About Us - Meet Claire, founder of Dugs Paws 🩷
💕 Claire - Dog Behaviour and Training Consultant | Dog Walker 💕
Founder of Dugs Paws 🐾
Hi there, I’m Claire – founder of Dugs Paws, passionate dog lover, behaviour consultant, and dedicated walker of paws big and small.
My journey into the dog world began with my German Shepherd, Diesal, who taught me that every walk can be joyful, enriching, and full of connection. But it wasn’t always easy – we faced judgment from others who didn’t understand him, simply because of his breed. That experience lit a spark in me.
Determined to learn and grow, I sought guidance from a local trainer and spent a year immersed in training with Diesal. That’s where my passion for dog behaviour truly took off.
Together with my partner Wullie, we started a German Shepherd-only training club in July 2018. What began as a small idea grew into a thriving community of over 20 members who meet weekly to train, learn, and celebrate their incredible dogs
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In March 2020, I launched Dugs Paws, turning my passion into a profession. Since then, I’ve helped countless owners and dogs – especially misunderstood breeds – find their confidence and joy again.
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🌈🐾Diesal sadly crossed rainbow bridge in May at the good age of 11. He was the most amazing dog and was a great therapy dog offering comfort and calm in hospitals and universities and he was also an amazing stooge dog teaching myself and helping hundreds of dogs through their training journey. Our pack has grown too – Radar, our eager youngster, joined us in October 2022 and is now taken on Diesals role.. Then came Bleu, our calm and gentle girl, who became part of our family after a tragic loss. She’s a steady presence and a brilliant stooge dog for training sessions.
Our dogs are more than pets – they’re family, adventure buddies, café companions, and therapy partners. They’ve shaped every part of Dugs Paws, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
At Dugs Paws, this isn’t just dog walking or training – it’s about building trust, joy, and lifelong bonds between dogs and their humans.
Come join us on this journey – where every pawprint tells a story of love, resilience, and friendship.
