Meet Renee Patience
Founder & Head Trainer at Paws Academy
With over 30 years of experience working with dogs, Renee Patience is a qualified canine behaviour practitioner, author and award-winning dog trainer.
Combining advanced professional qualifications with decades of practical experience, Renee helps dog owners understand behaviour, overcome challenges and build confident, lifelong relationships with their dogs.
30+ Years Experience | Veterinary Recommended | Award-Winning Dog Trainer
Trusted by dog owners worldwide, with referrals from veterinary practices and canine professionals, recognised through international media coverage and backed by over 30 years of practical experience.
Qualifications & Professional Training
Paws Academy is built on recognised professional education, practical experience and continued development within the canine industry.
Renee’s qualifications include externally verified and regulated training in canine behaviour, welfare and training, providing a strong foundation for supporting dogs and their owners through evidence-informed, practical guidance.
Level 3 Diploma
Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare
Foundation-level study covering canine care, behaviour, welfare, communication and responsible ownership.
Level 5 Diploma
Canine Behaviour Practitioner
Professional qualification focused on understanding, assessing and supporting canine behaviour challenges.
Level 4 Diploma
Canine Welfare, Training & Behaviour
Advanced study of canine behaviour, learning theory, training methods and welfare considerations.
Level 6 Diploma
Advanced Canine Behaviour
Bachelor’s degree equivalent qualification focused on advanced canine behaviour, assessment, research and practical application.
These qualifications were externally verified through AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group and regulated within the UK Ofqual framework, meeting recognised assessment and quality assurance standards.
Additional Qualifications & Specialist Training
Renee has completed further professional training across a range of canine health, behaviour and wellbeing areas, including:
Dog Training Diploma with Distinction (The Open College)
Canine Nutrition
Anatomy & Physiology
Canine First Aid
Canine Anxiety
Holistic Health & Therapy
Psychology of Success
​Athlete Coaching
A Professional Approach to Dog Training
At Paws Academy, training is built around understanding the individual dog and creating practical solutions that work in everyday life.
With over 30 years of experience, advanced qualifications in canine behaviour and a commitment to continued learning, Renee combines professional knowledge with hands-on experience to support dogs and their owners.
Whether you are raising a puppy, navigating behaviour challenges or looking to build a stronger relationship with your dog, every approach is tailored to your individual circumstances.
Why choose Paws Academy?
✓ Evidence-informed, positive training methods
✓ Practical strategies designed for real-life situations
✓ Support for both dogs and the people who care for them
✓ Experience across a wide range of breeds and behaviours
A Lifetime Dedicated to Dogs
Experience Built Over Three Decades
Renee’s journey with dogs spans over three decades, combining practical training, competition experience, professional education and a lifelong commitment to understanding canine behaviour.
Throughout her career, Renee has worked with dogs across a wide range of disciplines, from everyday training and behaviour support to competitive dog sports. This has given her a unique understanding of canine learning, communication and the relationship between dogs and their handlers.
Combining advanced professional qualifications with extensive practical experience, Renee provides knowledgeable, realistic support designed to help dogs and their owners succeed together.
Experience & Achievements
✓ Over 30 years of practical experience working with dogs
✓ Competed in Agility, Obedience and Heelwork to Music across the UK
✓ Competed at prestigious events including Crufts, Discover Dogs and Olympia
✓ Participated in Crufts Good Citizen display teams at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels
✓ Author of multiple published dog training and behaviour books
✓ Contributor to dog training publications and educational resources
✓ Television appearances demonstrating dog training and agility
Featured In The Media
Renee Patience’s expertise in dog training, behaviour and canine wellbeing has been recognised by national and international media outlets.
Her practical advice on puppy training, behaviour challenges and everyday dog ownership has helped dog owners around the world better understand and support their dogs.
Coverage has included:
✓ Puppy training and early development
✓ Canine behaviour and training challenges
✓ Dog wellbeing and enrichment
✓ Practical guidance for everyday dog owners
This recognition reflects Renee’s commitment to sharing practical, evidence-informed guidance that helps dog owners better understand their dogs and create lasting, positive relationships.
Books & Publications
Renee Patience is an internationally published author of dog training and behaviour books, sharing practical guidance with dog owners, trainers and professionals around the world.
Her books combine practical experience with accessible advice to help people better understand canine behaviour, training and the relationship they share with their dogs.
Published Works
Renee has authored and contributed to a range of dog training and behaviour publications, including:
✓ The Modern Breed Handbook Series
Comprehensive guides helping owners understand the needs, characteristics and care requirements of different breeds.
✓ The Pawsitive Range
A bestselling collection designed to support dog owners through practical, positive training approaches.
✓ Agility Unleashed
A global guide introducing handlers to the foundations and techniques of dog agility.
✓ Why Does My Dog? 100 Curious Canine Habits Explained
An accessible guide exploring common dog behaviours and helping owners understand why dogs do what they do.
Renee's books have helped thousands of dog owners worldwide better understand, train and build stronger relationships with their dogs.
Professional Standards & Specialist Expertise
At Paws Academy, every training plan is built around the individual dog. Renee combines evidence-informed training methods with a holistic approach that considers behaviour, health, lifestyle and the relationship between dog and owner to achieve practical, lasting results.
Where appropriate, Paws Academy works alongside veterinary professionals and other canine specialists to ensure every dog receives the most appropriate support.
Professional Standards
✓ Positive, reward-based training methods
✓ Veterinary recommended
✓ Evidence-informed, practical approach
✓ Individual training plans tailored to every dog
✓ Collaborative approach alongside veterinary professionals where appropriate
Specialist Expertise
✓ Puppy behaviour and early development
✓ Rescue and adopted dogs
✓ Fear, anxiety and reactive behaviour
✓ Confidence building and behaviour modification
✓ Agility and performance training
Whether working with a new puppy, a rescue dog or a complex behavioural challenge, Paws Academy combines professional qualifications, practical experience and compassionate coaching to help dogs and their owners succeed together.