IN FOR A PENNY, IN FOR A HOUND
Guiding Owners To Nurture Well-Balanced, Confident, Happy and Obedient Dogs.
At Paws of Fortune, we help dog owners build calm, trusting relationships with their dogs through ethical, tailored training – so you can enjoy a relaxed, happy life together.
When your dog’s behaviour feels out of control…
It’s hard to stay calm when your dog’s behaviour feels unpredictable – pulling on the lead, barking at everything, or simply not listening. You start to dread walks, avoid visitors, and feel that mix of frustration and embarrassment that comes when nothing seems to work. You’ve tried online advice, quick fixes, or well-meaning tips from friends, but instead of feeling confident, you’re left anxious and unsure what to do next. You don’t have to keep struggling on your own – reach out today and start building a calm, respectful partnership with your dog based on trust, love, and understanding.
Dog Training College Certified
Evidenced Based Methods That Work
Tailored Training Plans To Suit You & Your Dog
Feel Calm, Confident, and In Control with Your Dog
Ethical & Safe Training Practices
Exceptional Aftercare & Support
Meet Sara - Your Guide to a 'Pawsitive' Connection
As a qualified, accredited dog trainer – and a dog owner herself – Sara understands how overwhelming behaviour challenges can feel. Her relationship-based training approach focuses on trust, education, and proven ethical methods – so you and your dog can thrive together.
How It Works
1. Book Your Free Consultation
2. Get Your Tailored Training Plan
3. Enjoy A Happy Life Together
No complicated methods – just ethical methods that are proven to work.
Pricing
1:1 Session
Private Sessions Tailored To Your Dog- Personalised lesson.
- Guidance on addressing behaviours.
- Sara works directly with you.
- Get a clear plan for continued progress at home.
- Free after care check ins for up to 2 months.
Little Scoundrals
Adolescents Classes x5- Join a small class.
- For teenage dogs who have mastered the basics but are testing boundaries as they mature.
- Emphasis on reinforcing obedience.
- Improves focus regarding distractions.
- Develops self control, helping your dog grow into a well mannered responsive adult.
- 1 hour sessions
Little Houndlings
Puppy Classes x5- Join a small class.
- Helping young dogs learn essential skills.
- Cover basics like sit, stay, recall and walking nicely on lead.
- Develops calm, friendly behaviour around other dogs and people.
- 45 minute sessions
Individual Development Plans
A dog development plan is a structured training journey tailored to your dog's age, temperament, and learning needs.
3 Weeks
1 Session a week for 3 weeks- Ideal for dogs who need a little extra guidance or a refresher on their existing skills.
- This plan focuses on fine-tuning behaviours and boosting confidence.
- Strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
- All sessions are personalised, ethical, and designed to meet your dog exactly where they’re at.
8 Weeks
1 Session a week for 8 weeks- Ideal for dogs who need a little more time and support.
- Perfect for those working through more complex behavioural challenges such as reactivity, anxiety, or low confidence.
- This comprehensive programme takes a compassionate, step-by-step approach to help your dog make meaningful progress.
5 Weeks
1 Session a week for 5 weeksIdeal for dogs who would benefit from a bit more structure and consistency.
This plan helps your dog build solid foundations.
It improves focus and develops long-lasting positive habits.
Each session is fully tailored to suit your dog’s individual pace and personality.
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Service Overview
Little Houndlings
Puppy classes are fun, structured sessions designed to help young dogs learn essential skills, good manners, and socialisation in a positive environment. They cover basics like sit, stay, recall, and walking nicely on a lead, while also helping puppies build confidence and develop calm, friendly behaviour around people and other dogs.
Little Scoundrals
Adolescent classes are designed for teenage dogs who have mastered the basics but are testing boundaries as they mature. These sessions focus on reinforcing obedience, improving focus regarding distractions, and developing self-control, helping your dog grow into a well-mannered, responsive adult companion.
1:1 Sessions
A 1:1 dog training session is a personalised lesson focused on your dog’s individual needs and specific training goals. It provides tailored guidance to help you address behaviours such as pulling on the lead, jumping up, recall, or general obedience. Sara works directly with you and your dog to demonstrate techniques, offer feedback, and create a clear plan for continued progress at home.
Dog Development Plans
A dog development plan is a structured training journey tailored to your dog’s age, temperament, and learning needs. It focuses on building solid foundations in obedience, confidence, and social skills through each stage of growth. Any specific behaviour issues or problems can also be addressed, helping your dog become a well-behaved, happy, and balanced companion.
3 Week Programme
A 3 week breed specific doggy development plan is a short, structured training and enrichment programme designed to help your dog build new skills, improve behaviour, and develop confidence and good habits. It typically combines training, socialisation, exercise, and mental stimulation to support your dogs overall development – whether its a puppy learning the basics or an older dog refining their manners.
5 Week Programme
A 5 week, breed specific doggy development plan focuses on developing key areas of your dogs behaviour and wellbeing through gradual learning and positive reinforcement. Each week introduces new goals and challenges, allowing steady improvement while reinforcing previously learned skills. This type of plan can be tailored for puppies, adolescent dogs, or adult dogs depending on their age and needs. This programme would be suitable for a dog with more complex behavioural issues.
8 Week Programme
An 8 week doggy development plan is a structured, breed specific programme designed to guide your dogs growth over two months – focusing on obedience, confidence, social skills, and emotional balance while identifying and addressing behavioural issues such as jumping, pulling, barking, anxiety, or poor impulse control. This plan provides clear weekly goals and builds a stronger foundation for a well-mannered, confident, and calm dog through consistent training positive reinforcement, and lifestyle structure.
Is Your Dog Struggling With Any Of These Behavioural Issues?
Ready To Begin Your Training Journey?
Lets help you and your dog build confidence, trust and calm together.