Walk and Train
Our walk and train service combines your dog’s daily exercise with professional training. Instead of a standard dog walk, your dog gets a structured training session in real world environments.
How Walk and Train Works
We collect your dog from your home and take them out for a training walk. During the walk, we work on:
- Loose lead walking
- Focus and engagement with handler
- Recall practice
- Ignoring distractions
- Calm behaviour around triggers
- Basic obedience in real situations
Your dog returns home exercised, mentally stimulated, and better trained than when they left.
Perfect For
Busy Professionals
You want your dog trained but struggle to find time for classes. Walk and train fits into your schedule – your dog gets trained while you’re at work.
Dogs Who Need Real World Practice
Some dogs are perfect in training class but fall apart in the real world. Walk and train builds skills in the environments that actually matter.
Reinforcing Previous Training
Had a board and train programme or completed classes? Walk and train maintains and builds on those skills.
High Energy Dogs
Dogs who need more than a casual stroll. Walk and train provides physical exercise plus mental stimulation – a tired, happy dog.
What Makes It Different from Dog Walking?
| Standard Dog Walking | Walk and Train |
|---|---|
| Dog walked, possibly with others | Individual attention, structured session |
| Exercise focused | Training focused with exercise |
| Dog may pull, ignore recall | Active work on lead manners and recall |
| No skill development | Progressive training programme |
| Same behaviour when you walk | Skills transfer to your walks |
Session Structure
Duration: 60 minutes
Each session includes:
- Collection – We pick up from your home, practising door manners
- Journey – Car travel training if needed
- Training Walk – Structured training in parks, streets, or countryside
- Cool Down – Calm settling before return
- Return – Drop off with brief update
- Notes – Written summary of what we covered and progress
Training Focus Areas
Lead Skills
- Loose lead walking
- Automatic check ins
- Direction changes
- Pace matching
Distraction Training
- Ignoring other dogs
- Passing people calmly
- Cyclists and joggers
- Wildlife and scents
Recall
- Building reliability
- Increasing distance
- Adding distractions
- Emergency stop
General Obedience
- Sit and down on walks
- Wait at kerbs and gates
- Settling outdoors
Packages
| Option | Sessions | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single Session | 1 | Try it out |
| Weekly | 4 per month | Consistent weekly training |
| Twice Weekly | 8 per month | Accelerated progress |
Areas Covered
We offer walk and train in:
- Northampton and surrounding villages
- Parts of Milton Keynes
- North Buckinghamshire
Contact us to check if we cover your area.
Get Started
Walk and train starts with an assessment to understand your dog and your goals. Book your free consultation today.