Hi, I’m Charlie, and it’s great to have you here!

I am a Wirral based dog trainer. Using positive reinforcement training, I help dogs and their humans navigate life, creating a unique bond through fun, not fear!

My work focuses on the whole picture; all dog behaviour has a reason. I take my time. In order to make true change and improve the welfare of our dogs lives, we owe it to them to advocate for them, take our time and understand them as best we can. I teach life skills, help people understand their dogs and how to read them, I help fill in the puzzle pieces. I don’t teach traditional obedience.

There’s so much to explore and we must uncover what’s going on under the surface! Is it pain? Is it genetics? Their past learning experiences? What are they feeling?

If you tell me things about your dog’s struggles/issues that raise alarm bells in my brain, I will tell you. I don’t just accept the paycheck and say fancy things to sound clever. I deeply care, to the detriment of my own mental health at times!

It’s vital we consider all aspects of a dog’s life, and not just try to eradicate certain behaviours without understanding why they are happening in the first place.

I don’t promise instant results or quick fixes. Why? Frankly, it’s unethical, unrealistic and unfair to place that pressure on the dog.

I will always put the dog first, explore every avenue and be completely real with you.

If that’s your jam, stick around!

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This is an opportunity to connect virtually where we’ll take the time to understand your dog's challenges and determine if I’m the right trainer for you. Let’s see if we’re a good fit to work together!

Services

  • Belgian Malinois mix

    1-1 Training- In person/Online

    From £65

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  • Blue staffy puppy

    Puppy Training

    From £65

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  • Border collie

    Behaviour and Body Language Consultation

    £125

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  • Collie mixes

    Dog Walking Services

    Solo and training walks available

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What my clients are saying!

  • Charlie was absolutely fantastic during our training session with my dog. She took the time to understand what my concerns were and what my ideal outcome would be and then walked me through step by step on how to train for the behaviour I wanted. She was so in tune with my dog's body language and knowledgeable of dog body language and training. I would happily go to Wild Paw Dog Training again!

    Jenny- guardian of Merry the Australian Shepherd

  • Charlie’s knowledge is fantastic! She really takes the time to understand my dog and his body language to really help him understand what’s going on. I consulted Charlie for her help with reactivity, lead walking and just general obedience with my Labrador. Now I have a puppy and I’m working with her immediately to set foundations in place. Charlie really takes the time to explain why she’s taking the approach that she has to ensure that I fully understand the methods and how to recreate them at home. I love that she provides personalised notes after the session for me to refer back to at home as well! Highly recommend WildPaw!

    Amy- guardian of Ralph the Fox Red Labrador

  • Benji and I had a brilliant first session with Charlie. She listened to the issues we wanted to work on and then helped with clear, concise and well-explained instructions, demonstrating how to do the techniques and then letting me have a go when I felt confident enough👌🏼. I could see an improvement in the things we were working on even after this first session! Amazing! Thank you Charlie x

    Julie- guardian of Benji the Yorkie mix

  • Charlie is amazing! My partner and I are both first time dog owners and we wanted some help and guidance with our golden retriever puppy. Charlie first met Barney when he was 8 weeks old, he loved her from the first meet, he's now 13 weeks old and is doing so well with her guidance. The in person sessions are incredibly helpful as she guides us on different training techniques and shows us, but also makes sure we do it too and get involved so she can advise if needed. She is also always there for help and advice over text and we appreciate it so much, whether it's advising on what to do with a new behaviour or reassuring us that we are doing well. Many other people have commented on how much he already knows for only being 13 weeks, and whilst we have put effort in, Charlie is also to thank for the guidance. The after lesson debriefs are also great so we can refer back to what she's taught us. She always asks what we want to know, if there's anything specific we want help with etc but is also confident on advising what to work on next if we are unsure. We were both slightly nervous having a new puppy due to never having a dog before, but Charlie has really filled us with confidence (and Barney!). She is also a really lovely person and very professional, I don't know what we'd do without her! 100% recommend

    Hannah- guardian of Barney the Golden Retriever.

  • Charlie is absolutely amazing, she listens to what you want help with and makes time to get to know you and your dog. Charlie is patient , understanding and non judgemental, she gives you so much support and is always there to answer any questions or to listen when your having a wobble and are unsure. I wouldn't go to anyone else, my dog absolutely loves her and thanks to Charlie I'm starting to enjoy walking my extremely reactive dog.

