A Warm Welcome

Welcome to Love Your Paws

Love Your Paws, has grown into more than just a dog training business—it's a community of like-minded people dedicated to building meaningful, connected lives with our dogs. Our focus is on thoughtful, kind training that helps you truly understand your dog, laying the foundations for a happy, well-rounded life together.

I believe that when we take the time to build those solid foundations and develop a deep understanding of our dogs, we not only enjoy the training journey but can also prevent many potential behavioural challenges from ever arising.

My Approach

Training for a Meaningful Life Together

At Love Your Paws, I focus on group classes that bring people and their dogs together in a supportive, encouraging environment. My training is about more than just teaching behaviours—it’s about creating a bond where training becomes fluid, fun, and part of your everyday life.

I’m passionate about helping you lay the groundwork for a meaningful relationship with your dog. When we get those foundations right and take the time to understand who our dogs are, we can make life easier for both of us. This proactive approach often helps prevent future behavioural challenges from arising, although it’s also about recognising that every dog is unique and life with them will always involve learning and adapting.

While I love studying behaviour and have undertaken extensive training in this area, my focus as a trainer is on helping you and your dog through thoughtful, proactive training—not addressing complex behavioural problems.

Meet Me (and Ness, Sam, and Lochy)

The Heart Behind Love Your Paws

I’m Vicki, and I founded Love Your Paws with a simple goal: to help people and their dogs build strong, joyful relationships through kind, effective training.

The journey that brought me here began with Ness Ness  (so good I named her twice). She wasn’t the Border Collie I thought I was adopting, but a Golden Retriever mix I rehomed while living in California. Ness was my first dog as an adult, and together we shared an extraordinary life filled with adventures across continents.

From the mountains of Colorado to the Alps, from canoeing the Ardèche to exploring Sicily, she taught me that time spent together—whether on a big adventure or just a quiet moment—is what truly deepens our bond with our dogs. Her love of life and the lessons she taught me about connection, trust, and shared experiences remain at the heart of Love Your Paws.

Sam, my 13-year-old Border Collie, has been my greatest teacher when it comes to living with a complex dog. Supporting him through his struggles has been a challenge, but it’s also shown me the importance of patience and understanding.

Lochy, my 18-month-old Cocker Spaniel, is the perfect counterbalance—a confident, outgoing dog who makes training a joy. She’s my daily reminder of how fun and rewarding training can be, especially when it’s tailored to the individual dog.

Ness, Sam, and Lochy have all shaped the thoughtful, relationship-focused ethos that runs through everything I do at Love Your Paws. They’ve shown me how training is about so much more than teaching skills—it’s about building a life together where both you and your dog can thrive.

My Training and Experience

 A Commitment to Learning

I’m passionate about learning and committed to staying up to date with the latest in dog training and behaviour. Over the years, I’ve completed numerous courses and qualifications to ensure I can offer the best possible support for you and your dog.

My background includes:

• Accredited courses in scent work, tracking, and life skills.
• Advanced training in aggression, separation anxiety, and understanding complex behaviours.
• Ongoing professional development in canine behaviour through industry-leading organisations.

While I don’t take on behaviourist work, I work closely with reinforcement-based behaviourists to ensure that all dogs and their owners get the help they need, whatever their challenges may be.