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About Pawsitive Progress

Pawsitive Progress Dog Training Ltd is Bristol’s trusted dog behaviour and training specialist dedicated to helping dogs and their owners thrive—together. Whether you’re guiding a boisterous puppy or working with a rescue in need of support, our science-backed, positive methods ensure every session is safe, effective, and engaging.

Our accredited trainers blend deep expertise with true compassion, taking the time to understand each dog’s personality. By prioritising gentle, reward-based techniques, we empower both pets and their families to build confidence, foster strong, lasting bonds, and transform behaviour in ways that endure. We believe every wag, tail thump, and milestone is a step towards lifelong harmony.

Our Dog Training Services

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Obedience Training

Shape your dog’s foundation of good behaviour. Our personalised obedience training focuses on real-life manners and core commands like sit, stay, and recall. Ideal for both eager puppies and adult dogs looking to polish their skills, sessions are fun, upbeat, and designed to bring out the best in your canine.

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Behavioural Modification

Tackle challenging issues like excessive barking, reactivity to other dogs, anxiety, or destructive behaviour with support from experienced professionals. We use reward-based strategies and empathy to help your dog conquer fears, build resilience, and develop calmer, more balanced habits.

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Puppy Socialisation Classes

Early experiences shape a puppy’s outlook for life. Our small-group classes offer safe, structured play alongside confidence-building exercises, ensuring your puppy grows into a friendly, sociable, and adaptable adult. Classes cover house training, gentle handling, and polite greetings for every new start.

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Agility & Confidence Building

Let your dog unleash their inner athlete! Through colourful equipment and positive games, we help dogs build balance, confidence, and a sense of achievement. These sessions strengthen trust between you and your dog and are perfect for high-energy pups and adults alike.

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Private One-to-One Coaching

Enjoy undivided attention from an accredited trainer in the comfort of your home or favourite Bristol park. We develop a tailored training plan for your unique goals and challenges, supporting everything from puppy basics to advanced behaviour work for dogs of any age or background.

Why Choose Us?

Friendly professional trainers

Friendly, Professional Trainers

Our team combines recognised qualifications with a true passion for helping dogs and people succeed, using encouragement, laughter, and expert support in every session.

Tailored to every dog

Tailored to Every Dog

We carefully adapt our approach for your dog’s unique needs—no matter their breed, history, or character—ensuring that everyone receives personal attention and the right motivation.

Proven results & happy owners

Proven Results & Happy Owners

We’ve supported hundreds of Bristol families to build harmonious, happy households. Our practical, empathetic methods leave lasting results—and plenty of wagging tails!

Reward-based, ethical training methods

Reward-Based, Ethical Methods

Science shows positive, force-free training works best. We never use punishment or intimidation—only patience, respect, and encouragement to shape confident dogs.

Testimonials from Happy Owners

Meet Our Trainers

Claire Morrison, Head Behaviourist

Claire Morrison

Head Behaviourist & Director

Accredited behaviourist with over 15 years’ experience in positive reinforcement and canine psychology. Claire is passionate about helping rescue dogs, hiking the South West Coast Path, and bringing joy to every training session.

James Patel, Senior Trainer

James Patel

Senior Trainer

James specialises in agility and confidence-building, using creative games and patience to help even the most timid dogs shine. Away from the centre, he enjoys trail running and volunteering at local animal shelters.

Emily Tran, Puppy Specialist

Emily Tran

Puppy Specialist

Emily’s puppy classes focus on playfulness, patience, and the foundations of trust. With a love for puppy antics and early development, she inspires families to embrace every challenge and milestone with ease.

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