    Jasmine, guardian of Denzel the Doberman

  • Thanks Charlie for putting such a brilliant plan together for Ollie 🐶 our little fellow 😊 You have made his reactivity training much less stressful than we thought it would be. We really appreciate your professionalism, openness and honesty in advising us while we felt down with Ollie’s anxiety. We will continue to work with Ollie, the skills we learnt from you. Ollie really connected with you and does look for you when we mention ‘Charlie’ 😊 We strongly recommend your services to anyone who are seeking support to train their beloved pet. Look forward to see you soon for Ollie’s walkies 🙌🏼🫶

    Jude- guardian of Ollie the Cavapoochon

  • I reached out to Charlie when my partner and I were finding our (nearly) two year old corgi’s resource guarding was starting to affect our lives. We had tried a lot of different techniques we’d seen online but just seemed to be making it worse. From day one, we could tell that Charlie was going to make a big difference in how we handled Willow’s behaviour. She talked us through how Willow is likely feeling and why she feels the need to resource guard. She gave us practical tips and walked us through the exercises she’d planned for us. Charlie is also frequently checking in, making sure we’re comfortable and confident and also reassuring us when things aren’t 100% perfect. Having a knowledgeable support system has been exactly what we needed.

    Katie- guardian of Willow the Corgi

  • Charlie has been a fantastic source of knowledge and support since me and my American staff/bully mix, Plato began working with her. After only a handful of lessons, we’ve worked on his dog reactivity and muzzle training. Both of which he has responded brilliantly to. I can honestly say I’ve become more confident and calmer whilst walking him, which has in turn helped to calm and focus him into being a happier pooch on our walks

    Andrew- guardian of Plato, the American staff/bully mix

  • Fantastic service offered by Wild Paw dog training. Charlie is wonderfully friendly and her love for all things Dog is touching and inspirational. She instantly made our pooch Coop comfortable, providing tailored sessions offering skilled guidance on how to tackle issues whilst looking after the health, safety and happiness of our Dog. Incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, approachable offering techniques to improve the lives of dogs and their owners. Thoroughly recommended.

    Jen and Matt- guardians of Cooper the Lhasa Apso

  • Fantastic training with Shankley, he's so less reactive, not the first one to bark any more. Charlie has given us both the confidence to move forward. Thank you. I didn't really know where to start with my rescue reactive staffie but with Charlie's experience n help we've come a long way in a short time. He's now not the first to react which is the best xx

    Jan, guardian of Shankley the staffy

  • I would highly recommend Charlie at Wild Paw 🐾 We have just finished our training sessions with our 1 year old Lab x Staffy - Skye 🖤 She’s helped massively with Skye’s lead walking, using positive reinforcement to help reduce pulling and help how she reacts with other dogs/humans on walks. Charlie also helped us with meal times, and stopping snatching of food from the dinner table and our children’s hands/plates. After each training session, Charlie would send over a breakdown of the session, explaining to us what we needed to do going forward, and giving us little ‘homework’ tasks to help improve the training. Charlie was always super friendly, very knowledgeable and always willing to answer any question we had and would help anyway she could. Skye absolutely loved Charlie, and I think that’s testament in itself to how good she is with dogs. If we need anymore training in the future, I wouldn’t hesitate to go back to Charlie and would recommend her to any dog owner out there. Thank you again, from me and Skye!

    Ell- Guardian of Skye, lab x staffy

  • I asked Charlie to come and help my 3 year old Cockapoo learn how to play fetch as my husband has always wanted to play this with him. Upon staring Charlie soon realised Maverick had a sensitivity to noise and doesn’t in general get anything out of returning a ball. Charlie tried absolutely everything but since discover he’s just not for playing ball as it’s not what excited him and makes him happy. It was a great learning experience and were given some pointers and homework to try with him.

    Carol- guardian of Maverick, the Cockapoo

  • I had to arrange some walks for my dog Coco at very short notice this week and Charlie was recommended to me, she has been absolutely amazing fitting us in and sending pictures and updates throughout, and Coco loves her! Highly recommend

    Clare- guardian of Coco the Collie

  • Charlie has been working with our reactive lab, Poppy, for several weeks now & we have seen great progress right from the first session. Charlie plans her sessions methodically - tailored to Poppy’s needs & progress - and provides structured feedback and homework afterwards too! Would highly recommend!

