PILLAR OF PAWS

Our Philosophy

Training isn’t about obedience — it’s about understanding. When safety and connection come first, everything else follows naturally. We create an environment where your dog feels safe to learn, explore and make mistakes without fear.

HELLO, I’M

Demi

I came to this work through my own journey of understanding - both with my dogs and within myself. I believe that when we slow down and truly listen, we discover that behaviour is never random but it's a message.

My role is to help you understand that message with patience, compassion and a deep respect for where you and your dog are right now.

KPA-CTP | DIP.CBST | CCFC | CFC

How We Work

Before we can ask a dog to learn, they need to feel safe. Before we can expect change, we need to build trust. This takes time and that's okay.

Safety First

A regulated nervous system is the foundation. We create environments where your dog can feel secure enough to learn.

Connection not Correction

Trust and relationship come before any training goals. When dogs feel connected, they want to work with us.

What we don’t do

  • Use fear or intimidation

  • Force dogs into situations they’re not ready for

  • Rush the process to meet an arbitrary timeline

  • Ignore the emotional state behind behaviour

At Their Pace

There's no rushing growth. We honour where your dog is at right now and move forward together, gently.

What we do instead

  • Work at your dog’s pace, honouring their limits

  • Use positive reward-based methods

  • Support nervous system regulation for lasting change

  • Partner with you - supporting both dog and human

Every behaviour is communication. Our job isn’t to silence it - it’s to listen, understand and respond with compassion.