Training
PACK WALKS
Real-world practice for real-life dogs. Pack walks provide a supportive group environment to help you and your dog navigate busier settings with confidence. These groups are a self-directed opportunity to proof your training with the guidance of a professional trainer and a community of like-minded owners by your side.
TRICK CLASS
Are you and your dog ready to learn some new skills? The Trick training class is a fantastic way to challenge your training skills and get your dog thinking and moving. Trick training is so much more than teaching your dog a party trick, it helps grow confidence, coordination and strengthens the bond between you and your dog.
SHAPING WORKSHOP
Ready to get really nerdy about your dog training? Shaping is a fantastic way of teaching your dog new skills. It will push your handling skills to new limits whilst also giving you a deeper understanding of how dogs learn. It also encourages your dog to work things out on their own, increasing confidence, focus and problem-solving skills.
Looking for something else? I also offer 1:1s and work with others who can offer everything from puppy classes to gundogs, so please get in touch!
Pack Walks
These pack walks are a group walking session that will provide structured socialisation for your dog. It will allow your dog to be around other dogs in a non-threatening environment. All dogs are walked on-lead and will keep a nice distance from each other, which will provide you with the opportunity to train, enjoy and manage your own walk.
The dogs will be close enough to experience positive interactions, but far enough away so they can’t physically interact.
These walks are for owners who no longer feel like they need formal classes but would like some support, some company and the chance to walk with other like-minded dog owners in a calm and sensible way.
They will be especially useful for dogs who struggle with focus around other dogs, dogs who do not often get the chance to practise walking neutrally near others, and owners who would simply feel more confident with a bit of guidance on hand.
Please get in touch to find out when our next group starts!
Trick Class
This 5-week trick training course isn't just about showing off at the next family BBQ (though that is a pretty great perk). It’s about strengthening the relationship you share with your best friend.
All dogs need an outlet, but that doesn’t mean they need to be out retrieving or competing in high-energy dog sports. Trick training can provide a huge amount of mental stimulation for your dog.
As your dog learns to navigate new challenges, their confidence will grow along with their patience and ability to focus. Tricks improve coordination, balance and core strength, as well as challenging their minds, keeping them agile and healthy. This can be especially transformative for shy or nervous dogs whose confidence can really soar upon mastering a new skill.
Most importantly, it is great fun! You and your dog will love learning new tricks together and performing them for all your friends!
Please get in touch to find out when our next group starts!
Shaping workshop
Shaping is the process of building a final behaviour through small, carefully timed steps. Done well, it helps dogs think for themselves, builds confidence, encourages problem-solving, and strengthens the partnership between dog and owner.
This will be a practical, hands-on workshop covering why, what and how we can use both linear shaping and free shaping in our dog training.
You will also get the chance to experience the learning process for yourself by practising on each other, which is often eye-opening and usually quite funny too.
You will come away with a much better understanding of timing, feedback, frustration, and why clarity matters so much in training.
This is a 2-hour workshop, with tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
Please get in touch to find out when our next group starts!