    Simon- guardian of Poppy the Labrador

  • Charlie at wild paw dog training has been working with myself, my wife and our reactive border collie Rio. He is one year old and started to display reactive behaviours at 6 months old. Before working with Charlie we were all just so stressed especially when taking him out for a walk. She has taught us some new techniques to help us and Rio, it’s taking commitment and time but we are starting to see results. He is calmer and learning to cope better when we are out. One of the things that has really stood out about Charlie is her passion for dogs and the desire to do the right thing for them. She shows how much she cares and that she wants the best for them. Rio can often appear aggressive but over time I am pleased to say that I hope Charlie has seen the softer side to him. And see what a lovely boy he is. Thank you for caring

    Jen- guardian of Rio the Collie

  • We found Charlie at just the right time! After rescuing our bulldog Pepper in January this year, it quickly became a nightmare to walk her with our other Boxer dog. Pepper was always dragging me, even to the point of hurting her own paws. She was reactive to all dogs, which caused my Boxer to become more reactive too. It took almost being pulled onto a road by them both for me to realise I couldn't keep going. I decided to try dog training before giving up and that's when we found Charlie. She showed me that Pepper responds really well to treat based training with lots of praise and enthusiasm. I also hadn't realised how i was actually causing more damage to Pepper because I was trying to isolate her from other dogs instead of dealing with the behaviour itself. Charlie helped me to understand that Pepper's reaction was not aggression, but actually pure excitement to meet the other dog. As our walks continued we started to see her recovering from these reactions more quickly and we were able to start going up to other dog owners and let her meet them, which instantly stopped the reactivity. The main thing that I realised was that my confidence had completely gone. Having the training session one on one, meant Charlie helped me get it back! I hadn't realised how anxious these walks made me and how fearful i was of taking Pepper out. I know that as I put all the tools into place that Charlie's shown me, Pepper will get better and better. My relationship with Pepper has changed too - she and I have a better bond and she is much more engaged with me. There's still work to do but over the last few months, the difference it has made in me and in both my dogs, means walking them is no longer the worst task of the day. I'm so grateful - I wish I could do training with Charlie every week! She genuinely cares about my dogs and about how I am feeling and coping, always encourages me and really is very proud of the work we do together. Pepper and I will definately be having regular checks in's and refresher training to keep us on track. Thank you Charlie!

    Jenny- guardian of Pepper the Bulldog X

  • I had some concerns with my pups behaviour around other dogs and messaged Charlie for some help. After the first session the techniques suggested by Charlie really helped my puppy Mango settle into a routine better & I am starting to see changes in his daily behaviour 🐾 she offers us 24/7 support if I ever have any concerns, I would definitely recommend

    Laura- guardian of Mango the Border Collie

  • We have just completed six training sessions with Charlie who has helped us so much with our cockalier poo Murphy. Charlie is lovely and Murphy has loved spending time with her and Gordon and I have really enjoyed the sessions too. We have covered resource guarding, and sensitivity being examined as well as learning to go to his bed whilst we eat. We are now practising all the advice and help we have received. Charlie has also been really helpful with advice on other issues between training sessions. We can't recommend her enough and look forward to seeing her again soon when she will do some dog sitting for us. Thank you xxx

    Alison- guardian of Murphy the Cockerlierpoo

  • Charlie has been so helpful training my rescue dog, Kobi, and me too! Kobi now pulls less on the lead and I know how to slow her down. Her recall on our first off-lead walk was great too. Charlie is gentle in her approach, kind and knowledgeable. I am so glad we are working with her. Highly recommended 🐾

    Nikki- guardian of Kobi the Lakeland Terrier

  • Charlie at Wild Paw has been absolutely brilliant with our Boxer, Alfie. Alfie is not the most straight forward chap and we have had some real issues with his behaviour. Charlie has gone above and beyond to try and rectify these and we have really turned a corner recently in Alfie's behaviour. This would not have been possible without Charlie's dedication to making things right. She has made some excellent suggestions to help improve Alfie's behaviour and has stuck by him and us. I could not recommend Charlie at Wild paw enough whether it's just for causal walking or if your dog needs something more specific. Thanks Charlie ! 🫡❤️🔥💪🏻

