Raise a Puppy You'll Love
Living With
From biting and chaos to calm, focused training
you’ll both enjoy — in just 8 weeks.
Raise a Puppy You’ll Love Living With
From biting and chaos to calm, focused training - in just 8 weeks.
Pawdawan Puppy Course
This course is for puppy owners who want to get it right from the start — with calm, supportive teaching that helps you understand your puppy and build good habits without stress or overwhelm.
8-week course - £195
Small, friendly classes (maximum 4 puppies).
Introducing the
Pawdawan Puppy Course
Is your adorable puppy more of a mischievous troublemaker, than the angelic companion you envisioned?
Do you sometimes wonder if your puppy will ever grasp what you’re trying to teach?
Maybe your puppy is the timid type, shrinking away from others, lacking confidence, and leaving you concerned about her future.
You’re not alone — every puppy parent feels this way at first. But there’s a fun, positive way forward…
Your fun, science-based solution for turning puppy chaos into calm confidence.
Ready to choose your start date?
Courses are held on Mondays (11:15 am to 12:15 pm) and Saturdays (9:30 am to 10:30am)
Next Courses – Spaces Limited (4 Puppies Max):
Can’t make these dates?
More courses added regularly — get in touch to join the waiting list.
Small classes mean personal attention for you and your puppy — only 4 per course.
With fun, science-based, reward-based training, we’ll help your puppy grow into a calm, confident, and well-mannered companion.
Perfect for puppies under 24 weeks who’ve completed their vaccinations.
How the Pawdawan Puppy Course Works
This course includes:
Small groups of just 4 puppies and handlers - so you and your pup get personal attention every week.
Positive, kind, and effective methods -because training should feel good for both of you.
Access to our Members Portal with lesson recaps, training videos, and progress tracking - so you never fall behind.
App-based resources so you can practise anytime, anywhere
Continued guidance between sessions through our dedicated support channels - I'm with you every step of the way.
The exclusive Fun | Focus | Play® approach for confident, connected training
Discover the Fun | Focus | Play® approach first-hand — a joyful, effective way to build focus and confidence as you and your puppy learn together.
Throughout the Pawdawan Puppy course, we'll cover:
Boosting your puppy's confidence, empowering her to tackle any situation.
Establishing a rock-solid recall, granting you the joy of off-leash adventures with unwavering trust.
Bidding farewell to pulling struggles, ensuring serene, painless walks alongside your pup.
Mastering the art of greetings, leaving behind the days of embarrassment from your exuberant, bouncy pup.
Crafting comfort in grooming and handling, making vet visits and pampering sessions a delight.
Cultivating a settled puppy at home and beyond, so you can relish social gatherings stress-free.
Nurturing impulse control, redirecting your pup's focus from fleeting distractions to you.
Ready to get started?
Join me to discover just how enjoyable training can be — for both you and your puppy.
Together, we’ll build focus, confidence, and calmness that lasts a lifetime.
Take the first step towards calmer walks and confident learning — choose your class below.
Spaces are limited to just 4 puppies per class — courses usually fill weeks in advance.
Secure your puppy’s place and start building calmness, confidence, and focus that lasts a lifetime.
Mondays
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Saturdays
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Can’t make these dates?
More courses added regularly — get in touch to join the waiting list.
"We learned more in two weeks with Natasja than months of training elsewhere — calm walks at last! – Susan & Fly"
TESTIMONIALS
5 Star Rated by Dorset Puppy Parents
Here’s what Dorset puppy parents are saying about their Pawdawan journey.
My Border Collie, Lacey, is calm and focused thanks to Natasja’s fun, reward-based classes. I can’t recommend her enough for any new puppy owner.
My Setter walks beautifully on a loose lead now — I’ve achieved more with Natasja in weeks than I had in months before.
Laine is my 4th puppy, but Natasja taught me things I’d never known. She’s calm, confident, and makes training genuinely fun.
The Fun Focus Play® method is kind, fair, and rewarding. Both our dogs adore Natasja — and so do we!
Your Pawdawan Puppy Package Includes
Your Pawdawan enrolment gives you everything you need for a calm, confident puppy — and the tools to keep progressing long after class ends.
Immediate access to the Fun | Focus | Play® App
Enjoy your complete puppy training companion — with step-by-step video lessons, homework guides, progress tracking, and quizzes to keep you on course.
