All4Paws

All4Paws All4Paws - Positive dog training and agility for all

Based at New Moor Farm, Southminster we train agility, obedience, lifeskills, hoopers and scentwork aimed specifically at pet dog owners using kind and effective reward based methods.

With the dog training and behaviour world still an unregulated industry it can often be overwhelming trying to choose wh...
06/06/2025

With the dog training and behaviour world still an unregulated industry it can often be overwhelming trying to choose who to go to. Here's some great advice on how to choose.

I am often surprised at how few people question my training methods, ethics and qualifications before booking up and I am always very happy to be cross examined and/or for people to come and see training in progress.

Credit Paul E Lasky

Choosing the right dog trainer can make all the difference to your dogโ€™s progress and wellbeing. In this video, I share what to look for, questions to ask, a...

Group Agility Lessons, new courses starting๐Ÿพ Beginners and Foundation 6pm๐Ÿพ 4 Week Course - ยฃ55๐Ÿพ Starts Tuesday 27th May ...
06/05/2025

Group Agility Lessons, new courses starting

๐Ÿพ Beginners and Foundation 6pm
๐Ÿพ 4 Week Course - ยฃ55
๐Ÿพ Starts Tuesday 27th May 2025

๐Ÿพ Improvers 7pm (2 places available)
๐Ÿพ 6 Week Course - ยฃ80
๐Ÿพ Starts Tuesday 13th May 2025

๐Ÿพ Experienced instructor who has competed successfully to KC Grade 6 and A4A Champ level and also qualified to judge.
๐Ÿพ Kennel Club standard equipment.

๐Ÿพ Suitable for those who'd just like to learn a fun activity with their dog or those that would like to compete.

๐Ÿพ Limited numbers in each group.

๐Ÿพ We also offer 1-2-1 agility training for those dogs who may not be happy working in a group.

๐Ÿพ www.all4paws.uk.com
๐Ÿพ [email protected]
๐Ÿพ 07941 562795

Huge thank you to Manor Tree Services for a fabulous grass cut whilst our mower is out of action. Also possibly the quic...
03/05/2025

Huge thank you to Manor Tree Services for a fabulous grass cut whilst our mower is out of action. Also possibly the quickest cut it's ever had. Much appreciated and I highly recommend them, it looks beautiful again!

Just got to put a new agility course up now ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿพ New block of Lifeskills courses starting with All4Paws at our dedicated outdoor venue in Southminster ๐Ÿพ Thursday 24th ...
06/04/2025

๐Ÿพ New block of Lifeskills courses starting with All4Paws at our dedicated outdoor venue in Southminster

๐Ÿพ Thursday 24th April 2025
๐Ÿพ Puppies - 6pm until 7pm
๐Ÿพ Adults - 7pm until 8pm
๐Ÿพ ยฃ85 for new joiners for the six weeks.

๐Ÿพ We run a six week course covering all the basic puppy training, positions, settle, recall, leadwalking etc as well as lots of activities to help our dogs cope with everyday life, such as not jumping up and socialisation exercises.

๐Ÿพ All our training uses positive reinforcement and rewards based techniques, our trainers are very experienced and are accredited to the APDT and we limit the number in the groups.

๐Ÿพ Lots of resources and backup in-between lessons with our WhatsApp groups.

๐Ÿพ Established local business in excess of 20 years.

๐Ÿพ We also have a lot of fun!

๐Ÿพ www.all4paws.uk.com
๐Ÿพ [email protected]
๐Ÿพ 07941 562795

How to Choose the Right Agility Trainer!So there's lots of good advice out there about how to choose a good dog trainer ...
21/02/2025

How to Choose the Right Agility Trainer!

So there's lots of good advice out there about how to choose a good dog trainer or behaviourist, but what about agility?

So, if I were looking for an agility trainer, even just for a pet dog for fun, this is what I would be looking for.

๐Ÿพ Trainer to be experienced and have trained a dog to a competitive standard.

๐Ÿพ Methods used to train must use positive reinforcement and should be the same used regardless of the aim of just training for fun or wanting to compete. You might be surprised at the number of people who get the bug when their dog does well and if you've been taught incorrectly or picked up bad habits, it's much harder to retrain than it is to do it properly from the start. Plus it's safer.

๐Ÿพ Know how to train good foundations off equipment, using flatwork and teach beneficial skills that can be taught at home without equipment.

๐Ÿพ Understand the importance of a correct warm up and cool down.

๐Ÿพ Instructors need to be teaching people good handling skills, it's not just about the dog.

๐Ÿพ Equipment must be to Kennel Club standard and in good condition. Tunnels need to be secured correctly using either appropriate pegged straps or sandbags. Contact equipment (dog walk, a-frame and seesaw) should all have a non slip rubber surface.

๐Ÿพ Instructor should be experienced in setting courses in a safe manner, with the correct amount of space and correct angles between obstacles.

๐Ÿพ Training must be off lead, working on leads and lines on agility equipment is a huge safety hazard with risk of getting caught. Apart from the risk injury, it can also dent their confidence if this happens.

๐Ÿพ Class numbers should be appropriate to the amount of equipment available and number of trainers. Ideally a maximum of six in a group for an hour's lesson.

