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The Ministry of Sensible Walking (and Other Noble Pursuits)

Description:
Welcome to a day of gloriously grounded learning, where we unravel the mystery of walking your dog on a long line—without losing your footing, your temper, or your dignity.

But don’t be fooled—this isn’t about strict obedience, heel drills, or turning your dog into a furry little soldier. This is about connection: calm, responsive, emotionally-attuned walking built on trust, not tension.

At the heart of this workshop is Free Work—a thoughtful, enriching way to support your dog’s choices and confidence, pioneered by the brilliant Sarah Fisher. Through Free Work, we help dogs feel safe, seen, and understood before asking them to learn with us.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Use a long line to foster trust, not frustration

  • Move in rhythm with your dog, like you’re starring in a very hairy ballroom duet

  • Read your dog’s subtle body language—and help them tune into yours

  • Channel your dog’s natural instincts (sniffing, exploring, flouncing) into something mutually beneficial

  • And yes—even improve loose lead walking in your everyday adventures

This 6-hour workshop is for anyone who wants a stronger bond, smoother walks, and the kind of dog-human partnership that turns heads at the park (in a good way).

What You’ll Get:
- Kind, evidence-informed teaching
- Respect for dogs as individuals—not obedience robots
- A whole lot of “OH! That makes sense!” moments
- Possibly muddy knees, definitely wagging tails

Ideal for:
Kind-hearted humans and their wonderful, occasionally baffling dogs
You provide the secure outdoor space—I'll bring the lines, enrichment kit, and enthusiasm
6 hours of connection, curiosity, and cracking good company

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Because life’s too short for dragging and nagging. Let’s walk together—with joy, not tension.

Recall, Retrieve & Revelry: The Pet Gundog’s Guide to Glorious Connection

Description:
So your dog loves to sniff, chase, carry things, and show off their prize socks? Congratulations—you’ve got a natural-born gundog. (Or as we like to call them, a Fundog.)

But this isn’t a shoot day. This is real life. And we believe all those wonderful instincts can be channelled into something truly special: connection, confidence, and cue-worthy recall.

This 6-hour workshop is the perfect intro to gundog-style games and skills—designed for pet dogs and their delightful humans, no tweed required.

Through fun, thoughtful activities, we’ll guide you both through the basics of:

  • Retrieve games that build connection, not just chaos

  • Following scent without disappearing into Narnia

  • Settling after excitement (yes, it’s possible!)

  • Working with you, not just near you while ignoring everything you say

  • Understanding their natural desires—and using them to strengthen your bond

This is not about blind obedience, rigid drills, or shouting “SIT!” into the void.
It’s about partnership, mutual joy, and turning your dog’s instincts into shared adventures you’ll both love.

Why You’ll Love It:
- Builds real-world skills through play and connection
- Boosts your dog’s confidence, focus and calm
- Supports emotional regulation (for both of you, frankly)
- Teaches you how to listen to your dog as much as they listen to you
- And yes—it’s wildly fun.

Perfect for:
Pet dogs with gundog traits (retrievers, spaniels, pointers… or just enthusiastic fetch-goblins)
Caregivers who want a deeper, kinder way to work with their dog’s instincts
Absolutely anyone looking to strengthen their relationship through joyful, purposeful activity

You provide the field—I’ll bring the dummies, long lines, enrichment bits, and unnecessary enthusiasm
6 full hours of fun, fluff, and fabulousness

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Because gundog skills aren’t just for gamekeepers. They’re for everyone who wants a dog that comes back smiling—with or without a dead tennis ball in their mouth.

Feeling spoilt for choice? Not sure whether you and your dog are destined for a day of calm connection or full-on fetch-fuelled fabulousness?

Fear not! Here’s a handy, slightly cheeky comparison chart to help you decide:

Still unsure?
Ask yourself: “Does my dog pull on lead or pull dummies out of the laundry basket?”
There’s your answer.

👉 Contact Me if you're still torn—I’ll help you choose. (Or just book both. That works too.