dog training
Bespoke Dog Training & Behaviour Plans
Choosing the right dog trainer or behaviourist for your dog is not an easy task. It is like when humans try to find a hairdresser – not everyone can meet their expectations. Paws & Flaws promote a positive, balanced-training approach that your canine loves, becoming confident, mentally stimulated, obedient, and, most importantly, happy. Our goal is to create a bond between all of you that will only grow in strength as they progress. Change is possible at any stage and age, and the good thing is that dogs love to learn!
We go right back to the basics, dig deep to understand your dog’s ‘why’, and then find the right solutions to set your practice up for success from day one. Our experience stems from years of working with dogs of all backgrounds, including rescues and former street dogs. During our training sessions, we will show you that consistency and positive reinforcement can lead to many great outcomes in the dog and owners’ lives, including health, well-being, unconditional love, and happiness all around.
Paws & Flaws' effective methods
Communication
Fulfilment
Trust
Relationship
Balance
BEHAVIOUR TRAINING – IN PERSON (BANGKOK)
- Behaviour support for anxious, reactive, or overwhelmed dogs
- Tailored to your lifestyle, routines, and environment
- Emotional wellness, handling skills, enrichment, & household structure
- Includes action plans and Thai translation if needed
- Ideal for those based in Bangkok who want in-home, come to you support
Private In-person Dog Training Sessions
Our private in-person programme provides personalised guidance tailored to both your dog’s unique needs and your lifestyle. We address not just behaviour, but also your dog’s emotional well-being, nutrition, routines, and your role in their overall health.
By looking at the bigger picture and breaking it into manageable steps, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to handle challenges and life’s unexpected moments. This approach helps you move from simply managing to truly thriving together with your dog.
Sessions are now available with a Thai translator, along with matching homework documents.
1:1 ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME
- Step-by-step guidance with video sessions, resources, support daily and real-world examples
- We look at the why behind the behaviour, not just the symptoms
- Suitable for both new and experienced dog guardians
- Great for adopters of rescue or ex-street dogs adjusting to home life
Private Online Dog Training Programmes
We understand that every situation is unique, which is why Robyn specialises in working privately with individuals and their dogs. Now offering a virtual bespoke tailored programme, Paws & Flaws provides support no matter where you are, with sessions conducted via Google Meet.
Like our in-person programme, the focus is on moving from simply surviving to truly thriving together. We address not just behaviours, but also your dog’s emotional state, nutrition, routines, and your role in their overall well-being. You’ll receive a personalised plan, along with additional resources and recorded examples to support your learning and progress.
Please note that in-person sessions may be required for more complex behavioural cases.
Events & Workshops
- Live demos, real-time practice, and Q&As
- Suitable for current and past students or the dog-curious
- Topics range from leash skills to emotional needs and behaviour
Events & Workshops
Our workshops and events are designed to provide practical tips, new structures, and positive training practices that can immediately benefit your dog. Whether you’re working on specific challenges or simply strengthening your bond, these sessions offer a solid foundation for ongoing development, helping you and your dog grow and thrive together.
Each workshop covers a range of skills, from basic obedience to addressing behavioural concerns in a supportive environment. You’ll gain the tools and confidence to handle everyday challenges, ensuring you and your dog continue to progress on this rewarding journey.
Our mission goes beyond
At the heart of Paws & Flaws is our deep commitment to the rescue and free-roaming dogs of Thailand, where our behaviour training journey began. We work closely with shelter volunteers and staff, providing them with essential training methods, helping them understand dog body language, and implementing enrichment activities to build confidence and foster positive relationships.
Our mission extends to both family homes and shelters, recognising that education and training are key to improving a dog’s well-being and enhancing their chances of finding a loving home. By empowering shelters with the right tools, we aim to improve adoption rates and change perceptions surrounding rescue dogs.
Paws & Flaws have also developed a support system for rescue dogs that are entering their new home, working with the pooches themselves as well as the entire family.
testimonials
The progress we have seen in a short time is outstanding. Pepper has always been a nervous dog and the sessions with Robyn have helped us understand her better and learn how to meet her needs. Already she is much more happy, chill and attentive when we speak to her. Our journey with her training has only just started but we are excited to have Robyn supporting us. Thank you Robyn for giving Pepper a chance!
It's hard to believe the improvement we see in Brie, our very excitable rescue puppy, after just five sessions with Robyn focusing on leash walking and overall calmness. We only had a few days in Bangkok and Robyn was super accommodating while fitting us into her schedule. We had very little hope of our puppy walking well on a leash because online videos and even a dog training school had not helped much. However, from the very first session we saw such a huge improvement because Robyn was teaching us as much as she was teaching Brie. Now we actually understand why our dog was being so reactive on walks and also what to do in different real-life situations. Though we have lots of practicing to do at home, this experience has really reduced our frustration on walks with Brie and helped us have a better relationship with her. Thanks Robyn!
We were very close to having to re-home our sibling girls Nala and Nova after being told by other trainers and dog rescue organisations that it was impossible to fix their issues when they started to fight. Luckily Robyn agreed to help us, addressing their anxiety and training all of our family to be better owners to rescue animals. Our girls have come so far and we really enjoy our sessions with Robyn who is totally sensitive to all the challenges with working with a large and busy family and our dogs. She also goes above and beyond to help dogs and families in need. Thank you Robyn!
Robyn is a true 'dog whisperer'; she understands the personalities and needs of each individual dog that she cares for. She educated me on how to train both my soi foster dog, a six month old puppy who had never lived in a house before, and more recently, my 4 year old Boston terrier. She clearly has a talent to train all breeds, showing compassion to them and to their owners. She's also highly reliable and I would recommend that you use her services if you need effective advice and support. I am sure I will again in the future!
Both of my dogs are very shy and nervous, and Robyn has worked miracles with them in a short time, especially Mya who even after 2 years is very nervous and had no boundaries in the home. The biggest impact has been what Robyn has taught me, there are so many things I wish I knew when I first got Mya so I feel with Bounty, I can be a better owner to help support her confidence and not be as nervous as Mya was for so long. I can’t recommend Robyn enough, especially if you are a new dog owner,. I used to be very nervous taking Mya in public as she used to be terrified and nervous-pee whenever anyone new approached her, and I thought I was being mean by putting her in those situations so avoided it. Now, both of the girls have been such a pleasure to walk and take in public. I get so many compliments about the both of them and how well behaved they are. Overall, they are calm and happier dogs because of Robyn!