๐Ÿพ Finally cost, I wouldn't be expecting to pay more than ยฃ15 an hour for a group class, with exception of training with an instructor who has competed at top level or maybe in an indoor facility.

๐Ÿพ Now you may think, oh I just want to do this for fun, surely a lot of that doesn't matter. But it's incredibly easy for injuries to happen if safety standards and training methods are not up to scratch, and this could put your dog out of action for some time and cost you in vets bills.

๐Ÿพ Just because it's done correctly doesn't mean it won't be fun!

If you've any agility related questions please feel free to ask ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿพ

Group Agility Lessons!๐Ÿพ UPDATE, only 1 place left in each group.๐Ÿพ Starting Tuesday 1st April 2025๐Ÿพ Beginners and Foundat...
08/02/2025

Group Agility Lessons!

๐Ÿพ UPDATE, only 1 place left in each group.

๐Ÿพ Starting Tuesday 1st April 2025

๐Ÿพ Beginners and Foundation 6pm
๐Ÿพ Improvers 7pm

๐Ÿพ Experienced instructor who has competed successfully to KC Grade 6 and UKA Champ level and also qualified to judge.
๐Ÿพ Kennel Club standard equipment.

๐Ÿพ Suitable for those who'd just like to learn a fun activity with their dog or those that would like to compete.

๐Ÿพ 6 week course for ยฃ80.
๐Ÿพ limited numbers in each class.

๐Ÿพ We also offer 1-2-1 agility training for those dogs who may not be happy working in a group.

๐Ÿพ www.all4paws.uk.com
๐Ÿพ [email protected]
๐Ÿพ 07941 562795

๐Ÿพ New block of Lifeskills courses starting with All4Paws at Bradwell on Sea Village Hall ๐Ÿพ Thursday 20th February 2025๐Ÿพ ...
06/02/2025

๐Ÿพ New block of Lifeskills courses starting with All4Paws at Bradwell on Sea Village Hall

๐Ÿพ Thursday 20th February 2025
๐Ÿพ Puppies - 6.30pm until 7.30pm
๐Ÿพ Adults - 7.30pm until 8.30pm (FULL)
๐Ÿพ ยฃ85 for new joiners for the six weeks.

๐Ÿพ We run a six week course covering all the basic puppy training, positions, settle, recall, leadwalking etc as well as lots of activities to help our dogs cope with everyday life, such as not jumping up and socialisation exercises.

๐Ÿพ All our training uses positive reinforcement and rewards based techniques, our trainers are very experienced and are accredited to the APDT and we limit the number in the groups.

๐Ÿพ Lots of resources and backup in-between lessons with our WhatsApp groups.

๐Ÿพ Established local business in excess of 20 years.

๐Ÿพ We also have a lot of fun!

๐Ÿพ www.all4paws.uk.com
๐Ÿพ [email protected]
๐Ÿพ 07941 562795

Calling all rescue agility dogs! Have a look at DARLGood afternoon everyone.If you run a rescue or rehomed dog, please c...
03/01/2025

Calling all rescue agility dogs!
Have a look at DARL

Good afternoon everyone.

If you run a rescue or rehomed dog, please consider joining the Dog Agility Rescue League.

We are the only National league specifically dedicated for rescued/rehomed dogs and we like to celebrate the accomplishments of our dogs who have come from less than ideal situations.

Weโ€™re a friendly league consisting of a committee of 5 who are spread throughout the country.

For those members who qualify, we hold finals each year which are always well received and celebrated.

We are a not for profit league where all funds raised go to charities as voted for by our members.

Please have a look at our new website below or check us out on our fb page.

Wishing you all the best for the new year.

Lorraine Matthews
Chair Dog Agility Rescue League
fb: Dog Agility Rescue League (Darl)
website: www.darleague.co.uk
Tel: 07825615988

๐Ÿพ New block of Lifeskills courses starting at All4Paws in Southminster at our dedicated outdoor venue.๐Ÿพ Saturday 4th Jan...
02/12/2024

๐Ÿพ New block of Lifeskills courses starting at All4Paws in Southminster at our dedicated outdoor venue.

๐Ÿพ Saturday 4th January 2025
๐Ÿพ Puppies - 12pm until 1pm
๐Ÿพ Adolescents & Adults - 1.15pm until 2.15pm
๐Ÿพ ยฃ85 for new joiners for the six weeks.

๐Ÿพ We run a six week course covering all the basic puppy training, positions, settle, recall, leadwalking etc as well as lots of activities to help our dogs cope with everyday life, such as not jumping up and socialisation exercises.

๐Ÿพ All our training uses positive reinforcement and rewards based techniques, our trainers are very experienced and are accredited to the APDT and we limit the number in the groups.

๐Ÿพ Lots of resources and backup in-between lessons with our WhatsApp groups.

๐Ÿพ Established local business in excess of 20 years.

๐Ÿพ We also have a lot of fun!

๐Ÿพ www.all4paws.uk.com
๐Ÿพ [email protected]
๐Ÿพ 07941 562795

Address

Southminster

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when All4Paws posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to All4Paws:

Share

Category