    Jack- guardian of Alfie

  • I contacted Charlie initially to work on Lead walking and to stop my dog reacting to distractions such as squirrels and cats on his walks. Before our first session he unfortunately got attacked by an off leash (muzzled, thank god) XL Bulldog with a very irresponsible owner. Our concerns were still around walking but now he has a fear of other dogs, which can cause him to become highly stressed just passing them. Charlie scheduled an in depth WhatsApp call with me to talk through my concerns and when I alerted her to his incident she was compassionate and extremely helpful with what we wanted to ensure our dog was happy and his stress was reduced. The sessions Charlie planned have been well thought through and organised and had an impact from the first week. Bobby loves Charlie and myself and my partner can see changes in him we never thought we would so soon. The distraction techniques are working well and he is having less incidents of reactivity. Although we know he has a long road to go we are hopeful that he will be happier on walks with continued training and thats all thanks to Charlie 🤗 We would highly recommend Charlie to anyone, she is so passionate about using positive training and you can really tell she loves the dogs she works with and wants them to thrive

    Laura- guardian of Bobby the Dalmatian x Collie

  • Charlie has been great with my 5 month old puppy. She is very attentive and sends me thoughtful updates to let know he’s being cared for so that I’m not worrying about him whilst I’m not home. She has helped with his walking as he still pulls a lot on the lead but he is gradually improving. Really happy to have found her!!

    Amy- guardian of Humphrey the Cavapoo

  • Charlie has been excellent with my two collie cross rescue dogs. They are both a little anxious, yet she won their trust quickly and has been teaching them to walk better on a lead. Charlie is really knowledgeable about behaviour & how to train them and she really goes out of her way to explain what she’s doing. She evens films some of the bits of the walk to show me how she’s training them. Charlie has a friendly, warm nature that the dogs love and I can highly recommend her services.

    Chelsea- guardian of Lila and Rosa the Collie mixes

  • Charlie has been amazing with our 19 month old GSP, Ruben. Before Charlie, our walks were extremely challenging with Ruben being constantly over aroused which resulted in us not enjoying going on walks as they were so stressful. Since Charlie has come into our lives, showing how structure for Ruben and breaking down getting out the front door into stages can have a huge impact on his walking. Ruben now engages with me so much more on walks & very rarely pulls. Finding different techniques & positive reinforcement to suit Ruben’s needs, Charlie has helped us build our bond and we now enjoys our walks as they are a lot calmer. Charlie takes the time to explain everything and shows how to use the techniques for at home in between sessions. We are still working with Charlie as we want the best out of Ruben and with Charlie’s guidance & knowledge we know we can get him to a good place so he is happy and stress free when out & about with us. I couldn’t recommend Charlie enough! She is fab!

    Harriette- guardian of Ruben the GSP

  • Charlie has been nothing short of fantastic with our 4 year old Wheaten Terrier, Finn. We were in a position where we were struggling with Finns barking and how he reacted to certain dogs. Charlie took the time to truly understand our concerns & got to know Finn through home visits and accompanied walks. She explained her assessment in a very clear & knowledgeable way and gave us a number of tools to help. We saw immediate results as she helped us understand why Finn was acting in certain ways. Charlie is now Finns walker on a weekly basis. He absolutely loves her and can’t wait for her to arrive! In summary, highly recommend!!

    Rob- guardian of Finn the Wheaten Terrier

  • Charlie has been so helpful and understanding helping me train my reactive terrier to be more calm on walks around other dogs. As a vet I'm really impressed by her knowledge of dog behaviour and her techniques help you work with your dog rather than against them - positive reinforcement techniques are proven to make long term differences in behaviour and I knew Charlie was a facilitator of these techniques. The changes I've seen since starting her training have made a huge difference - dog walks are much easier again and I really enjoy using these training techniques with Mouse as I feel like I understand my dog better! Thank you Charlie.

    Yasmine- guardian of Mouse the Border Terrier.

