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Puppy Training & Dog Behaviour Support In Hexham
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Expert Dog Behaviour Support in Hexham
Helping Dogs And Owners Overcome Behaviour Challenges
If you're struggling with reactivity, fear, anxiety, barking, pulling on the lead, recall issues or other behavioural concerns, you're not alone.
At Perfect Pawz, I provide personalised 1 to 1 behaviour support designed to help you understand your dog's behaviour, build confidence and create lasting change using ethical, evidence-based methods.
Led by Anna Bradley MSc, an accredited animal behaviourist with over 20 years of experience, support is tailored specifically to your dog, your family and your goals.
Feeling overwhelmed or got a puppy & just want to start out right?
Behaviour problems can affect every part of daily life - It's easy to find yourself avoiding walks, changing routines, feeling embarrassed in public or worrying about what might happen next or what others might think!
Perhaps you've recently homed a new puppy & you're a little baffled by all that contradicting advice out there? You just want to get everything right but friends/family/social media just gives you so many different ideas on what to do & what not to do!
With the right support, many behaviour challenges can be significantly improved, helping both you and your dog feel more relaxed and confident & puppies start out the very best way.
MSc Qualified | IAABC Certified | ABTC Accredited | Reactivity Specialist | Puppy Expert
RESTORING HAPPY RELATIONSHIPS
Dog Behaviour Issues I Can Help With
Behaviour support is available for a wide range of issues including:
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dog reactivity
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barking and lunging
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fear and anxiety
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nervous dogs
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aggressive behaviour
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recall problems
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lead pulling
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over-arousal
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excessive barking
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rescue dog adjustment
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confidence building
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handling sensitivities
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multi-dog household challenges
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puppy behaviour concerns
Every behaviour plan is tailored to your individual dog
Specialist Help For Reactive Dogs
Dog reactivity is one of the most common reasons owners seek behavioural support.
Whether your dog barks, lunges, growls or becomes overwhelmed around other dogs, people, traffic or unfamiliar situations, personalised support can help you understand what is driving the behaviour and how to move forward safely and effectively.
Reactivity can be frustrating and emotionally exhausting, but progress is possible with a structured, evidence-based approach.
QUICK & EASY BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT OPTIONS
Expert solutions to the most common issues
NO MORE PULLING
Price: £150
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Includes: 3 x 1-hour tailored 1-to-1 coaching sessions + WhatsApp support
Tired of having your arm pulled off every morning? If walks feel more like a tug-of-war than a relaxing stroll, you are not alone. It is incredibly frustrating when your puppy or dog constantly lunges toward smells, ignores you around distractions, or drags you down the street.
Group training classes can often be too overwhelming for a dog to learn how to walk nicely, and generic advice on Facebook rarely works.
This targeted, 1-to-1 program is designed to teach your dog how to walk calmly on a loose lead, focus on you around distractions, and make walks a pleasure again.
I don't use force, fear, or harsh corrections - I build a real connection between you and your dog based on clarity and reward.
What’s Included:
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3 x 1-Hour Practical Sessions: Fun, step-by-step coaching sessions out in the real world where the pulling actually happens.
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WhatsApp Support Send me a quick text or a video clip during the week for instant expert feedback and adjustments.
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A Lifelong Skill: A calm, reliable foundation for walking nicely that will completely change your daily routine.
RELIABLE RECALL
Price: £250
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Includes: 6 x 1-hour tailored 1-to-1 coaching sessions + WhatsApp support
Does your dog have "selective hearing" the second they get off the lead? Do they ignore your shouts because a passing dog or a running squirrel is far more exciting than you?
Constantly worrying that your dog is going to run away, approach an unsafe dog, or dash toward a road takes all the joy out of your walks. It's stressful, embarrassing, and downright scary.
Building a truly bombproof recall cannot be achieved in a single session or with a few cheap tricks, it requires systematically rebuilding your dog’s focus from the ground up, teaching them that coming back to you is the best thing in the world—even around heavy distractions.
As an ABTC-accredited behaviourist I use science-based, force-free methods to turn your dog's recall around!
What’s Included:
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6 x 1-Hour Practical Coaching Sessions
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A tailored customized training plan
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WhatsApp Support: Send me video clips of your practice sessions between appointments for ongoing expert feedback, advice or moral support!
REACTIVE TO RELAXED
Price: £250
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Includes: 6 x 1-hour tailored 1-to-1 coaching sessions + WhatsApp support
Does your dog bark, growl, or lunge on the lead when they see another dog, a person, a cyclist, or a car?
Do you find yourself walking them at midnight, checking around corners, or dreading every single walk?
Living with a reactive dog is emotionally draining. It can leave you feeling isolated, stressed, and embarrassed. Your dog isn’t being "bad"—they are overwhelmed.
Reactivity is an emotional response, usually rooted in fear, frustration, or anxiety. Traditional "obedience" or harsh training methods will only mask the problem or make it worse.
To fix reactivity, we have to change how your dog feels about the world. As an ABTC-accredited behaviourist specializing in reactivity, I use gentle, evidence-based behavioural modification.
This 6-session program gives us the necessary time to build your dog's confidence, lower stress levels and teach you the handling skills to navigate walks safely and calmly.
What’s Included:
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6 x 1-Hour Tailored Sessions: Carefully paced to keep your dog under their stress threshold.
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A Custom Behaviour Modification Plan: A step-by-step roadmap specifically designed for your dog’s unique triggers and personality.
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Priority WhatsApp Support: Text me questions or upload video clips of your walks between sessions for direct expert feedback.
Need A Solution To A Different Problem?
No worries! Here's my tailored expert solutions...
