Pawfect ability - dog training for all

05/11/2026

We have another social training walk on Sunday 15th Nov at 11am (Upper Row Farm, BA2 7RB).

These walks have been described as "pure magic" because they help dogs in such a simple way. A walk in the countryside where nothing happens, just a chance to sniff, potter around and breathe.
What if something does happen - your dog barks, gets excited or acts a bit silly, well frankly nothing happens. We give you and your dog more space, I help you relax and find something to help your dog reset. Everyone smiles, understands and focuses on their own dogs. This is a space of understanding, no judgement and listening. We listen to each other and to our dogs.
Then all the dogs go home, they are able to process the experience - learn to reset old habits and replace them with confidence and good choices. If something happened, they get to experience that nothing else happened - there was no chain reaction of more barking, stressed handler and overflowing emotions. Just a moment of increased behaviour and then a chance to calm down, take some time to breath/sniff and reset. They get to go home feeling more confident in the world.

It isn't a quick fix, but helping dogs learn to listen and make good choices, and teaching handlers/caregivers/companions to listen and grow in confidence with their dog is pure magic to me.

We need more magic and positivity in the World. Join us and spend 45 minutes just allowing the magic to slowly do its work.

28/10/2026

Social Training Walk - THIS SUNDAY 1st Nov at 10am
Couple of spaces still available.

These walks are suitable for all dogs and are designed to be a safe space where all dogs are on lead and given the space they need to succeed.

This is also the perfect opportunity to get some training advice as I'm there to answer any dog training questions that you may have.

Everyone is welcome to spend some time with their dog in the countryside, enjoying a relaxing walk.

Go to www.pawfectability.com to book (click on Events and go to the diary to book)

16/10/2026

Barn Hunt workshops now open for booking - follow the link to book. Limited spaces and times https://pawfectability.com/events/

11/10/2026

Barn Hunt workshops - I will be running two workshops on Sunday 25th Oct (9am and 11.30am). These are not available to book yet but should be up on Monday (I will let you know). So save the date and comment below if you are excited to be doing some barn hunts again - I know I am 🤩

06/10/2026

Barn Hunt UK Workshops are back!!!!

Thank you to everyone who has been in touch asking about Barn hunts - I am so excited to be running them again now that the hoopers show season has finished.
I am just waiting for all the paperwork to be finalised, but as soon as I know I will publish them here.
I'm hoping to run 4 workshop sessions over the weekend in Oct, Nov, Dec and Jan.
If there is interest for weekly lessons please comment below and if there is enough interest (minimum 4 dogs needed).
Please tag anyone you know who has been waiting for barn hunt workshops and follow this page to be the first to find out when dates are released.

28/09/2026

Shows 2027 - note a couple of date changes to avoid clashes

It feels like as soon as one show season ends another one is announced - so here we go.
I will be running both BK9 and CHUK shows again next year - dates subject to licenses.

You may note there are less weekend shows - this is to allow us to be more prepared for hot temperatures. However, there will be workshops run on the alternative weekend day - so anyone camping can take advantage of training and a show.

There will be a few changes to shows next year;
Trophies for all 1st places regardless of pre-entry numbers. Our popular glass trophies for classes with greater pre-entry numbers and alternative handmade trophies for all other classes (which you will be able to exchange in groups of 5 for a glass trophy if you wish).
Rosettes to all clear rounds in BK9 regardless of level - because everyone deserves a rainbow rosette.
E tokens (design to be announced soon) which can be exchanged for free runs (like a loyalty card system).
Special ways to celebrate milestones - from moving up a grade, getting clear runs or just nailing a start line wait - this will be announced in the new year.
Ability to exchange rosettes for free runs - to encourage recycling (conditions will apply).

We are also planning to plant alternative green cover in the rings to try to extend the cover even in drought conditions along with improving the boundaries around the rings to reduce distractions from outside the ring. There will be more shade provided around the field and a warm-up ring.

Once again thank you so much for supporting these shows - without you these wouldn't be viable THANK YOU

28/09/2026

What a wonderful end to the Pawfect Ability show season 2026 we had this weekend.
It was a riot of colour and laughter, a few tears were shed and plenty of cake was eaten.
I saw lots of brilliant runs and a few E'xcellent ones. The farm can be a busy environment for the dogs so I am always impressed by how well they step-up to the challenges.
I want to express my gratitude to everyone who has judged, attended and helped over this show season - without you there would be no shows. THANK YOU.
The judges on Saturday - Emma Gowler Kate Smith and Dorothy Lambert were all great and the courses lovely and flowing. Thank you all
I want to thank everyone for giving so generously to support our charities - a special thank you to the Amigo's team who created the LOU fun course and sponsored the class. I want to mention Fiona Firth Nicky Harrall and Rachel Davey for doing all the hard work for the fundraising - from baking cakes to mugging everyone they know for raffle prizes, they did everything to make sure Lou was remembered and as much money was raised in her memory.
I am honoured to say that we raise a total of £1253 for charity - which will be split between Burning Nights and
Friends of Animals South Wales.
THANK YOU EVERYONE ###

15/09/2026

Social training walk THIS SUNDAY.

Finally the social training walks can restart after a hot summer.
There are spaces on this Sunday's walk 20th sep, 11-11.45am.

These walks have been described as magical, if you have a dog that needs to learn to relax around other dogs this is the walk for you.

Fed-up of being pulled towards strange dogs on walks.
Lost the love of dog walks because of your dog barking/lunging at other dogs.
Just want to enjoy a dog walk without other people judging you and your dog on their behaviour.

THESE WALKS ARE FOR YOU.

Friendly, safe space with kind advice and support. Where every dog and person is treated with kindness and respect.

To book head to www.pawfectability.com and go to the what's on to book via the diary OR message me directly and I'll get you booked on.

"I would highly recommend Emma to anyone looking for either some dog training or looking at trying a new activity and having some fun with their dog. Myself and dogs have attended workshops, activity weekends and camped for shows and we love our time at Pawsability. Emma is kind, knowledgeable, appr...

26/08/2026

Today is national dog day and it's worth celebrating our best friends.

Over the summer holidays I've had to juggle running the farm (in a drought!) and look after 2 very energetic children! So any moment spent training dogs has been a wonderful escape. To say I love training people and their dogs is an understatement. Each partnership is different, each dog is unique - and that makes it so much fun.

On a personal note I wouldn't have managed without Big Dog (aka Bolt) working beside me on the farm. From moving cows to rounding up escaped lambs, loading up and keeping gateways clear - he has risen to every challenge. He is an older lad now and shows his age, but he loves working and I am so lucky to have him on my side.

08/07/2026

Sadly this Saturday's social training walk has been cancelled - no surprise but it is going to be too hot to have dogs walking around for an hour at 11am.

Hopefully next month's walk will be cooler.