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14/10/2026

❤️ PawFecter Dog Training – A New Chapter, Not The End ❤️

As Rupert and I prepare to leave the North East after 30 years, I wanted to take a moment to talk about what this means for PawFecter Dog Training and, more importantly, for all of you who have been part of this journey with me.

PawFecter has never just been a business to me. It has been my passion, my purpose, my safe place and a huge part of who I am. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with so many wonderful dogs and their humans, supporting them through challenges, celebrating their achievements and being part of their journeys. Every dog has taught me something, every family has left a little mark on my heart, and I will always be grateful for the trust you have placed in me. 🐾❤️

Closing the doors to the School for Dogs was an incredibly emotional moment, but it was never the end of PawFecter. It was the beginning of a new chapter, one that allows me to take a step back, slow down a little and focus on continuing to learn, develop and deepen my knowledge of canine behaviour.

And now, as I move to Somerset, I'm excited to see what the future holds for PawFecter.

🌿 For my existing clients and followers in the North East, I am not disappearing! I intend to return to the Darlington area every so often, to offer 1-2-1 training sessions and continue supporting the wonderful families who have been part of PawFecter. I know how important continuity and ongoing support can be, particularly when you're working through behavioural challenges with your dog, and I want to continue being there for you wherever I can.

🐾 For those of you in Somerset and the South West, this is an opportunity to build something new. I'm looking forward to meeting new dogs and their humans, supporting families with training and behaviour challenges, and developing PawFecter in a new area. There will be new challenges, new opportunities and plenty for me to learn along the way!

One thing that will never change is my belief that dogs are not naughty, that behaviour always has a reason, and that understanding our dogs is the key to helping them. My commitment to kind, force-free, reward-based training and supporting both ends of the lead remains at the heart of everything I do.

I have built such a wonderful community around PawFecter, and I don't want that community to end just because I'm moving. You have supported me, encouraged me and trusted me with your dogs, and I hope you'll continue to be part of this next chapter. Whether you've been with me for years or have only recently found PawFecter, you are part of a community that I am incredibly proud of.

This move is exciting, daunting and, if I'm honest, utterly terrifying at times! But I truly believe that taking this step will allow me to grow, continue my education, become even more knowledgeable in the field I love and offer even better support to the dogs and families I work with.

So, please keep following, keep sharing your stories, keep asking questions and keep being part of the PawFecter family. ❤️

This isn't goodbye. It's a new chapter, a new adventure and an opportunity for PawFecter to grow in ways I may not even have imagined yet.

Thank you for being here, for believing in me and for being part of something that means so much to me.

Here's to new beginnings, continuing journeys and helping more dogs and their humans, wherever we may be. 🐾❤️

Claire x

24/09/2026

New field walk Mondays pick ups start at 1 pm
Limited spots available message to secure your spot

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29/08/2026

❤️ THE SCHOOL FOR DOGS — THE END OF AN ERA ❤️

As I sit here this evening, I find myself reminiscing about my time at the School for Dogs.

Thinking about why I created it in the first place.
Thinking about when those first ideas became a reality.
Thinking about everything it has grown into, everything it has offered, and most importantly, all of the incredible people and dogs who have walked through those doors.

Today, I closed the door for the final time.

And if I’m honest… that really hurts. 💔

The School for Dogs was never just a business to me.

It was my mission.
It was my passion.
It was my safe place.
It was my sanctuary.

I poured my heart and soul into creating somewhere that felt different. Somewhere where people could come without judgement, where dogs could simply be dogs, and where I could help owners understand their dogs rather than simply try to change them.

I wanted it to be a place where nervous dogs could find confidence, where reactive dogs could be understood, where puppies could get the best possible start, and where owners could feel supported rather than blamed.

And I truly believe I achieved that.

That little idea became something incredibly special.

I have met so many wonderful people. Some who came for puppy classes and stayed with me for years. Some who arrived feeling completely overwhelmed and unsure of what to do with their dog. Some who thought they were failing their dogs, only to discover that they simply needed someone to understand them and show them a different way.

And then there were the dogs. 🐾

So many beautiful characters.

Dogs who were frightened.
Dogs who were misunderstood.
Dogs who struggled in the world around them.
Dogs who needed a little more time, a little more patience and a lot more understanding.

I have watched dogs grow in confidence. I've watched relationships between dogs and their people change. I've watched owners suddenly get it — that wonderful moment when everything falls into place and they realise their dog isn't being difficult, naughty or stubborn… they are simply communicating in the only way they know how.

Those moments will stay with me forever.

I have laughed there.
I have cried there.
I have celebrated there.
I have worried there.
I have worked until I had nothing left to give.

And that is probably the hardest part of walking away.

Because I didn't just build the School for Dogs.

I gave it every part of me.

Mentally.
Physically.
Emotionally.

There were days when I was exhausted beyond words, but I would walk through those doors and remember why I was doing it.

Because I cared.

I cared deeply about the dogs.
I cared about their people.
I cared about doing things properly.
I cared about creating a place where kindness, understanding and compassion came first.

And I will always, always be proud of that.

I had planned for the school to continue until the end of September, but outside influencers made that impossible for me to do that, so closing the doors today wasn't the ending I had imagined or wanted.

And that makes today even harder.

There is sadness. There is disappointment. There is a huge amount of emotion.

But alongside that, there is also pride.

Because when I look back at what the School for Dogs became, I know I didn't just build a business.

I built something that mattered.

A place that mattered.

A place that became part of so many people's lives — and became such a huge part of mine.

To every single person who has supported me, trusted me, brought their dogs to me, recommended me, shared my posts, cheered me on, cried with me, laughed with me and believed in what I was trying to achieve…

Thank you.

You will probably never fully understand what your support has meant to me.

