Paws and Praise positive dog training

09/06/2026

Volunteer Opportunity – Hearing Dogs for Deaf People 🐾

Would anyone be interested in becoming a volunteer for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People?

I currently have an 8-month-old Cocker Spaniel in training to become a Hearing Dog, and it’s an incredibly rewarding experience. She is already working confidently in shops, supermarkets, and cafés, and we have recently started her sound work training.

We are looking for volunteers based in the Stone, Stoke-on-Trent, or Cheshire areas who would like to help support and train these amazing dogs.

✅ Full one-to-one training sessions are provided
✅ Regular classes to teach you how to train the dogs
✅ Ongoing support throughout your volunteering journey

If you live in one of these areas and would like to find out more, please get in touch.

Please note: Unfortunately, we do not currently cover the Stafford area.

Feel free to share this post with anyone who may be interested! 🐶❤️

03/02/2026

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23/01/2026

🐶 Volunteer Dog Trainers Wanted 🐶

Hi everyone! As many of you know, I’m currently working with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, and we’re looking for people who would be interested in becoming long-term volunteer dog trainers.

As a volunteer, you’ll be fully supported by me and the Hearing Dogs team while learning how to train one of these amazing dogs. You could be working with a pup from the nest up to 18months

We’re ideally looking for volunteers who have a fairly free schedule — for example, people who don’t work, work part-time, or work from home.

✨ What’s provided?
• Group classes
• 1-to-1 training support
• Team calls and ongoing guidance

📍 Current areas running: Stone and Stoke-on-Trent
📍 Potential new area: ST16 (if we get enough interest!)

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🐕 Apply to Become a Volunteer Dog Trainer

Our volunteers play a vital role in helping our dogs become life-changing hearing dogs.

As a volunteer dog trainer, you will need to:
• Provide plenty of time and a safe, loving home
• Live within one of our catchment areas
• Commit to caring for a dog for 6–18 months
• Be patient while dogs are still learning
• Work closely with staff and attend regular training sessions
• Be prepared for typical puppy behaviours (toileting accidents, chewing, etc.)
• Be able to say goodbye when the dog moves on to support a deaf person

👉 To start your application, click the link below:
https://www.hearingdogs.org.uk/how-you-can-help/volunteer/dog-trainer/apply

If this sounds like something you’d love to do — or you know someone who might — please feel free to comment or message me 🐾💛

01/01/2026

🎉🐾 Happy New Year from Paws and Praise Positive Dog Training & Behaviour! 🐾🎉

As we welcome the New Year, we want to say a huge thank you to all our wonderful clients, dogs, and supporters. It’s been a year full of progress, tail wags, learning, and positive moments—and we’re so grateful to be part of your journey. 💛

Here’s to a New Year filled with confidence, kindness, continued training success, and lots of happy walks and cuddles. 🐶✨
We can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together in the year ahead!

Wishing you and your four-legged friends a safe, joyful, and pawsome New Year 🐕🎆
— Paws and Praise Positive Dog Training & Behaviour 🐾💫

13/12/2025

🐾🎉 Pawsitive News! 🎉🐾

Congratulations to all our amazing pups on completing their 6-week course with Paws and Praise! 🐶👏
We are so proud of how far you’ve come — from learning new skills to building confidence and strengthening the bond with your humans.

Thank you to all the dedicated owners for your hard work and commitment. Keep practicing, keep praising, and keep those tails wagging! 💕🐾

Well done, pups — you did paw-some! 🐕✨

01/11/2025

🎉🐾 Congratulations to our amazing puppies! 🐾🎉

We’re so proud to celebrate our pups for completing their 6-week training course! 🐶💪 Over the past few weeks, they’ve learned new skills, built confidence, and shared so many tail wags and happy moments with us.

A huge shoutout to our dedicated pet parents who supported them every step of the way! ❤️

Here’s to many more adventures, belly rubs, and good behavior ahead! 🐕✨

09/10/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been offered a new job working with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People — a truly amazing opportunity and the start of a brand-new adventure! 🐾💜

Don’t worry — I’ll still be offering 1-2-1 and behaviour sessions, although my availability may be a little more limited as I settle into this new role.

Please note that group classes will be on hold until further notice, except for the classes currently running and the 8th November classes, which will still go ahead as planned.

I kindly ask for your patience with return calls and emails as I adjust my schedule — everything will continue to run, just around my new job!

Thank you all for your continued support — I’m so grateful to each and every one of you (and your wonderful dogs!) 🐶❤️

— Jaz

30/09/2025

🎉🐾 Huge Congratulations to our amazing Puppies and Intermediate Dogs on completing their courses with Paws and Praise Dog Training & Behaviour! 🐾🎉

We are so proud of each and every one of you – from the tiniest paws learning their very first cues to the confident learners polishing up their skills. 💕🐶

Watching you grow, learn, and strengthen your bond with your humans has been such a joy. 🦴✨

Keep practicing, keep wagging, and most importantly… keep having fun! 🐕💖

👏 A big well done to all the dedicated owners too – your commitment makes all the difference.

Here’s to many more adventures together! 🎊🐾

07/09/2025

🐶 PUPPY CLASSES IN STONE 🐾

With Paws and Praise Dog Training

📍 Location: Stone
🕙 Time: Saturdays, 10am – 11am

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Upcoming Courses:

✨ 27th September – 1st November
➡️ Only 5 spaces left!

✨ 8th November – 13th December
➡️ 10 spaces available

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💡 Fun, positive training to help your puppy grow into a happy, confident dog!

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✅ Book Your Place Now!

Click here for the booking form & payment options:
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 At Paws and Praise we only use reward based methods which set owner and dog up for success. We run our classes in a relaxed and fun environment as a happy and relaxed owner = a happy and relaxed dog,  I believe this helps improve the bond with your dog.