Paw Forward Dog Training

Paw Forward Dog Training I specialise in key areas such as loose lead walking, reliable recall, navigating adolescence, and setting puppies up for success.

🐶 Helping gundog breeds & teens thrive
🦖 Calm the chaos & build real-life skills
📚 Certified trainer & canine behaviour student
🙌 Welfare-focused, reward-based training

📍 Burbage / Stoke Golding Hey, I'm Shannon! 👋
I'm a professional dog trainer based in Burbage, Leicestershire, offering in-person and online training services to help dog owners build better relationships with their dogs. As a pro

ud owner of two Labradors and a passionate gundog trainer, I understand the unique needs of working breeds like Labradors, Spaniels, Vizslas etc. My training philosophy is grounded in kindness, positive reinforcement, and ethical practices—ensuring a safe, harm-free approach to every dog I work with. When you train with me, you enter a judgement-free zone. Regardless of your past experiences or challenges, I’m here to guide and support you with patience and understanding. I'm committed not only to helping my clients grow, but also to continuously expanding my own knowledge to offer the best possible guidance. If you're looking for compassionate, expert help with your dog, you've come to the right place!

✨ Your Labrador was bred to… ✨…retrieve game from land and water, working in partnership with people. This strong retrie...
18/09/2025

✨ Your Labrador was bred to… ✨

…retrieve game from land and water, working in partnership with people. This strong retrieving drive, eagerness to work, and love of water are still very much present in the breed today.

Common ‘problems’ you might see with your Labrador:
🐾 Stealing items – they were bred to carry things, and if they don’t have an appropriate outlet, they’ll make up their own version of retrieving!
🐾 Jumping up – their close working relationship with people means they’re often very enthusiastic about greeting us.
🐾 Pulling on the lead – Labradors are energetic, curious dogs who want to get out, explore, and use their noses.

To naturally fulfil your Labrador’s instincts, you can:
✅ Play retrieval games with toys, dummies, or even everyday objects.
✅ Give them structured training – gundog-style exercises where they learn to work in partnership with you are perfect.
✅ Provide water-based activities – safe swims, paddling pools, or even fun with a garden hose.

When we let our dogs express what they were designed for, we get calmer, happier companions🐾

Always a joy to watch Damson😍She might have been full of beans today but she did some great work building up her whistle...
17/09/2025

Always a joy to watch Damson😍

She might have been full of beans today but she did some great work building up her whistle stop and directional retrieve skills⭐️

Even managed to get a couple of action shots📸

Meet Coco 🥹This little cutie can be a bit nervous at times so has come along to a 1:1 gundog session for some confidence...
16/09/2025

Meet Coco 🥹

This little cutie can be a bit nervous at times so has come along to a 1:1 gundog session for some confidence building.

She was an absolute SUPERSTAR ⭐️

Her engagement with her dad amongst all the distractions was top notch.

Well done, Coco! 🐾

Say hello to Willow 👋Willow was recently rescued by her lovely new family so she’s still finding her paws🥹Today she came...
16/09/2025

Say hello to Willow 👋

Willow was recently rescued by her lovely new family so she’s still finding her paws🥹

Today she came along for a bit of confidence building and some help with her recall too!

A session of pattern games, a whole lot of chicken, and an introduction to the fluffy toys meant today was a big hit all round 🤩

So much to do, so little time…Here’s your reminder: progress doesn’t have to mean hours of training!It can literally be ...
15/09/2025

So much to do, so little time…

Here’s your reminder: progress doesn’t have to mean hours of training!

It can literally be a few minutes while the kettle boils.
👉 A sit.
👉 A touch.
👉 A bit of loose lead walking without the lead

Those tiny sessions add up — 10 cups a day could mean half an hour of training without even noticing!

