MEET THE PERSON BEHIND MIZZ PAWZ
I’m Deborah — the person behind Mizz Pawz.
Dog trainer, lifelong dog lover and the person behind Mizz Pawz Dog Training & Behaviour.
Helping dogs live their best lives — and helping their people enjoy the journey.
MY STORY
A lifelong love of dogs.
My love of dog training began long before I established Mizz Pawz in 2012. Growing up, my family was involved in dog rescue, rehabilitation and fostering, giving me early experience with dogs who needed patience, understanding and support.
Those experiences sparked a lifelong interest in canine behaviour and the relationships we build with our dogs. Since then, I’ve dedicated my professional life to helping dogs and their people understand one another, combining years of practical experience with continued learning and professional development.
Qualifications, Accreditations & Awards
I’m proud to be an IMDT Accredited Dog Trainer, a member of the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter, and certified with Canine Principles. I’m also delighted to have won a Scotland Prestige Award for five consecutive years, most recently in 2025/26.
HOW I WORK
Kindness first. Always.
Every dog is an individual, with their own personality, experiences, motivations and needs. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to successful dog training.
My methods are force-free, reward-based and guided by modern behavioural science. I focus on helping people understand why their dogs behave as they do, rather than simply teaching them what to do.
Dog training and behaviour is continually evolving. I’ve dedicated thousands of hours to practical training, professional courses, seminars and further study, and I’m proud to have received multiple awards for my work.
THE FOUR-LEGGED TEAM
Meet Cookie & Oreo.
At home, I share my life with Cookie, my scruffy Jack Russell Terrier, and Oreo, my working English Springer Spaniel. Both have wonderfully different personalities and keep life interesting!
We enjoy exploring new places, learning tricks and developing skills through scentwork, gundog training and other dog sports.
ALWAYS PART OF MY STORY
The dogs who taught me so much.
Before Cookie and Oreo, I shared my life with two very special dogs: Max, a rescue Rottweiler–Collie cross, and Mojo, a beautiful blind Northern Inuit with Husky, German Shepherd and Malamute heritage.
Both taught me so much about individuality, adaptability, trust and the incredible relationships we can develop with our dogs. Although they’re no longer with us, they’ll always be part of my story.
WHY I LOVE WHAT I DO
It’s all about the bond.
One of the most rewarding parts of my work is seeing the relationship between dogs and their people grow — from helping a puppy settle into family life to supporting an adolescent dog or helping someone better understand their dog’s behaviour.
My aim is to make training approachable, enjoyable and genuinely useful, helping both dogs and their people develop the confidence to enjoy life together.
Mizz Pawz is fully insured, and I hold qualifications in dog training and behaviour alongside canine first aid training.
Ready for your next adventure?
I’d love to help you and your dog learn, grow and enjoy life together.
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