

Integrating dogs can be difficult but Angela made it a smooth and exciting process and now we have two very happy dogs!

Jessica Madsen and Jagger & Hendrix
French Bulldogs

passionate about positive training

passionate about positive training

Angela is proud to be the UK Brand Ambassador for Mikki Pet. Mikki Pet products are used in classes, as well as competitions being run throughout training courses to win various Mikki Pet products

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I have just finished the puppy class and I am very impressed by the quality of Polite Paws. Angela has a great knowledge, which she shares in a very pedagogical way.

She makes sure we understand everything. Her teaching and methods make total sense and I really like the 100% positive approach in puppy training.

Obviously it is reward based training but contrary to some other dog trainers I have met Angela really makes sure there is always a positive alternative when training your dog. Thank you so much and I am looking forward to next level. Thank you 🙂
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Monika Simion & Bella (American Cocker Spaniel)

A Positive Relationship for life
A Positive Relationship for life

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