Private Workshops

The Ministry of Sensible Walking (and Other Noble Pursuits)

Description:
Welcome to a gloriously grounded day of learning. We’ll tackle the art of long line walking—without losing your footing, your patience, or your dignity.

This isn’t about strict obedience or robotic heelwork. It’s about calm, responsive walking built on trust, not tension.

At the heart of it is Free Work, developed by Sarah Fisher. It’s a simple, enriching way to help your dog feel safe, seen and ready to learn. We start there—because good walks begin with understanding.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Use a long line without turning it into a tug-of-war

  • Move with your dog, not just behind them like a confused butler

  • Read their subtle signals—and help them read yours

  • Turn natural behaviours (sniffing, exploring, flouncing) into calm connection

  • Improve loose lead walking without resorting to nagging

What You’ll Get:

  • Six hours of solid teaching and slightly muddy fun

  • Clear, kind guidance grounded in evidence, not ego

  • Practical tools for calmer, more connected walks

  • And yes; definitely wagging tails

Perfect for:

  • Humans who want to walk with their dog, not just get dragged around by them

  • Dogs who are wonderful, baffling, and entirely uninterested in military precision

  • Anyone ready for walking that actually feels good - for both of you

The Nitty-Gritty:

  • The full-day workshop is £650 for up to 6 dogs and their loyal sidekicks.

  • You provide a secure outdoor space: a field, garden or any safely fenced patch of chaos.

  • I bring the lines, the enrichment gear and a frankly indecent amount of enthusiasm.

    *If you’re more than a reasonable waddle away, travel fees may apply - subject to a formal review by the Council for Distance-Related Grumbling and Fuel Receipts.

    Enquire about booking me

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

A man walking a Cocker Spaniel dog on a leash in a grassy park with trees in the background.
Two women walking dogs on a grassy field, engaging in a dog training activity with obstacle poles, surrounded by green trees and a fence.

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

Description:
So your dog loves to sniff, chase, carry things and proudly present you with a mangled sock? Congratulations. You’ve got yourself 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 all those brilliant instincts can be channelled into something much more useful: proper connection, cue-worthy recall, and the sort of partnership that makes the neighbours jealous.

This 6-hour workshop is the perfect intro to gundog-style games and skills, designed for pet dogs and their delightfully non-tweedy humans.

Through practical, light-hearted activities, we’ll explore:

  • Retrieve games that build connection, not just chaos

  • Following scent without disappearing into Narnia

  • Settling after excitement (yes, that too)

  • Working with you, not just somewhere in your general vicinity

  • Understanding their instincts 0and using them for good, not mischief

This isn’t about rigid drills or shouting “SIT!” until you lose your voice. It’s about mutual joy, shared adventure and teaching your dog to bring the fun back to you (possibly with a soggy tennis ball).

What You’ll Get:

  • Six hours of sensible structure and unapologetic silliness

  • Clear, kind, evidence-informed guidance

  • Respect for your dog’s brain, body and brilliant personality

  • Tools to build focus, confidence, and recall that actually works

  • And me - armed with dummies, long lines, snacks and barely-contained excitement

The Nitty-Gritty:

  • The full-day workshop is £650 for up to 6 dogs and their equally entertaining humans.

  • You provide the secure outdoor space—a field, paddock, or Area of Natural Chaos.

  • I’ll bring everything else, including the unnecessary enthusiasm.
    *If you’re more than a reasonable waddle away, travel fees may apply—subject to a formal review by the Council for Distance-Related Grumbling and Fuel Receipts.

Enquire about booking me

Because gundog skills aren’t just for gamekeepers. They’re for anyone who wants a dog that comes back smiling—with or without a dead sock.

A man running outdoors with a muddy brown dog carrying a stick in its mouth, in front of a hay bale on a grassy field.
A woman playing with a brown dog on a grassy field, smiling and holding a toy. The dog is engaged and leaning towards the woman.
Neon sign on brick wall reading, 'This is the sign you've been looking for.' Below are Halloween-themed pillows with cartoon characters, including a skeleton, witch, and vampire.

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.)