Paws in Nature is a dog training and behaviour service based in Heswall, Wirral, founded in 2015 by Andrew Lang. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Andy and the team specialise in canine behaviour modification, rehabilitation and structured obedience.
Whether you have a new puppy or an older dog with deep-rooted behaviour problems, our approach is built around understanding why your dog behaves the way it does and giving you a clear plan to change it.
We work with puppies and adult dogs of every breed, from border collies and staffies to rescue dogs and rehomed pets, using training methods grounded in how dogs naturally think and communicate.
We couldn't recommend Andrew highly enough.
He worked with us over a number of sessions to help Ted, a scared chihuahua who had bitten my daughter, build trust and confidence.
Now he's a much happier dog, who is far more sociable and chooses to spend his time with my daughter!
We asked Andy for help with our retired racing greyhound when he developed severe separation anxiety, he was ripping off door frames and frantically trying to escape from the room, even though he had his littermate with him, so wasn’t alone. Within two weeks of following Andy’s advice he was settling happily when left, and is a generally happier, more content dog.
We also got Andy to help us with his explosive behaviour around other dogs, and again, he’s really improved. We can’t wait to be able to bring him to the group classes when the new centre opens.
In September last year we adopted our rescue dog Loki, from Zante. 3 months in he began to get defensive of our house, we were keen to nip this in the bud early as did not want it to escalate!
We had two 1.1 behavioural sessions before Christmas and saw a massive difference after just one session. The team at paws in nature were great and really helped us to understand Loki’s needs.
Loki’s issues are now pretty much resolved! But we will be taking him to the obedience group sessions, once back up and running post lockdown, as he gets so much out of the sessions.
As dog trainers in Wirral, we see the same patterns every week. Dog owners come to us frustrated, embarrassed on walks, or worried their dog’s unwanted behaviour is getting worse. Reactivity around other dogs, separation anxiety when left alone, poor recall, pulling and loose lead walking problems, fearfulness around people, jumping up, resource guarding. These are not signs of a bad dog. They are signs of a dog that needs the right guidance, and an owner who needs the tools to provide it. Whether you need to work on recall in open spaces or help a nervous rescue dog settle into family life, our approach addresses the cause, not just the symptoms.
Every dog’s training starts with understanding the root cause of the behaviour, not just managing the symptoms. Andy, our head trainer, is a certified Gold NePoPo Instructor, having studied advanced behaviour science under some of the world’s leading dog trainers including Tyler Muto, Lauren Turner, and Brent Dry. His methods combine natural instinct-led techniques with structured obedience and reward-based training, helping your dog build confidence and learn new skills in a way that lasts. Read more about Andy and the team.
We believe in training the owner as much as the dog. The sessions you have with Andy and the team are designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to handle your dog in any situation, whether that is walking on a loose lead past other dogs, achieving reliable recall in open spaces, or simply enjoying a calm, happy dog at home.
We offer a range of services tailored to where you and your dog are right now.
Our one-to-one consultations are ideal if your dog has specific behaviour problems that need focused attention. These sessions take place at your home or at our training centre in Heswall, and cover everything from reactivity and aggression to toilet training, separation anxiety and loose lead walking. Both centre visits and home visits are available.
Our group dog training classes provide a structured environment for dogs and their owners to learn together around other dogs. Obedience school runs in small groups, building focus, impulse control and reliable responses to commands. These classes are fun and effective for pet dogs at every stage.
Our puppy training classes give your new puppy the best start in life. Puppy classes cover socialisation, basic obedience, toilet training, mouthing and bite inhibition, and help your puppy build the confidence to grow into a well-rounded adult dog. The ideal time to start a puppy course is as early as possible, before unwanted behaviour patterns become established.
Our rehabilitation training programmes are for dogs and owners dealing with serious or long-standing issues. These intensive four-week programmes combine one-to-one sessions with structured exercises and daily progress updates. Whether your dog is reactive, fearful, or out of control, this programme is designed to help your dog become a calmer, happier version of themselves.
Based at Highfield Stables in Heswall, our training centre includes indoor and outdoor areas, an enclosed field, kennels, and a hydrotherapy pool. This gives every trainer on the team the space to work with dogs safely, from nervous rescue dogs to puppies building confidence around distractions.
What sets our dog training apart is the results. We do not rely on gadgets, gimmicks or quick fixes. Our training is rooted in a genuine understanding of canine behaviour. Andy and the team work directly with every dog and puppy, and you will have ongoing support between sessions to keep progress on track. We are not a franchise or a call centre. We are a dedicated team of professional dog trainers and behaviourists who care about getting the best outcome for every dog we work with.
We have helped dogs and their owners across every part of the Wirral, including Heswall, Birkenhead, Hoylake, West Kirby, Bebington, Neston, Wallasey, and Prenton. We also cover Chester and North Wales for one-to-one consultations.
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