The Four Paws Team

Tracy - Client manager and coffee maker

Favourite breed: Border Collie.

Favourite pastime: Family time.

Fun Fact: I once visited York Minster and, despite having vertigo, I climbed the staircase to the top and nearly died!

Paul - Business development and drinking Tracy’s coffee!

Favourite Pastime: Training my two Border Collies

Fun Fact: Have three naughty Border Collies in need of a prolonged board and train programme.

Steve - Head Trainer

Favourite Dogs: Belgium Malinois and Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

Why do you like training dogs?: I like teaching owners to be a team with their dog.

Favourite Pastime: Residing at my second home…the gym.

Fun food: Pizza.

Bea

Favourite dog breed?: Australian Shepherd.

Favourite pastime: Bouldering.

Why do you like training dogs?: I feel I can quickly connect with and work out dogs and thereby help them and their owners excel. There is something incredibly satisfying about watching a dog overcome difficulties and even surpass expectation.

Fun fact about you: I once did a 10000ft skydive despite being terrified of the jump.

Crissy

Favourite breed: Husky.

Favourite Pastime: Family time with my sons.

Why do you enjoy dog training: I enjoy training as I like to see confidence build in the dog and the enjoyment they have when learning.

Tris

Favourite breed: Doberman.

Favourite pastime: Gym and Football.

What I like about dog training: I like to help owners improve their dog handling skills and create an inseparable bond.

Fun Fact: I studied Architecture and achieved a distinction.

Kirsty

Favourite breed: Rottweiler.

Favourite pastime: Rugby/CrossFit.

Why do you like training dogs: I love to train because it gives the dog a fuller life and more chance of staying with their owner and having a forever home.

Fun fact: Never been beaten at thumb wars!!

Suzy

Favourite breed: I don’t have one in particular however I do have a soft spot for German Shepherds and Mastiffs. I am also on the waiting list for a Beauceron, so maybe I will be adding those as well.

Favourite pastime: Force Free bite work and cooking.

What I like about dog training: I have never met a dog that didn’t teach me something whilst training together. Watching a dogs confidence grow as we work together on whatever I am coaching them is a big buzz for me.

Fun Fact: I am terrified to the point of phobic about woodlice.