
About Me - Caroline Makkai
Thunder Paws Dog Training, Hartlepool
I have over 30 years experience in training dogs and currently have 3 German Shepherds of my own who either compete in competition obedience, rally o, scentwork and hoopers or are training for future competition or just enjoying their retirement. They also have fun doing agility and treibball, UK Dog Sport and tracking.
I am passionate about my dogs and dog training and enjoy meeting new dogs and of course their owners!
I have recently moved from Bristol where I ran a very successful training school with lots of happy dogs and owners!
Thunder Paws Dog Training, Hartlepool
I have over 30 years experience in training dogs and currently have 3 German Shepherds of my own who either compete in competition obedience, rally o, scentwork and hoopers or are training for future competition or just enjoying their retirement. They also have fun doing agility and treibball, UK Dog Sport and tracking.
I am passionate about my dogs and dog training and enjoy meeting new dogs and of course their owners!
I have recently moved from Bristol where I ran a very successful training school with lots of happy dogs and owners!

In 2011, I competed at Crufts in the Obedience Inter Regional competition with my dog Thunder (Magicmapps Thunder Storm) and we came 1st in our respective class and we had a fabulous day!
In 2015, I competed with my dog Rumble (Joevaness Fire Storm) and we came 2nd in our respective class in the Inter Regionals, again having a fabulous day.
I also competed again at Crufts in the 2017 in the Rally Inter Regional competition with Thunder and we came 3rd, having an amazing day!
I currently judge obedience competitions and also the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme assessments.
I have many years practical experience gained from working with different dogs and their owners. I have also attended many courses and continue to attend courses to build my knowledge base, they include:
In 2015, I competed with my dog Rumble (Joevaness Fire Storm) and we came 2nd in our respective class in the Inter Regionals, again having a fabulous day.
I also competed again at Crufts in the 2017 in the Rally Inter Regional competition with Thunder and we came 3rd, having an amazing day!
I currently judge obedience competitions and also the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme assessments.
I have many years practical experience gained from working with different dogs and their owners. I have also attended many courses and continue to attend courses to build my knowledge base, they include:
- KC Accreditation Scheme for Instructors and Behaviourists (KCAI) - Member
- Angela Stockdale, Dog Aggression Specialist
- John Rogerson, Dog Behaviourist
- Canine Training & Behaviour Diploma
- ADTB
- Canine First Aid
- Dog Training College
- School of Canine Science
- Fenzi Academy
- Various lectures and workshops on behavioural problems and training techniques