Welcome to Polite Paws!

December 12, 2012

Polite Paws is a friendly, professional dog training school covering the Surrey area.  Polite Paws are based in Dorking, Surrey, and currently run classes in Westcott, Surrey.  In the Spring/Summer we will also be including a safe, secure outdoor location in Betchworth, Surrey.

We will be regularly updating this blog with information to help you with your training and day to day life with your dog, so keep checking back here!

We hope you like our website, and if you need any further information on our services do not hesitate to contact us!

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