Meet the Team at Paws Mindfully

who will help transform your dog…

Meet Emma!

Hi I’m Emma, co-founder and dog trainer from Paws Mindfully.

My journey with dog training started with writing a blog in 2016 based on our experience of managing our two beautiful dogs, Sunny and Grommie and their reactivity with each other. It’s been a passion ever since helping other dogs and their humans manage various different struggles especially with anxiety(something Sunny inspired due to her anxiety).

I’m a Certified Pro Dog Trainer and Pro Dog Trainer Geek with Absolute Dogs. During this time I also completed my Animal Aromatherapy Specialist Certification Level 1 and Level 2 and a Statement of Attainment in Aromatherapy for Pets with the Australian College of Aromatherapy. This has a been an amazing addition to the dog training and complements it perfectly.

I have 2.5 years volunteering in a rescue organisation which gave me experience working with larger breed dogs and various different struggles.

I have 20 years experience of working with families and children who face many challenges so this has helped in my role as dog trainer understand the stressors that life can bring and how hard it can be.

Meet Emily!

Hey there, it’s Emily co-founder and dog trainer from Paws Mindfully.

I’m a Certified Pro Dog Trainer and Pro Dog Trainer Geek with Absolute Dogs. What I loved most about my dog training was the power of playing short 2-3 minute games can make a huge difference in your dog. With personal experience of Grommie (Staffy x Lab) who is dog selective, it has been an amazing journey watching her transform and build a set of skills to help her with other dogs.

I have 2.5 years of experience volunteering in a rescue organisation working with anxious and stressed dogs. Rescue dogs have a special place in my heart with so much love to give.

Our Inspiration…

Its safe to say that our beautiful dogs Sunny and Grommie have been the inspiration to starting our dog business many years ago.

They have changed our world and lives and in doing so inspired us to help other dogs and their guardians. Without them we would not have started this journey. Without them we would not be who we are today, wanting to make a difference in dog’s lives.

Sunny’s anxiety, along with their reactivity to each other was the starting point of wanting to find a better way to help them both and so started the journey in to aromatherapy and eventually dog training.

On 22nd August 2023 our beautiful little Sunny left this world and took a piece of our hearts with her. We will be forever grateful to our little pocket rocket for all that she taught us along with her big sister Grommie. They truly learnt from each other and developed such an amazing bond in Sunny’s final years.

Sunny taught us patience, kindness and a willingness to really understand our dogs’ individual needs but above all she taught us the beauty of being blessed with unconditional love. There is truly nothing like it.

Sunny left a legacy which we will continue, with Grommie by our side, and always honour her memory through doing so and continue to strive to be the best for dogs and their guardians.

Dog Training You Can Trust

Paws Mindfully are proud members of:

Dog Training Professional Member of the Pet Professional Guild Australia (PPGA) which is an association for only force free pet professionals
Professional Dog Trainer membership with Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia (APDT)
Thrive! Member – group of R+ trainers who are dedicated to ethical business practices, puts welfare first and are committed to ongoing learning.

Being a part of these amazing associations means we only ever use methods that are positive, up to date and backed by science. This also means as dog trainers we are committed to our continued and ongoing education.

Our promise to you…

We came into dog training for many reasons, but one of them is we know your dog is a very important part of the family but sometimes it all feels too much.

We wanted to create easy to manage and realistic goals that are achievable for your unique situation and your dog.

As certified games-based dog trainers we offer a fun but effective way of training your dog. We would never suggest anything that would bring harm, force, pain, or fear to your dog.

We aspire to growing a positive bond between you both to help transform and create a confident, calm canine and happy human.

"We have tried so many different techniques, over three years and none have worked or been as much fun!

Both of our dogs love the games and it has helped Ruby no end.

Less barking, calmer, more focused on us when she is nervous."

— Jude (fur parent)

Why Dog Guardians Love Our Training

“Emma from Paws Mindfully provides an exceptional service.

Her face to face training was conveyed in a thorough yet easy to digest way.

Her love for animals and passion for this field of work is wonderfully displayed in her sessions and follow up correspondence.

Thank you Emma”

— Raven (fur parent)

"Emma was so great! Amazing listener and could really tell what our puppy needed from the first consultation.

She’s been helping us since he was 10 months and now with her help we know how to help our one year old stay calm, feel secure on his own and also listen to his owners better.

Highly recommend and such good value for money! Thanks again!!"

— Jeanette (fur parent)