IMDT Accredited Trainer & Specialist Puppy Instructor
Find some relief from the stress and discomfort of lead pulling!
Lead Walking Package
Struggling with pulling on the lead?
You're not alone - this is one of the most, (if not the most) common issues I get asked for help with. It's something that almost every dog owner goes through, although some will experience greater issues with it than others. It's important to know that however bad it is, firstly it's totally fixable, and secondly, it's all totally normal.
Book the package today!
This package gives us the chance to change things for good. We'll work closely together over 3x 1:1 Sessions to achieve positive, lasting change - no more stressful walks or aching shoulders!
What's Included
1x
Assessment Call
3x
1:1 Training Sessions
How it works
Assessment
Call
We'll chat for 30 minutes remotely, covering all the general background information that I need to make sure our training will cover every base when it comes to pulling on the lead.
Then, we'll chat more specifically about the issue, and get the ball rolling with advice for you on next steps. We can also discuss any specific needs you may have, eg. mobility issues.
Training Plan Created
Following our call, I'll put all of the informFollowing our call, I'll put all of the information gathered together and come up with a fully tailored training plan to suit your goals and needs. This will follow the general outline of my lead pulling programme, but will be adapted as needed to suit your needs. For instance, adjustments can be made to accommodate mobility aids.
1:1 Sessions
During your 1:1 Sessions, we'll work together on the exercises and information needed to complete your training plan and get you closer towards achieving your goals! These sessions happen at your home, and each will be supplemented by a writeup with your instructions for practice, and video context where applicable. If you wish to continue with sessions following completion of the number included in the package, we'll book those in!
Ready to get started?
What's the deal with pulling on the lead?
Why so many owners struggle with it, and where we can start finding solutions!
Interest & engagement
Let's face it, often when we walk our dogs it's not so much about us & them in that environment together, it's about the dog being released to seek out enjoyment and engagement from the world around them - we're just kind of there! We need to get some of that interest and engagement back in order to tackle pulling on the lead...
Competing motivations
Your dog probably knows how to work for treats or toys, but how effective is that in an exciting environment? If you feel that your dog loses all interest in treats when you're out on walks then you're not alone - we'll talk about how to harness your dog's interest in other things as a way to get the behaviour that you'd like - win-win!
Differences in natural gait
It might seem absurdly simple, but as we all know, dogs have 4 legs, humans have 2! That tiny difference accounts for a lot of the issues many of us face when it comes to lead walking - after all, 4 legs surely walk twice as fast as 2, even if they are shorter! Differences in gait account for a great deal of the trouble we face.
What does the lead MEAN?
Changing the relationship your dog has with their lead can go a long, long way towards resolving lead walking issues. Often, the lead can come to = crazy time because it predicts so much fun. We don't need to make the lead boring or bad, but we can easily make the lead = a cue to walk nicely at your side for other rewards. Yay!
What others are saying
"Toby has always been there to support us"
"Toby Duncan- patient, kind, gentle, knowledgeable, and Surreys very own dog whisperer! What a fantastic start for our beagle, Sunnie. We have learnt incredible techniques and lessons to help Sunnie thrive into adolescence. Toby has always been there to support us when things have been tricky with a teething, stubborn and very mischievous pup."
"a godsend!"
"Toby is an excellent trainer! We really enjoyed our lessons with him - and learnt a lot!...His tips on how we could get our puppy to sleep through the night were a godsend!"
"knowledgable, patient and kind"
"Amazing trainer, knowledgable, patient and kind, our beagle puppy changed a lot for better within 6 weeks of training! Thank you"
"a fantastic teacher"
"Toby has been a fantastic teacher for Teddy. He's been professional throughout and always helpful in developing Teddy's skills and general well being as a gorgeous well mannered puppy."