And to every dog who has crossed that threshold…

Thank you for teaching me as much as I hope I taught you. 🐾❤️

You have all left paw prints on my heart.

So tonight, I am allowing myself to be sad.

I am allowing myself to grieve the end of something that I loved so very much.

But I am also going to be incredibly proud.

Because the School for Dogs happened.

It was real.

It was special.

And for a time, it was exactly where I was meant to be.

Sometimes I have to close one door, even when I aren't quite ready, so that I can eventually discover what is waiting on the other side.

But I do know this…

PawFecter Dog Training will go on.
The passion hasn't gone.
The love for dogs hasn't gone.
And the lessons, memories and friendships I've made will stay with me forever.

Today I closed the door for the final time.

But I didn't close my heart to the dogs.

And I certainly didn't close the book on everything I still have to give.

One chapter has ended. ❤️🐾

Thank you, School for Dogs, for everything.

You took every part of me…

…but you also gave me some of the most incredible memories of my life.

And for that, I will always be grateful. ❤️

11/08/2026

🐾❤️ NEW FIELD WALKS COMING TO PAWFECTER! ❤️🐾
📍Darlington & surrounding areas
We’re excited to announce that from Tuesday 1st September, we’ll be running our Field Walk every Tuesday! 🌳🐶

A chance for your dog to enjoy some off-lead freedom, exercise, sniffing, exploring and socialising in a secure field — all while having lots of fun! 🥰

🐕 £17 per dog – 50 minutes
🐕‍🦺 Second dog from the same household – just £5!
👥 Small groups – maximum 6 dogs
📅 Every Tuesday
📍 Secure field
❤️ Spaces available!

If your dog would love some extra freedom and fun, send us a message to book their space! 📩

PawFecter Dog Walking — happy dogs, happy lives! 🐾❤️
📞07956577746

11/08/2026

💛 A PERSONAL UPDATE FROM ME 💛

I’m sorry I’ve been so quiet on Facebook lately.

If I’m completely honest, it has been such an emotional time for me that I’ve struggled with social media. I’ve found it difficult to put into words everything that has been happening behind the scenes, and sometimes I’ve simply needed to step away from it all for a little while.

After a lot of thought, emotion and some very difficult decisions, I can now confirm that PawFecter School for Dogs will officially close its doors on 31st August. 🐾

This is incredibly emotional for me.

The school has been such a huge part of my life. It has been the place where so many puppies took their first steps, where nervous dogs found confidence, where families learned to understand their dogs and where I have met so many incredible people.

But PawFecter is so much more than the school. ❤️

It is the relationships I’ve built, the dogs I’ve had the privilege of helping, the families I’ve supported and, most importantly, the work I am so passionate about.

So whilst the physical school is closing, I’m not walking away from the work I love.

🐶 SEPTEMBER

I already have Puppy Classes set up for September, which will be held outdoors in a secure field.

📆 Saturdays
📍 South Acres Play Field
🕙 10am

I’ll also be working mobile throughout September, continuing to offer 1-2-1 training and behaviour support, travelling to clients and working with you and your dogs where you need me most.

There are more changes to come, but I’m not quite ready to share those just yet.

There is definitely a new chapter ahead, but at the moment I’m taking things month by month while I work through everything and allow things to fall into place naturally.

For now, I still have clients to support, dogs to help and work that I love doing — and that is where my focus is.

I want to say the biggest THANK YOU to every person who has supported PawFecter over the years, and especially my School for Dogs. It has for sure been one of the most amazing achievements i have been able to experience.

Whether you’ve brought a puppy to class, worked with me on behaviour or reactivity, attended a social, joined an adventure, recommended me to a friend, shared a post or simply followed along — thank you. ❤️

You have all played a part in my journey.

Closing the school is the end of something very special, and I would be lying if I said it wasn’t incredibly hard.

But it is also the beginning of something new.

I don’t know exactly what that looks like yet.

And, for once, I’m learning that it’s okay not to have all the answers.

So for now, I’m taking a deep breath, taking things one month at a time and continuing to do what I love most — helping dogs and the people who love them. 🐾❤️

Thank you for your patience, your understanding and for giving me the space I’ve needed during what has been a very emotional time.

This isn’t goodbye. It’s simply the closing of one chapter. To celebrate this I have a permanent reminder with me now ❤️

Claire x

05/08/2026

🐾🌿 PawFecter Sunday Social Walk 🌿🐾

Fancy starting your Sunday with fresh air, wagging tails, and great company?

Come and join me and my dogs for our next **Sunday Social Walk** as we explore the beautiful **Coatham Woods** together. ❤️

📅 **Sunday 23rd August**
🕘 **9:00am**
📍 **Coatham Woods**
⏰ **Approx. 2-hour walk**
💷 **Completely FREE**

Whether you've joined us before or this will be your first time, everyone is welcome!

We'll enjoy a relaxed wander through the woodland, discover beautiful walking routes, chat with fellow dog lovers, and let the dogs enjoy an adventure together.

🐶 Friendly dogs welcome
🐾 Dogs can be on lead, on a long line, or off lead depending on their recall and social skills
🌳 Discover new places to explore with your dog
💬 Meet new people and enjoy a friendly community
❤️ A relaxed, fun morning out for both you and your dog

This isn't a training session—just a chance to get outdoors, enjoy nature, and spend time with like-minded people (and their lovely dogs!).

🎟️ **Booking is essential (but it's completely FREE!)**

Book your place here:
https://pawfecterbooking.as.me/SundaySocialWalks

So grab your walking boots, your dog's lead, and come and join us for a wonderful Sunday morning adventure.

🐾 **Who's coming along?** We'd love to see some new faces as well as our regular walkers! ❤️