MY STORY
All I ever wanted to do through school was work with animals, dogs in particular. There is something about having a connection with an animal that is truly magical to me.
At University I created my dream and wrote it all down on the back of a napkin. The idea was to have everything under one roof. Dog training, grooming, hydrotherapy etc...
What I have managed to create is far better than I could have ever imagined. My clients are becoming friends and every day I wake up knowing that it was completely different to the day before and it won't be the same as tomorrow.
Under one WOOF!
I dreamt up Flawless Paws when I was at University studying for my degree in Animal Behavioural Science and Welfare BSc. One day I went to lunch and grabbed a napkin and wrote down everything I wanted to achieve. My plan was for owners and their dogs to have a place that they could go both in the world and online where everything they would ever need would be available to them, under one roof.
I started with Dog Training by shadowing local trainers since I was in my teenage years, I went to University and got my BSc in Applied Animal Behavioural Science and Welfare and earned my City and Guilds Level 3 Dog Groomer and Stylist qualification whilst in the final year of my Degree. I then went and achieved a qualification in Dog Training with the APDT, and then my Hydrotherapy qualifications both in the pool and in the hydro-treadmill. Running my own grooming and Training business since 2013. Also a qualified Trainer and Judge for Barn Hunt, Qualified coach for canine conditioning and now working towards a qualification to be Treibball Instructor.
Everything I wanted to do to be able to help my own dogs with I went out and learned so that I, in turn, could help others.
Nyx and Koda
The reasons behind my business, and all my qualifications, are my dogs. My boys keep me motivated to keep trying and learning.
There are so many different options to keeping your dogs as healthy as possible, inside and out.
Nutrition is a great place to start and obviously the saying ''you are what you eat'' comes to mind. It is so true.
Hydrotherapy is great all round exercise, able to target a huge range of big ticket organs and muscle groups which are so important to your dog's mobility and health.
Then we have Grooming, keeping your dog's coat and skin in its' best condition, allowing them to thermoregulate properly and deal with temperature changes appropriately.
Training is an obvious MUST for any dog owner, new or experienced. This allows you to start creating a relationship with your dog and a vocabulary which you and your dog understands. Trust is gained when you work with your dog and your bond strengthens the more you work together.
Training is my favourite area and I love working with my dogs and furthering our relationship and strengthening our bond and trust in one another.
And now Little Skipper
Skipper is our newest addition to our family and was a rescue pup. After losing Nyx suddenly before Christmas 2024 he came to us in Mar 2025 and everything felt like Nyx had sent him to us. He is gorgeous through and through BUT came with a lot of issues and I am glad that I have a good grounding in Collies for one, then dog training and behaviour because he has made me use all my knowledge and go out and keep learning some more!
He is the reason behind our Calm k9 classes for reactive dogs and our Water Agility Classes!
While I love doing things with my dogs I also love watching and helping other people learn with theirs. Watching them become a team and achieve something together and bond is amazing and that's why I keep finding all these new exciting ways to learn and create that opportunity for you all
Io has been going to Flawless Paws for 4yrs now and absolutely loves it! I was so lucky to find Alex as Huskies are not the easiest breed to look after, however I have complete piece of mind knowing she is being looked after with the utmost care. The service Alex provides is 5 stars!
Tracy Frendo
A great Dog Groomer, always very pleased with the service Alex provides. I am always able to get my dog booked in without having to wait long and Belle loves going to her, which makes me feel happy about leaving her. I would highly recommend Flawless Paws!
Lisa Lindsay
My Springer Spaniel, Winnie, has always been to Alex and I am always impressed with the service and attention to detail. I added a new dog to my clan and Alex does both my girls at the same time making things very easy for me. I wouldn't go anywhere else with my girls as they both adore her and that is what is most important!
Angela Smith
Great service which cannot be faulted! Alex can always fit our dog in with little notice and is always dont really quick too!Alex isnt frightened of trying new styles either and they always look amazing!
Bill Pellant