Dog Behaviourist and Dog Trainer Andrew Lang has been helping rehabilitate dogs on the Wirral and surrounding areas since early 2003. His interest was sparked by experiencing his own issues with 2 of his Jack Russells, one (Archie) was attacked randomly on a walk and the other (Oscar) suffered with separation anxiety. Initially he spent a lot of time studying both wolf and canine behaviour, seeing how vastly different they are, yet very similar helped him maintain a balance within his own dogs behaviour and lifestyle which when applied proved to make big differences with the problems he was facing. At the time Andrew began to study the art of leadership, applying a powerful formula of rules and boundaries whilst balancing it with love and fulfilment. His early method was simple, let dogs be dogs, but always be there to make decisions for the pack that will fundamentally bring direction and security to the pack.
Within the early years of Andrews study’s into dog behaviour and psychology, he helped as many people as possible, offering his services out for free whilst building a wealth of hands on experience. His mission was to reach out to as many people as possible helping them to have a basic understanding on how to naturally raise a dog within a home environment. By 2005 Andrew was able to embark on a part time career in helping owners and dogs 1:1.
Fast forward to 2015, Andrew formed his new company Paws in Nature. His goal was to build a team that could provide the very best service possible that would build a combination of rehabilitating dogs, and at the same time creating a skill set within the owners that would enable them to live happily with their dog.
Today Paws in Nature proudly has its own centre with an indoor and outdoor enclosed facility, that has the use of kennels and a hydrotherapy pool. Andrew now works on intensive training programmes with owners and dogs, hosts his own training courses and teaches other dog trainers who are in need of some more expertise.
From 2019 to 2022 Andrew decided to take the company to new levels by deep diving into very in depth behaviour science and seeking out the very best mentors available. Andrew had the honour of being personally mentored by the following list.
Tyler Muto: Internationally renowned dog behaviour expert and founder of Consider the Dog. Tyler owns and serves as the Training Director of K9 Connection in Buffalo, NY. He is also the former President of the International Association of Canine Professionals.
Lauren Turner: Gold NePoPo® Instructor, Owner and Trainer at Ideal Dog Services, Virginia, USA
Brent Dry: Owner and Head Trainer at the award winning The K9 Company, Melbourne, Australia.
In 2021 & 2022 Andrew flew to Missouri, USA to study the highly respected NePoPo® training system and is now a Gold NePoPo® Instructor which has brought a whole new set of skills and ethos to Paws in Nature.
