Why VSPDT?

School For Paws is an approved training establishment within Victoria Stilwell Positively, and Emma Collings is their European Operations Manager.  School For Paws prides itself on creating healthier, more balanced relationships between dogs and their owners, and only trains using positive reinforcement methods.

VS02Sm copyWhy use a Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer?

  • All Victoria Stilwell Positively dog trainers are hand-selected by Victoria.
  • They use positive reinforcement during training.
  • They discourage forceful & outdated dominance-based methods.
  • They work with Victoria, and have direct access to her and the VSP team.
  • You will receive the highest level of courtesy and professionalism.
  • Trainers are fully insured.
  • You and your dog will be respected at all times.
  • A portion of all VSPDT proceeds benefit The Victoria Stilwell Foundation to help canine                                                                                                                            assistance organisations.

For Trainers wishing to become part of the VSPDT Team, please visit www.positively.com.  Emma Collings is the European Operations Manager and will be your contact in the UK and rest of Europe for interview processing, and coordinating the practical stage held in Shropshire.

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