Workshop for Walkers
Create Calm and Focused Group Walks with Science-Based Dog Training!
15th June | 10am - 4pm | Horsforth Sports Club
£69 (group booking discount available)
Why Attend?
Join us at the 'Workshop for Walkers' hosted by Focus Dog Training, where we're on a mission to empower professional dog walkers with the knowledge and skills they need to lead calm, focused, and reliable group walks.
Discover proven, force-free, science-based training techniques that will revolutionise your approach to dog walking, ensuring a more enjoyable and stress-free experience for both you and your furry clients.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and take your dog walking to the next level.
For Professional Dog Walkers keen to create calm, focused and reliable group walks
It was friendly & relaxed & felt there was a sense of professionals wanting to help you , great exchanges of ideas.
Michelle, Tails and Trails Pet Services
Very good. Atmosphere very open and welcoming, open to contribute and ask questions. Everything was explained in an easy to understand manner.
Amy, Paws for Perfection
Excellent. Open, friendly, welcoming. Great level technical information with practical implications
Tim, Tails on Trails Ilkley
Keynote Speaker
Rach Tomlinson
Managing Director
Rach has dedicated her career to promoting force-free, science-based training techniques that foster trust, understanding, and cooperation between dogs and their caregivers. With a deep passion for enhancing the well-being of dogs and the quality of their daily walks, Rach has a mountain of knowledge about running succesful group walks.
Her knowledge and experience have been instrumental in transforming dog walking both in house and externally for other companies, helping professionals create calm, focused, and enjoyable group walks that dogs and their owners truly appreciate.
Walking with Confidence: Create Reliability in Every Dog Group
Transform Your Dog Walking Experience
Replicate results. Not work.
Up to date dog training knowledge from a science based trainer combined with hands on techniques that have been tried, tested and proven to work in a group environment.
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Force Free Training
- Force-free, science-based training empowers you to build trust and cooperation with dogs, resulting in a harmonious and enjoyable walking experience for both you and your furry clients.
- This approach not only ensures the physical and emotional well-being of the dogs but also enhances your reputation as a professional dog walker committed to ethical and effective methods
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Understand How Dogs Learn
- Understanding how dogs learn is the key to tailoring your training methods to their unique needs, fostering quicker and longer lasting behavioural improvements during group walks.
- This knowledge equips you to create a safer and more reliable walking environment, where dogs feel secure and confident, enhancing the overall quality of your dog walking services.
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Games For Success
- Discover the power of play-based learning in our course, where you'll master the art of engaging games that reward desired behaviours in dogs; reinforcing the principle that what is rewarded is repeated.
- By incorporating playful techniques, you'll create an enjoyable and productive training environment, making group walks not only a fun experience for dogs but also a successful one, as they eagerly repeat the behaviors that lead to rewards.
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Practical Hands On Experience
- Valuable hands-on experiences with real dogs, allowing you to apply the knowledge you gain immediately, reinforcing your understanding of the techniques and how they work in real life.
- Working with real dogs during the course not only hones your skills but also instills the confidence necessary to use the techniques in your group walks effectively and confidently.
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Learn From An Expert
- Benefit from invaluable insights in our course as you learn directly from an expert with years of hands-on experience in dog training and group management, and have the opportunity to ask her any questions about your groups and individual dogs.
- Rach's expertise is at your disposal, ensuring that you leave the course with a wealth of practical knowledge to enhance your dog walking services and tackle any challenges that may arise in your daily work with confidence.
Got Questions?
Reach out and ask away. We're the best cheerleaders you'll ever have - full of knowledge and determined to help you succeed.
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