Lifetime Access to Pawdawan Puppy Resources
You’ll retain lifetime access to the Pawdawan Puppy course materials, so you can revisit lessons, refresh your skills, and adapt your training as your puppy grows — long after the course has finished.
In-App Support Community
You’re never on your own. Get help between classes, share wins, ask questions, and celebrate your puppy’s milestones with others on the same journey.
Welcome Pack (worth £25)
Delivered at your first class — includes a curated selection of puppy-safe training essentials such as natural treats, chews, training tools, and enrichment items to help you and your puppy get off to the best possible start.
Everything is designed to make training simple, rewarding, and fun — for both you and your puppy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age should my puppy be to join the Pawdawan Course?
Your puppy should be under 24 weeks at the start of the course and have completed their full vaccination programme.
If your puppy is older, please get in touch — I’ll help you find the most suitable next step for your training journey.
What if I can’t make one of the classes?
Don’t worry — you’ll have immediate access to the full online version of the Pawdawan Puppy Course through our Members Portal and App. You can revisit lessons, review videos, and stay on track at your own pace between classes.
Where are classes held?
All classes take place at Milborne St Andrew Sports Ground, Lane End, Milborne St Andrew, Dorset DT11 0JA.
It’s a secure outdoor venue with plenty of space for safe learning and free parking for all students.
What should I bring to class?
Once you sign up, you’ll get instant access to the Fun | Focus | Play® Client Portal, where you’ll find full details of what to bring, how to prepare, and what to expect on your first day.
As a general guide, please bring:
Your puppy
Their favourite treats
A comfortable Y-shaped harness
A standard lead (no slip leads or retractables, please)
Your puppy’s vaccination record for the first session
My puppy can be shy or easily overexcited – is that a problem?
Not at all. Every puppy learns at their own pace, and classes are limited to just four puppies per session, so each one receives individual attention.
Whether your pup needs a confidence boost or help calming down, I’ll adapt the exercises to suit their needs.
What if the weather is bad?
We hold our classes at the Milborne St Andrew Sports Ground, where we love training outdoors whenever possible — it’s the perfect space for puppies to learn and explore. If the weather turns, we can move into the Pavilion for a comfortable indoor session.
Only in severe weather — or if the Pavilion is unavailable — would we reschedule, and you’ll be notified via WhatsApp and your Members Portal.
What happens after the Pawdawan Puppy Course finishes?
Most students go on to the Rogues Course, designed to help dogs and their guardians through the challenging adolescent stage. It builds on your puppy’s early foundations — developing reliable recall, focus, loose lead walking, and self-control around distractions.
As a Pawdawan graduate, you’ll receive priority booking for the Rogues Course when your current course ends, so your puppy’s progress continues seamlessly.
What if my puppy isn’t ready after the first class?
If your puppy isn't ready after the first class, we'll happily move you to a later course - no stress, no judgement.
Ready to Begin?
New puppy? This is where your calm, connected journey begins.
Training Location & Your Instructor
Pawdawan Puppy classes are run in Dorset using my Fun | Focus | Play® approach — a kind, science-based way of helping puppies and their people build calm, confident habits together from the very start.
Training Venue:
Milborne St Andrew Sports Ground, Lane End, Milborne St Andrew, Dorset DT11 0JA
Click the map below to see our training venue location.
MEET Your Instructor
Hey, I'm Natasja Lewis!
My dog training journey began in 1994 when I welcomed Dali, a Shetland Sheepdog, into my life. The challenges we faced together sparked a lifelong passion for understanding canine behaviour.
Since then, I’ve spent decades refining my skills through intensive study, workshops, and hands-on experience with dogs of every breed and temperament.
At the heart of my approach is the Fun | Focus | Play® method — a joyful, science-based way of training that builds confidence, trust, and focus through play and positive reinforcement.
Beyond being a qualified trainer, I’m also the author of “No Pulling Allowed” and “Dogz Thinkz Differentz”, both of which share my philosophy of kind, fair, and effective dog training.
What sets me apart is my ethos of collaboration — I don’t just train dogs, I help guardians understand them. Together, we’ll build a calm, connected relationship that transforms everyday life with your dog.
I can’t wait to meet you and your puppy in class and show you just how enjoyable training can be.
Give Your Pup the Best Possible Start
Classes are small and spaces fill fast - secure your puppy's spot today.
Next Start Dates:
Reserve your space today and start building calmness, confidence and focus that lasts a lifetime.
Can’t make these dates?
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