EXPERT ADVICE
Price: £50
Includes: 1 x 1-hour targeted 1-to-1 consultation
Are you feeling overwhelmed by conflicting training advice? Do you have a single, straightforward issue with your puppy or dog and just need an expert to point you in the right direction?
This standalone, 1-hour session is designed purely for owners who want a professional second opinion, a troubleshooting brainstorm, or a clear roadmap for a minor issue. I will help you look at the root cause of the behaviour and give you an immediate, practical plan of action to implement at home.
What’s Included:
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1 x 1-Hour Consultation: A focused, 60-minute 1-to-1 session to analyze the behaviour, discuss your goals, and coach you through the immediate next steps.
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Your Action Strategy: A simple, actionable breakdown of what to practice so you know exactly what to do next.
What this is best for:
This session is ideal for advice-based topics, minor habits, or getting set up for success, including:
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Puppy biting, chewing, or crate training setup.
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Preventative advice for a newly adopted dog.
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Troubleshooting a single, non-complex habit.
(Note: If your dog struggles with more involved training issues or behavioural concerns like lead pulling, running away, or reactivity, please see targeted multi-session packages above).
A HELPING HAND
Price: £150
Includes: 3 x 1-hour tailored 1-to-1 coaching sessions + WhatsApp support
Have you hit a roadblock with your dog's training? Maybe you know what you want your dog to do, but you are struggling with the timing, or consistency required to make it stick. Maybe there's one or two issues you'd really like to crack.
When a single advice session isn’t quite enough, but you don’t need a massive behavioural overhaul, this 3-session package works perfectly.
This program gives us the time to build a strong training foundation, coach you through the handling skills in real-world scenarios, and proof the behaviour so your dog actually listens.
I provide a supportive, stress-free environment to get you and your dog moving forward together.
What’s Included:
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3 x 1-Hour Practical Coaching Sessions: Hands-on 1-to-1 sessions spaced out to give you time to practice and build real progress between visits.
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WhatsApp Support Between Sessions: Send me a quick text or a video clip during the week for instant expert feedback or just a little moral support!
What this is best for:
This package is ideal for non-complex issues or if you've a couple of things you'd like to iron out, examples:
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Polishing up basic manners (jumping on visitors, counter-surfing, or demanding attention).
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Owners wanting to start 1 to 1 general puppy training
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Building focus around everyday distractions.
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Advanced puppy troubleshooting (adolescent regressions, complex toilet training, or mild separation anxiety prep).
(Note: If your dog struggles with deeply ingrained emotional responses—such as severe separation anxiety, multi-dog household aggression, or lunging at triggers—I will need the wider pacing of a 6-session Program).
FULL SUPPORT
Price: £250
Includes: 6 x 1-hour tailored 1-to-1 coaching sessions + WhatsApp support
Are you dealing with multiple behaviour issues? Perhaps your dog struggles with a mix of challenges—like severe puppy biting and separation anxiety, resource guarding, or multi-dog household tension—and you feel like you are constantly spinning plates?
When behavioural issues are deeply ingrained or multi-layered, trying to rush through them only causes more frustration for you and your dog.
This comprehensive 6-session program is designed to give you ultimate support, a steady pace, and complete peace of mind. I will restructure complex habits, rebuild your dog’s confidence from the ground up, and ensure you feel completely supported every single step of the way.
What’s Included:
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6 x 1-Hour Tailored Coaching Sessions: Paced multiple issues are tackled one step at a time without overwhelming you or your dog.
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A personalized training plan designed specifically for your unique household dynamic, lifestyle, and goals.
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WhatsApp Support: You can send me messages or video clips of your practice sessions for expert feedback.
What this is best for:
This program is ideal for severe, complex, or multi-layered behavioural struggles, examples:
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Multi-dog household conflict or resource guarding (guarding food, toys, or spaces).
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Severe separation anxiety or distress when left alone.
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Dogs struggling with multiple compounding issues at once (e.g., severe fearfulness combined with house-training regressions).
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Multiple puppy issues
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A full general basic training course
Behaviour Support Backed By Qualifications & Experience
Choosing behavioural support can feel overwhelming & there are many providers offering assistance who lack knowledge & are poorly accredited (if at all).
At Perfect Pawz, you'll work directly with Anna Bradley MSc, an accredited animal behaviourist with advanced qualifications in animal behaviour, welfare and psychology.
Professional credentials include:
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MSc Animal Behaviour & Welfare (Distinction)
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BSc (Hons) Psychology
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IAABC Certified Behaviour Consultant
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ABTC Accredited Animal Behaviourist
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Published Behaviour Research Author
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Behavioural Content Writer
These qualifications are combined with over 20 years of practical experience helping dogs and owners navigate behavioural challenges.
Dog Behaviour Support Across Hexham & Northumberland
Perfect Pawz provides one-to-one dog behaviour support in Hexham & frequently assists owners from local areas such as:
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Corbridge
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Prudhoe
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Stocksfield
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Riding Mill
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Haltwhistle
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Tyne Valley
Support is now regularly provided to owners outside the locality, welcoming owners who specifically travel for assistance from:
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Cumbria
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Scotland & Borders
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Tyneside
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Durham
Helping owners across Northumberland with reactivity, anxiety, fear-based behaviours and all training challenges.
Dog Behaviour Support Across Hexham & Northumberland
Perfect Pawz provides one-to-one dog behaviour support in Hexham & frequently assists owners from local areas such as:
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Corbridge
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Prudhoe
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Stocksfield
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Riding Mill
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Haltwhistle
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Tyne Valley
Support is now regularly provided to owners outside the locality, welcoming owners who specifically travel for assistance from:
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Cumbria
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Scotland & Borders
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Tyneside
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Durham
Helping owners across Northumberland with reactivity, anxiety, fear-based behaviours and all training challenges.