DOG TRAINING THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE.
Salford | Manchester | Bury | Bolton | North Cheshire
Hi! I’m Sarah - experienced dog trainer, devoted doggy parent, and the human half of One Paw Before the Other.
I help people raise happy, confident dogs through positive, practical training that really works.
From support navigating life with a new puppy or rescue, to advice on how to turn those frustrating every day behaviours in to really reliable life skills, I’m here to guide you through everything one step at a time so that you and your dog can start building the best life possible - together.
One-to-one support
Personalised training plans
Kind, effective training methods
Ready to start seeing real progress? Check out my services, or book in for your free advice call - I can’t wait to meet you!
HOW CAN I HELP?
Whether you’re looking for support with a specific behaviour, or you're just after some general guidance with raising your pup, I’m here to help.
The following are just some of the things I help clients with every day, but no matter what you’re struggling with please get in touch and we can talk it through.
Pulling on walks
Recall
Jumping up
Stealing objects
Socialisation
Mouthing
Toilet training
Not listening
Finding calm
Creating routines
Trick training
Confidence building
Life skills
ETHICS IS EVERYTHING
As an ABTC registered Animal Training Instructor and PACT accredited trainer I only train dogs using ethical, science-backed methods which keep the mental and physical wellbeing of each dog at the centre of each session. These accreditations mean you can trust that I have had my knowledge and skills tested to the highest standard, and that I am part of a community of canine professionals who advocate for every dog.
We do not need to hurt or frighten our dogs in order to teach them, we just need to approach them with compassion and understanding, and a commitment to always do the very best we can to help them thrive.
I teach people the same way too: no judgement, no harsh words, just friendly support and advice to guide you on your journey and help you find the best ways to build the life you want with your dog.
MY PHILOSOPHY
Training is all about truly connecting with your dog, and I'm here to help you do that in a way which is ethical, successful, and provides a solid foundation of trust and understanding - for life.
I won't offer you quick-fixes, because a quick-fix is just an empty promise. Training your dog is a journey, and helping them master all the things you want them to know takes time. No-one would expect a person to learn a brand new skill in a day, so we shouldn't expect our dogs to be able to either!
I'm here to help you understand your dog; what they're feeling, what they're communicating, and what they want and need. When you know what’s driving your dog's behaviour, how to support their needs, and how to communicate with them effectively, your training will become so much easier and more effective.
If this sounds like the right approach for you and your dog, check out my services to see how we can work together.