My name is Lesley and I'm the Company Director of Paws Up Academy Ltd.

Through Paws Up Academy Ltd I provide a fully insured, experienced, local, friendly, highly qualified & professional Dog Teaching service in Frinton on Sea and surrounding areas. 
From Puppies to Seniors, most domestic dog breeds will be considered.

I come to you to teach with you & your dog 1 on 1 starting in your home or local, low distraction environment, moving to the higher distraction environment of the big wide world only if & when your dog is ready.

I train using the Positive Reinforcement model which means I do not use pain, force or fear in my teaching methodology. This also means that I invest time to help your dog make the right choices for themselves & for you to reward desired behaviour.

I am the proud caregiver to a mature Siberian Husky and a mature Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed cross and part time caregiver to a young Labrador.

Before getting my first puppy 8 years ago I worked in the Banking Industry for 24 years where I trained people in skills relevant to that industry.

I strongly believe that people training is a very important aspect in achieving a successful relationship with your dog.

Changing from my banking career to working with dogs & their caregivers, I am fully qualified & highly experienced to provide you and your dog with positive solutions for your dog's teaching needs. 

I am a graduate of the prestigious Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behaviour and as such, am authorised to fly the UK Dog Behaviour & Charter flag.
I am Certified as a Family Dog Mediator through L.E.G.S® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation®.

A Family Dog Mediator (FDM) is an individual with special training and education above and beyond dog training. It is a movement to raise the bar of public understanding about pet dogs through integrated science and innovative practical solutions.

I have also achieved Distinctions in Diplomas through the UK industry recognised 'Centre of Excellence' in Dog Training, Puppy Training, Canine Communication, Understanding Canine Anxiety, Canine Behaviour Training & Canine First Aid.

I am an Accredited Pet Dog Ambassador Instructor & Assessor through the Pet Professional Guild British Isles and as such, I am authorised to fly the Pet Industry Advocacy International flag.

I am a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers.

I am also a member of Doggone Safe meaning I am committed to providing quality dog bite prevention through education to children, families and the community.

Finally, I am delighted to be a sponsor for the Yellow Dog UK scheme.

Yellow Dog UK aims to promote awareness and understanding of dogs who need space.