Southampton’s favourite pet care company
Supporting you & your dog every step of the way
More than a service. Essential care for your dog.
We take a kind, tailored approach that puts your dog first and gives you confidence they are in safe, experienced hands. From daily walks to specialist training, we work with dogs of all ages, sizes, and personalities.
At Nathan’s Paw Trails, we offer more than a service. We provide essential and kind care your dog can rely on.
Nathan is extremely passionate about dogs
‘’Nathan has just begun a puppy training course with us this evening. As new puppy owners we can confirm that we are delighted with the service he is providing.
Starting earlier will no doubt help us kick out any potential bad habits from the start. He was on time and is extremely passionate about dogs.
For anyone reading this review you will not be disappointed. 10/10.’’
– Dan & Harley (10 weeks old)
About founder, Nathan
Care and training that puts your dog first
I’m Nathan, founder of Nathan’s Paw Care, Nathan’s Paw Trails, and Nathan’s Paw Training.
When I first owned dogs, I didn’t place much importance on training. Like many people, I only knew about traditional, old fashioned methods, which never felt right to me.
Once I discovered reward based dog training, everything changed.
Through learning and working with my own dogs, I saw how much difference a kind and patient approach can make.
Living with several dogs, each with their own unique challenges, taught me the importance of understanding behaviour properly and putting their welfare first.
This experience now shapes how I support dogs and their people every day.
Peace of mind pet care
You can relax knowing Nathan and the team are fully insured, DBS checked, trained in canine first aid and canine body language because your pet’s safety and well-being always come first.
Professional qualifications and accreditations
✅ Registered MDWA dog walker
✅ Qualified IMDT dog trainer
✅ Certified separation anxiety behaviour consultant
✅ PACT advocate
✅ Approved Professional Kids Around Dogs (KAD)
✅ UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter member
✅ My Anxious Dog official partner
✅ Multi-award-winning dog trainer
View a full list of Nathan and Kazzi's qualifications
Nathan is –
An accredited dog trainer/full member with the IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers)
An Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy qualified instructor
An approved dog trainer with the DTC (Dog Training College)
An accredited Distinctive Dog Trainer with the Distinctive Dog Trainer Academy (Pet Professional Network – PPN)
A licensed Canine Body Language & Reactive Rascals Instructor with the DTC
A certified & recognised canine body language specialist (DTC)
A certified & recognised puppy specialist (DTC)
A certified & recognised canine reactivity specialist (DTC)
Pet first aid certified – DTC – July 2024
Dog law certified – DTC – July 2024
A certified & recognised scentwork specialist (DTC)
A bronze scent detection instructor (UK Sniffer Dogs)
A certified separation anxiety pro behaviour consultant, trained by renowned SA expert Julie Naismith
A certified & recognised separation anxiety specialist (DTC)
An approved professional with KAD (Kids Around Dogs), school dog specialist and children & dogs specialist (DTC)
A certified & recognised assistance dog specialist (DTC)
A certified family dog mediator (FDM)
Currently completing IICE (International Institute of Canine Ethics) Level 4 dog training instructor – student member exam of knowledge & understanding to then be listed on the ABTC (The animal & behaviour training council) register
Kazzi is –
A full member and IMDT accredited – April 2023
An approved dog trainer – Dog Training College – March 2022
A licensed reactive rascals instructor – Dog Training College- April 2023
Pet first aid certified – Dog Training College – February 2023
Dog law certified – Dog Training College – February 2023
A puppy training specialist – Dog Training College – January 2023
A gold member of PPN – August 2022
A canine scentwork specialist- Dog Training College – July 2022
A canine reactivity specialist- Dog Training College – March 2022
Understanding canine body language workshop – Nathan’s Paw Training Ltd – Dog Training College – April 2021
An agility 1st recreational instructor – Kennel club accredited – May 2017
Awards
🏅 Best Dog Walking Service – Southampton
(LUXlife Pet Products & Services Awards 2025)
🏅 Dog Walking Company of the Year
(South England Prestige Awards 2025/26)
🏅 Best Pet Care & Behavioural Services Company Hampshire – (Southern Enterprise Awards – SME News 2024)
🏅 Best Pet Care Services – Southampton
(LUXlife Pet Products & Services Awards 2023 and 2024)
🏅 Dog Training Service of the Year – Hampshire
(South England Prestige Awards 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24)
🏅 Best Dog Trainer New Forest
(Quality Rating Over 95% – The Quality Business Awards 2023)
🏅 Best Dog Training Business – Hampshire
(Corporate Vision Small Business Awards 2021)
Meet the terrific Nathan’s Paw Trails team
Katie
Katie is one of our brilliant dog walkers, and a council-licensed home boarder too. From countryside strolls to cosy home-from-home stays, she combines kindness, energy and plenty of smiles to make every dog feel safe and welcome.
Teri
Teri plays a vital role in keeping Nathan’s Paw Trails Ltd and Nathan’s Paw Care Ltd running seamlessly. From handling the day-to-day details to supporting and caring for our doggy clients, she’s an invaluable part of the Paw Trails team.
Kazzi
With over 13 years of experience, Kazzi (Karen) is an IMDT-accredited dog trainer. She’s also a qualified agility trainer and an approved trainer with the Dog Training College. She has trained two of Nathan’s dogs and has played a key role in shaping Nathan’s own learning journey too.
My dog is now an ‘off lead’ kind!
‘’Nathan’s been a great help with Branston who came to me as an anxious 11-year-old rescue dog who had never been off lead in his life.
Recall was so important to me as I knew it would drastically alter Branston’s quality of life and Nathan was able to give us a number of tools and techniques to nail it!
Branston is now an ‘off lead’ kind of guy!
Nathan is very personable and makes training simple to understand. We’ve had a lot of fun achieving our goal of recall, and lots of other tricks too! Thank you.’’
– Ali and Branston (11 years old)
DOG WALKING
DOG TRAINING
PET SITTING
Give your dog the best start in life!
Support for puppies, adult dogs, and dogs with separation anxiety, focused on building confidence, understanding, and lasting skills.