Happy dogs mean happy owners

For all details of the training services we offer visit the “courses” page.

For future course dates and general enquiries Email-Kathryn@fourpawsdogtraining.co.uk

Call Text or What’s App – 07398 282898

Welcome to Four Paws Dog Training (Leyland)

Four Paws Dog Training (Leyland) provides friendly, practical dog training,

📍 Covering: Eccleston, Chorley, Leyland, Buckshaw Village, Walton-le-Dale, Euxton, Longton, Tarleton, & nearby areas

At Four Paws we help dog owners build calm, well-behaved dogs through simple, effective training that works in real-life situations.

Our Training Services

Puppy Foundation & Socialisation Course. Controlled, safe, and positive exposure for puppies aged 12–24 weeks.
Pet Gun Dog Foundation. Courses: Building exceptional focus, drive control, loose lead walking and reliable recall.
1-2-1 Home Training: Tailored, individual support right where you need it most.
“New Owner” Puppy Packs-Helping your new family member settle into their new home

We regularly help with:
✔ Lead pulling
✔ Recall problems
✔ Jumping up
✔ General obedience

You receive handouts, throughout the course, so you always have something to refer back to once the course has finished.

Our classes are small so everyone receives personal attention.

All training is reward-based.

Our training venue at The Old School in Ulnes Walton offers car parking, and a field for outdoor training sessions, which provides us with a versatile training environment.

We also have toilet facilities.

Four Paws Dog Training has consistent recognition as one of the “Three Best Dog Trainers” in Chorley consistently over the past 8 years, which highlights their reputation and quality of service.

If you are interested in any of these courses please visit the “Courses” page for further details.

The classes are run on Wednesday & Thursday evenings.

For all enquiries Email Kathryn@fourpawsdogtraining.co.uk

Call,Text, or What’s App-07398 282898

Why Four Paws Dog Training?

The training classes use fun and effective ways to train your dog and are run in a friendly manner

The classes are structured, and everything you learn, will be relevant to your everyday life. You will learn something new every week!

All training is reward based

Always there to help or to answer any questions that you may have, so don’t be afraid to ask!

Our Courses

Puppy Foundation & Socialisation Course

This course is for puppies aged (12-24) weeks old. On this course we teach you how to train your puppy the basic requirements for good manners. We teach you how to connect with your puppy, how to stop bad habits like: jumping up, how to socialise your puppy correctly so they grow up to be a well mannered, confident dog. If you wish to enrol your puppy onto this course email- Kathryn@fourpawsdogtraining.co.uk. Or Call,Text or What's App- 07398 282898.

"Pet" Gun Dog Foundation Courses

Beginner & Level 1Gun Dog Foundation Courses. Gun dog breeds are the most popular breed and are bred to work, but many will only be "pets" so on this course we help you to see what your gun dog is able to achieve, with simple skills and games to do every day, helping them to be calmer and happier. For further information on these courses please visit the "COURSES" Page or Email-Kathryn@fourpawsdogtraining.co.uk for future course dates. Call, Text or What's App- 07398 282898

1-2-1 Home Training & "New Owner" Puppy Packs

For full details on both of these training services visit the "Courses" page of this website. Email-Kathryn@fourpawsdogtraining.co.uk or Call,Text or What's App- 07398 282898 for all enquiries or to book.

Amazing client feedbacks

Having just completed the Puppy course I couldn't recommend it highly enough.Weve learnt so much and Kathryn has given us many skills to practise and build on.She has a really good way with the dogs, demonstrates and explains things very clearly and gives handouts each lesson so you can practise at home.

Having recently completed (successfully) the Foundation Gun Dog Training with my 6-month old lab; I can't recommend Kathryn enough. The sessions were well structured, organised and most importantly fun. Kathryn really knows her stuff so the advice and top tips she gives to bringing up a well-rounded and happy dog are invaluable. We can't wait for the follow-on class in 2022! Thanks Kathryn 🙂

I couldn't recommend Four Paws Dog Training enough.I have used them four years ago with my first dog and then again more recently attended the puppy classes with my newest addition. Kathryn Is brilliant and extremely knowledgable, both my dogs loved attending the classes and both myself and the dogs have learnt lots to create the basic foundations of the training.

I have recently taken our 9 month old Lab pup for gun dog training and we have made great strides in the few weeks of the course. Great content and well presented and explained . I will also be booking Buddy on the advanced course in March. Thanks to Kathryn at Four Paws !

