Group Training Classes

My group classes give you practical guidance, opportunities to practise and a friendly space to ask questions. Using reward based training, I’ll help you understand your dog and build skills you can use at home and out on walks.

What we’ll work on

Classes are adapted to the age, experience and needs of the group, covering:

Understanding how dogs learn: using rewards and marker words to communicate clearly with your dog.
Focus and everyday cues: responding to their name and practising useful skills such as sit, wait and leave it.
Recall: building your dog’s response to being called, gradually introducing distractions.
Loose lead walking: developing the skills to walk comfortably together.
Settling and self control: practising relaxation, patience and alternatives to jumping up or grabbing things.
Handling and equipment: building comfort with harnesses, leads and the handling involved in grooming and vet visits.
Socialisation and confidence: supported practice around other dogs and everyday distractions, with guidance on managing your dog’s reactions.
Time alone: recognising when your dog is struggling and discussing ways to support them.

Classes are limited to four dogs, allowing time for individual guidance, questions and practice.

We’ll finish the six week course with a friendly competition to put your dog’s new skills to the test, with plenty of prizes to be won! You’ll also receive a certificate on completion to celebrate everything you’ve achieved together.

Six weekly classes: £120

You can also continue learning together through guided group training walks after the course.

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Why not combine your classes with guided group walks?

The complete course gives you regular opportunities to put your new skills into practice, with guidance as different situations and challenges arise.

Booking the complete course upfront gives you a reduced rate on both the group walks and your chosen printable training pack.

After your six weekly classes, we’ll continue with ten fortnightly group training walks. Walking alongside dogs of different ages and learning stages helps you practise around a variety of behaviours and distractions, preparing you both for the unexpected situations you may encounter on everyday walks.

You’ll have time to practise between sessions, return with questions and build on your progress throughout the six months.

Your complete course includes:

Access to your chosen printable training pack: the ‘Puppy Starter Pack’ or the ‘Rescue Starter Pack’, with helpful guides to refer back to at home.
Six weekly group classes, with a maximum of four dogs.
Ten fortnightly group training walks, with no more than six dogs per walk.