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I help guardians of anxious and rescue dogs support and empower their dogs. Empathy and Empowerment For Dogs and Guardians.

We all want to have stress-free, fun, and enjoyable walks with our dogs, we have visions of days at the beach and trips to the pub garden. Some dogs find this really difficult, especially if they are anxious or fearful. It can be difficult when people judge you for your dog’s behaviour, because they don’t understand that your dog isn’t ‘naughty’, they’re struggling to cope. Hi, I’m Krista and I he

lp empathetic and caring rescue dog guardians start to build their dog’s confidence and help overcome anxiety and fear-based behaviours. Start your path to enjoying your walks with your four-legged friend again. Back in 2014 I started a BSc Animal Science and Welfare Degree and became passionate about spreading awareness about the importance of ethical, kind and fun dog training and behaviour. Then in 2016, I worked in dog rescue kennels, caring for and rehoming ex-racing greyhounds. This opened my eyes to the world of rescue, where many of the dogs came with various behaviour issues from their pasts, which many dog guardians struggled with, meaning that many of the dogs were returned to the kennels time and time again. I knew then that I wanted to offer support to dog guardians to help them understand their dogs behaviour, so that we can then help the dog with their behaviour issues. I too have embarked on a journey with my own anxious rescue dog Max. Max had a very difficult start in life, coming from a puppy farm where he was neglected and suffered from parvovirus. Coming from such a stressful early life, Max has struggled with many anxiety and fear based behaviours including separation related distress, reactivity, and more generalised anxiety to new situations. Max has taught me so much over the past few years as I’ve learned ways to help Max to cope with his fear and anxieties. I know there are people out there who also experience heartbreak and frustration when trying to help their dog with their behaviour after a bad experience or rehoming a dog with a difficult past, and I am passionate about helping these dogs and people build trust and understanding to help support them through these issues. I believe that we’re never done learning, so I continue to expand my knowledge and experience with many courses and am currently studying for a MSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare Degree, so that I can help anxious dogs and their guardians to the best standard that I can. This journey has lead me to something really wonderful, where I work as a team with other like-minded dog guardians to help them to empower their dogs through empathy, understanding and communication. I now receive emails from rescue dog guardians:

‘Just wanted to let you know what amazing progress Juno has made with her reactivity on walks. We are delighted with how she is doing and can't thank you enough for your help.’

‘I can’t thank you enough for the advice you have given us already and the confidence boost which you have given me.’

It’s these messages that make my heart sing and inspire me to reach out to rescue and anxious dog guardians who are experiencing these same issues, that so many of us have gone through, to show them that it can get better. TPAW was established in 2017, but has evolved into a dog services hub for dog guardians, just like you, that want to learn and understand their dog, so that they can enjoy every moment spent together. If you are reading this and resonating with these struggles, please get in touch for support, empathy and empowerment for both you and your dog. To find out more about my services or to book, send us an email at [email protected] to arrange your free discovery call.

29/07/2025

Summer Trailing Dates!!

We've got an exciting woodland trail coming up next week at Bacton Woods and a brand new trailing location over at Hethel Dog Fields' 6 acre dog field near Wymondham - perfect for beginners and extra reactive dog friendly.

Trailing is perfect for tiring out your dog's brain and building their confidence. Come give it a try!

12/07/2025

05/07/2025

Our fabulous Silver Award Dog Club Graduates today 🙌🎓

A huge well done to Bodhi and Chip for smashing all of the challenging criteria for their silver awards including:
🏥 Health checking
🪑 Sit, Down & Stand
🛏️ Settle
🏃 Recall
🦮 Lead walking
🐶 Stay
👻 and 2 new tricks

16/06/2025

Tune in tomorrow to hear us discussing the decline in dog friendly areas in North Norfolk 📻

05/06/2025

So what is trailing?
Trailing is training a dog to use their nose in order to find a missing person or pet.
Harness your dogs super power into a fun activity for you to work as a team with your dog.

Why trailing?
Trailing uses your dogs natural abilities for good, providing mental stimulation, exercise and fun!
It’s also great got confidence building for many dogs who may be anxious.

Check out our website for more details ☝️

29/05/2025

🐶 Canine Body Language Workshop🐶

Ever wondered what your dog is really trying to say?
Join our Canine Body Language Workshop and learn how to understand your dog’s signals, emotions, and behaviours!

📍 Worstead Estate, Church Farm, Smallburgh
📅 Saturday 26th July 1-5pm

Perfect for dog owners, trainers, and pet professionals! 🐕✨

What’s Included:
4-hour workshop
84-page student e-manual
Printed Certificate of Completion - CPD accredited
Digital Badge
PLUS some free bonuses on the day
What You’ll Learn:
This event will teach you how to read dog body language.

You’ll discover these 4 core principles:
1. How to read the subtle signs
We explore the dog’s eyes, ears, mouth, hair, tail, and posture in detail. Exploring each individually.
2. Why emotion probably isn’t what you think it is
We will discuss the link between emotion and body language. What does aggression, fear, anxiety, or happiness look like in dogs? Can dogs really feel guilt?
3. How Dog-Dog Communication is easier to interpret than you think
We look at how dogs communicate with one another, appropriate play, and how to pre-empt our dog’s behaviour.
4. Detailed Video Analysis
We will put our new knowledge into practice through a detailed video analysis section of the workshop.

Requirements: Booking is for 1 person only and costs £50.
THIS EVENT IS FOR HUMANS ONLY.

26/04/2025

We all wish for a pub dog 🍻🐕

Bit of real life settle training at dog club today at and

31/03/2025

🌟 **Training your dog: Small Steps Lead to Big Wins!** 🌟

Just like learning to drive or mastering a new language, dog training is all about breaking it down into manageable, bite-sized steps. 🎓🐾 Expecting perfection from the get-go sets both you and your dog up for frustration. Remember, they’re figuring it out, much like you did behind the wheel for the first time! 🚗💡

Celebrate small victories—whether it’s a proper recall or loose lead walking for just a minute. Each little success is a stepping stone towards bigger achievements! 🎉 And if things don’t go as planned, don’t be discouraged—it’s all part of the process.

Setting realistic expectations and fostering patience builds trust and confidence in your bond. They’ll thrive when the path to success is clear and achievable. 🐶❤️ Let's meet them at their level and progress together, one pawstep at a time!

Have you found success in breaking training into smaller steps? Share your stories below! ⬇️✨

29/03/2025

⭐️ A HUGE congratulations to our group of dog club bronze level graduates today!⭐️🎓

They’ve all worked so hard and made so much progress I’ve the 6 weeks 🙌

If you’d like to work on your dogs life skills, please get in touch.
Our dog club allows you to progress up through the levels whilst having fun with your dog 🐶

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Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 17:00

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Train Pop and Walk provides Dog Training, Walking and Pop in services based in and around North Norfolk & Norwich. Using only Fun & Force-free methods.

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