  • We honestly couldn’t recommend Charlie enough, we got in contact with her as first time puppy parents to our 4 month old golden retriever Sebastian. She has helped us so much with so many different things, we worked on recall, demand barking, heel walking and the list goes on. Charlie has been so incredible and so patient and after our sessions we now feel so confident in raising Sebastian to be a well trained dog. I have not only noticed a change in his engagement but also in our confidence! We now feel happy that we are doing the right things and we would have not felt like this had it not been for Charlie being so supportive and amazing. We cannot Thankyou enough Charlie

    Elysha- guardian of Sebastian the Golden Retriever.

  • Highly recommend Charlie. The hour consultation call was detailed and Charlie ensured we had a clear and easy to follow plan in place by the end of the call. She is very knowledgeable and calm and nothing was too much trouble. We found Charlie to be very honest with what she felt our dog needed and didn’t try to push sessions on us. It’s clear that Charlie genuinely cares and wants the best for your dog. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her as a trainer.

    Emma- guardian of Molly the Labrador

  • We’ve recently moved to the Wirral and been looking for a walker for out anxious labradoodle. He’s a gentle soul but can be wary of people. Charlie has been super understanding and really does take time to understand each dog as an individual and what they need ❤️. Monty absolutely adores her and is always SO excited on the days he goes out with Charlie. We couldn’t be happier that we’ve found her xx

    Liz- guardian of Monty the Labradoodle

  • I couldn’t recommend Charlie enough, she’s been such an integral part of Reggie’s training. She’s guided me through ways of teaching him new life skills and has been great with answering my millions of questions in between! She has so much passion for her work and care for her clients that you know your fur baby is in safe hands. Ours even cries when she leaves now which tells you everything you need to know!

    Zoe- guardian of Reggie the Cockapoo

  • We’ve been working with Charlie via virtual training since the start of this year, and she has absolutely changed our lives. Our 3 year old Labrador was very reactive on his lead, constantly shouting at other dogs, and just generally not very good at listening. We’ve had three online sessions with Charlie after our initial meeting, and we’ve already gone from dreading walks to enjoying them, having a dog that is engaged with us, and doesn’t bark at every dog we bump into (just a few!). Charlie has been incredible, always available via message if I have questions and really celebrates our wins with us. We’re so grateful that she’s helped us get a better connection with our boys, and are looking forward to more virtual sessions.

    Amie- guardian of Lima the Labrado

  • Charlie has been the best help in offering support and advice for our Labrador. Helping us figure out the potential cause to his anxiety and reactivity. Charlie is so passionate and caring for other people’s dogs and really listens to the owner and believes!!! Highly recommend ⭐️

    Kate- guardian of Scout the Labrador

  • Charlie was amazing during our training. She is very knowledgeable and really helped Storm and I navigate the puppy/teenage stage. Would definitely recommend!

    Jessyca- guardian of Storm the Cane Corso

  • I would definitely recommend Wild Paw Dog Training. Charlie really knows her stuff. She is very informative and really took the time to understand my dog and his needs. She is none judgemental and made me feel more confident about what I need to put in place to make Vinnie more comfortable and happy. Thank you so much!

    Bex- guardian of Vinnie the Chihuahua

  • Charlie walks our Golden Retriever, and she is amazing with him. Charlie makes sure to put his needs first always, whether that is him having a lazy walk (regularly) or catering to the heat outside! Our boy loves it when it is a walk day and he is always spoilt and treated like a king! She always makes us feel like he is special to her and I don't think you could ask much more from your Dog Walker. Charlie is not just a dog walker for us though, she is someone that can calm a dog mom down, someone that listens to my lengthy voice notes and someone who will give you advice whenever it's needed. Thank you 🥰

    Emily- guardian of Otto the Golden Retriever

  • Charlie is fantastic, she’s kind and patient and is very knowledgeable about dogs. Maple and I had previously had a negative experience at group puppy training so finding Charlie was just what we needed. Each session is specifically designed for you and your dog and after the session you receive notes/homework. This is brilliant because it means you don’t need to try and remember everything during the session. Charlie gave me lots of training advice and ideas in order for Maple and I to get a better understanding of one another, this has really helped. We’re having a little break from training at the moment but I know I can send a message to Charlie if help is needed or simply to say hi. Maple and I would highly recommend Wild Paw Dog Training😊

    Alex- guardian of Maple the Patterdale X