"We have completed 2 courses with Kathryn with our cocker spaniel puppy and wouldn’t of got to the stage we have with him if it wasn’t for her. Kathryn has years of experience and is very helpful and informative. Would highly recommend (already have to few of my friends) and she will be the first person we call if any issues in the future x."

"Just completed the puppy training class. Our cocker spaniel was frightened and intimidated by other dogs at the start of the course. We thought it would be too stressful for him. We need not have worried, Kathryn was fantastic, her knowledge, patience and advice were vital in helping us to get a confident boy. By the end of the course he was a different dog. We would have no hesitation in recommending her and look forward to the junior class."

"Fabulous trainer very professional and experienced, never rushes and makes everyone comfortable whilst doing exercises. My dog is so much better for attending the course. Would highly recommend. "

"I have known Kathryn for many years and she is an asset to our Rescue. Her gentle expertise and knowledge of dog behaviour has helped many a traumatised Golden to trust again. She will also help and advise new owners who may have a few teething problems in the first few weeks with a new dog. This is invaluable to us, the new owners and the Goldens. I would recommend her to anyone who has a problem whether it be small or large and I am sure she will work through it with you."

"Really enjoyed both the puppy & Junior courses we recently attended with our dog. The courses are very informative and the training is very sensible. Highly recommend Kathryn experience really shows."

"Cant recommend Kathryn at Four Paws highly enough, we had some training issues with our Labrador Harvey, jumping up, pulling us on the lead, and Kathryn has been guiding us through our training, and I dont think we would of managed without her. Thanks Kathryn!"

"We were struggling with our Labrador Henry jumping up and he kept running off Kathryn came and helped us with his training and after the first session we really saw a difference. By the second session he was a different dog, her experience with gundogs really helped us."

"Thanks so much to Kathryn @ Four Paws our spaniel Ivy was causing us some concern as her daily walk wasnt enough for her and we needed help. Kathryn showed us things we could do with Ivy and it really helped us, and her. Thanks!"

"Kathryn provided my 8 month old lab with a 121 session today and the results have been amazing. Not only has he become more responsive to me already, but we seem to have a tired and contented pup on our hands resulting in a happier household all round 😁. Thanks Kathryn, your help and advice was brilliant and now makes perfect sense. See you at the gun dog training in July. Hopefully Bentley will be on his best behaviour 👍."

"Kath is fantastic . 5*. Me and Dave loved our Thursday night training , week 1 he hid under a chair for the hour , by week 3 he ran in . Roll on the next course."

"We had an excellent training session with Kathryn. We learnt so much during the time that Kathryn spent with us during our 1-2-1. We would definitely recommend this service. The training tips and demonstrations are already working for both us and our Cockerpoo."

"Kathryn is a great supporter of our rescue and has helped us in many ways over the years, her training only uses kind methods and has helped many owners and dogs. Kathryn is also a people person which is so important as a Trainer. I have no hesitation in recommending Kathryn as a Trainer."

"Recently attended the puppy training classes, which were excellent. Lots of new skills learned and lots to work on as adolescence approaches."

"After an appointment with another dog trainer who’s approach was to include physical reprimands along with positive training, really concerned me and on that first session. Needless to say, I researched and contacted Kathryn. She not only worked so well with Alf, but she really understood his and my needs and objectives for the training. In an hour and a half, she had taught some of the basics and gave me so much invaluable advice. If you are looking for an understanding, experienced trainer who really does care then give Kathryn a call."

"This place is a must for all new dog owners. We have been on the puppy and junior classes and our dog is so much the better for it. You are offered a safe, fun environment with a very knowledgeable tutor. I only wish there was another course as we enjoyed it that much and our dog did too. Keep up the good work."

"Took our little puppy Peanut and she has just graduated with a rosette. Cath is a very accomplished trainer who is extremely helpful and very personable. If in doubt go along, I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Thank you Cath xx 5+ stars from me"

Recently had a 121 with Kathryn and our working cocker spaniel George,what a difference it made he is much more attentive, and the exercises Kathryn showed us have really improved his behaviour. Kathryn also showed us some basic gundog work to do with him, which have helped us. Would highly recommend if you have a busy gun dog in your life like we have. !

HUGE thanks to Kathryn for our home session recently, our Golden Retriever needed some basic training, and having a Golden Retriever herself we knew she could help us, and she did! the exercises she showed us helped us no end, would highly recommend.