Welcome to Positive Paws Dog Training in Perth and surrounding areas

We have had the delightful pleasure of booking a six week puppy class with Positive Paws. I have attended a couple of puppy classes over the years but this one was the most professional and comprehensive by far. Fiona is an absolute font of knowledge and she and her daughter deliver step by step useable and positive training methods to ensure you and your puppy are happy and sociable. For that in my opinion is the best outcome. We have a miniature Dachshund and we were delighted to see such a mixed and varied selection of puppies, all in their own areas, all provided with beds, toys and numerous treats. All lessons are demonstrated, well planned, well resourced and followed up with videos via WhatsApp. We have followed her advice and will now happily build on her valuable instruction. Not all puppy classes are this calibre. I thoroughly recommend this one.

I recently used Positive Paws training & dog walking services. They were absolutely fantastic from the very beginning, Fiona's support with guiding myself & my son was outstanding. From initially contacting about support prompt service was provided both at home, & in classes with updates provided via videos & links. I felt completely at ease & able to ask for advice for a range of issues & was always provided with clear advice. I would highly recommend Positive Paws for all your dogs needs.

Our rescue toy poodle, Bonnie, enjoyed every moment of her six 1-1 training sessions with Positive Paws Dog Training. Fiona took time to understand our expectations, tailoring each session to include free work, training and enrichment. It was so helpful to receive a follow-up email and supportive training videos after each session. Fiona’s professional guidance on the best harness and lead to purchase for Bonnie proved invaluable. Also, following Fiona’s suggestions on ways that we could improve mental stimulation for Bonnie at home, we purchased a snuffle mat, licki mat, natural treats and additional toys. The knowledgeable nutritional advice that we received from Fiona and Deana was extremely helpful and we’ve now changed Bonnie‘s diet. Fiona was so patient and encouraging throughout, making this such a positive experience for us all. We’d thoroughly recommend Positive Paws Dog Training, particularly for owners of rescue dogs.

Trainers Who Truly Understand Dogs—and Their People Finding the right dog trainer after a disastrous puppy school experience felt overwhelming until I met Fiona & Deana Brown. From the very first session, it was clear that their approach was different—calm, patient, deeply knowledgeable, and entirely focused on positive, effective training tailored to both my dog and me. Before working with Fiona, I struggled with my pup's anxiety and reactivity, and I often felt frustrated and unsure of how to help my dog. But instead of just offering quick fixes, Fiona took the time to understand my dog’s personality, needs, and triggers. She didn’t just train my dog—she taught me how to communicate, build trust, and create a partnership based on mutual understanding. The transformation has been incredible. Hugo is now calmer on walks, more confident, responds reliably to commands, and our bond has deepened in ways I didn’t think possible. What I appreciate most is that Fiona never made me feel like I was failing. Instead, she encouraged and empowered me every step of the way, celebrating even the smallest victories and helping me see the progress that I might have overlooked. One of the most remarkable things about Positive Paws is their deep understanding of dogs beyond just training. They were the first to notice that Hugo wasn’t just struggling with behaviour—he was actually in pain. Thanks to their keen eye and compassionate guidance, I was able to get my dog the veterinary care he needed. Positive Paws supported me through the entire process, adjusting training to accommodate my dog’s recovery, offering reassurance, and ensuring we moved at a pace that was right for Hugo. I’ll always be grateful for their knowledge, kindness, and the way they go above and beyond to truly care for the well-being of both dogs and their owners. If you’re looking for a dog trainer who truly cares—not just about training behaviors, but about strengthening the relationship between you and your dog—I can’t recommend Positive Paws highly enough. Their expertise, kindness, and unwavering support have made an extraordinary difference in our lives.

We recently started taking our puppy, Enzo, to sessions at Positive Paws, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! The trainers are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, creating a friendly and fun atmosphere for both puppies and their owners. Enzo absolutely loves the sessions—he’s learning so much while having a blast! It’s been amazing to watch him grow in confidence, improve his obedience, and make new puppy friends. The classes are perfectly balanced with training, playtime, and socialisation, which keeps Enzo engaged and excited to come back each week. The team at Positive Paws truly cares about helping every puppy reach their full potential. We’ve already seen so much progress and can’t wait to see what Enzo achieves next. Highly recommend Positive Paws to anyone looking for quality puppy training!

Fiona has been helping us train our, now 2 year old German Shepherd, since he was 6 months old. Fiona has tailored our training sessions to suit Rex's needs. He was reactive towards other dogs and Fiona worked with us using a variety of positive reinforcement techniques to find out what was best for us and how we could desensitise Rex in these situations. Occasionally, Fionas daughter Deana would join us and support our training. This was a great addition and enhanced our training for Rex. Rex is always very excited to go and see Fiona and Deana! In addition to this, we adopted Rex's mum last year and Fiona is now working with us to train her too. Qiwi is a very anxious dog and, once again, Fiona has tailored training to suit Qiwi without overwhelming her. It's lovely to see our dogs responding so well to Fiona and the training that we can do at home after a training session. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Fiona (and Deana), the knowledge shared with us through training has been excellent and really helped us understand Rex and Qiwi and how we can give them the best!'