Your dog gets valuable mental stimulation, you feel productive, and you’re both moving closer to your goals 🐾✨

Loose Lead Workshop ✅Lovely sunny workshop this morning with some super fab pups!⭐️We had some really great conversation...
13/09/2025

Loose Lead Workshop ✅

Lovely sunny workshop this morning with some super fab pups!⭐️

We had some really great conversations about proofing, arousal, calmness (+ so much more) and learned some exercises to take home to help with loose lead walking.

Thank you everyone for coming! It was lovely to see you all in action😍

12/09/2025

Adolescence can be a challenging phase for dog owners, with many noticing a regression in their dog’s behaviour. It’s natural to feel frustrated, but sometimes going back to basics is exactly what’s needed. ⏪

It’s easy to fall into the trap of making your dog’s world smaller because their teenage antics make you hesitant to take them out. I’ve been there too. Even I catch myself worrying about my dog “acting up” in public, and out of fear of embarrassment, I haven’t taken him to as many places as I used to. But that’s not fair to him.

Remember, training doesn’t always need to be flashy. Sometimes, just sitting quietly and letting your dog watch the world go by is a great training session.
That’s exactly what we’re doing in this video.

The key is to go at your dog’s pace and avoid situations that make them uncomfortable.
It will pass.
You’ve got this! 🩵

🚨 5 Super Common Recall Mistakes You Might Be Making With Your Adolescent Dog 🚨Recall is the number one struggle I hear ...
12/09/2025

🚨 5 Super Common Recall Mistakes You Might Be Making With Your Adolescent Dog 🚨

Recall is the number one struggle I hear about from owners of teenage dogs. And honestly? It’s no wonder — adolescence is the trickiest stage, and recall is one of the hardest skill to master!

Here are 5 common mistakes that can make recall harder than it needs to be 👉🏼

The good news? They’re all easy to fix once you know how!

Remember: recall isn’t about perfection, it’s about practise. It takes time, consistency, and making sure your dog just can’t help but return to you when you call.

Are you guilty of any of these? Let me know in the comments and make sure you hit follow for more recall and training tips!✨

So good learning from other trainers 🙌🏼
11/09/2025

So good learning from other trainers 🙌🏼

Little miss Ember smashing today’s session💪🏼🔥After a very exciting start to the session working on the fun elements of r...
11/09/2025

Little miss Ember smashing today’s session💪🏼🔥

After a very exciting start to the session working on the fun elements of recall, we did some parallel walking to bring things down a notch and practise rewarding check-ins.

Not only was Ember checking in like a pro, she also disengaged from me beautifully and made the amazing choice to sniff instead of barking!

Super proud of this little family👏🏼

What’s On — Classes and Workshops👇🏼September:🔹Sat 13th — Loose Lead Workshop (2 spaces)👉🏼To book - https://buy.stripe.co...
10/09/2025

What’s On — Classes and Workshops👇🏼

September:
🔹Sat 13th — Loose Lead Workshop (2 spaces)
👉🏼To book - https://buy.stripe.com/00wdR9e5q5525W85o873G0h

🔹Sat 20th — Whistle Recall Workshop (4 spaces)
👉🏼To book - https://buy.stripe.com/fZucN50eA7da0BOg2M73G0g

October:
🔹Sat 11th — Gundog Skills Course (only 3 spaces)
- 4-week course
- Perfect for beginners
- Don’t need a gundog breed to join
- Free ACME whistle
👉🏼To book - https://book.stripe.com/dR6aHH38s0OL8SccMR

Say hello to Toprak 👋🏼 (bonus points if you know who he’s named after!)I met up with this handsome lad and his Mom today...
10/09/2025

Say hello to Toprak 👋🏼 (bonus points if you know who he’s named after!)

I met up with this handsome lad and his Mom today to work on retrieving. Seems he’s very much enjoying the game of keep away 🫣

But with just a few slight tweaks — and a relaxed, nonchalant approach — he was soon delivering toys and dummies right to his Mom’s feet!
With a little extra practise and bit of polish, he’s going to make a fabulous gundog 💪🏼👏🏼

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