Good Paws Dog Training

Reward based dog and puppy training in Twyford, Berkshire, specialising in scent training for pet owners with an Approved Reactivity Coach. Training is force free and focused on positive reinforcement. Sessions are designed to be fun, informative and centred on your dog becoming confident and content.

Led by Renata, an experienced, fully qualified trainer with over 25 years of hands-on experience, accredited by the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, UK Sniffer Dogs and Approved Reactivity Coach. Services include one to one dog training, puppy training, scent classes and hoopers classes. The aim is to help you understand your dog, reduce anxieties, build confidence and enjoy relaxed, happy walks together.

Scent Classes - Bronze Scent Detection is a six-week course held at Ryslip Kennels, RG42 5NL, Sundays 9:30am to 10:30am. Benefits include mental stimulation, physical workout, reduced stress and stronger relationships. Dogs learn to search for a target scent and indicate its location, working searches such as pipes, bags, chairs, vehicles and novel areas. The Silver follow on adds two scent IDs such as gun oil and catnip, focuses on indication and keeps training fun, also held on Sundays 10:45am to 11:45am at the same venue.

Puppy Classes - Small groups (maximum six) provide a friendly, informative environment to learn the basics and give puppies the best start. Suitable for puppies under six months. Location is Ryslip Kennels, Binfield, RG42 5NL (outdoor), Saturdays at 12:15pm, with a scheduled start date listed on the website.

Dog Training Classes - A four-week course following beginners training, open to dogs over six months that have completed puppy training. Held at Ryslip Kennels, Church Lane, Binfield, Bracknell, RG42 5NL, Saturdays at 11am. Circuit style classes help dogs focus around others and distractions. Sorry, not suitable for reactive dogs.

Puppy Socialisation - For puppies under five months. One-hour drop-in session in a secured outdoor field at Ryslip Kennels, Church Lane, Binfield, Bracknell, RG42 5NL. Includes exploration stations, managed on and off lead play, settle breaks, learning body language and time to ask your qualified trainer questions.

Puppy 1 to 1 Home Sessions - Guidance on home set up, toilet training, name response, basic cues, recall, lead walking, chewing, play, socialisation, prevention of separation anxiety and more. Sessions are tailored to you and your puppy’s needs and can include follow-up visits for continued progress.

Pre Puppy Advice - One-hour sessions available in person or online, covering choosing the right breed, what to expect, exercise, play, home set up, lifestyle, toilet training and preventing issues. Designed to help you prepare for your new arrival with confidence.

Puppy Packages - A bespoke, tailored package includes private one-hour sessions, mental stimulation exercises, ongoing support via email or WhatsApp, a puppy pack and checklist. A combined home visit plus a place on a six-week puppy course is also available with continued support.

1 to 1 Support - Help with walking nicely on lead, recall, behaviour modification, separation anxiety, reactivity and more. Packages include an initial consultation, training plan, follow-up sessions and continued support via WhatsApp.

Rescue Dog Session - Focus on understanding your dog, building trust, mental stimulation, socialisation, toilet training, prevention and solving any issues you are experiencing. Includes a pre-session questionnaire and follow-up report for lasting results.

Reliable Recall Program - Three in-person sessions designed to build a strong, reliable recall through practical exercises in varied settings. You’ll start at home, progress to a secured field, and finish with real-world recall training to give you confidence and your dog freedom.