Walk & Train
Make Each Step Count with our Walk & Train program
Imagine your dog not just getting exercise on their daily walks, but also learning valuable skills and building better manners – all while enjoying the great outdoors!
Our Walk & Train program offers a convenient and effective way to integrate positive training into your dog’s exercise routine, turning every stroll into a productive and enriching learning adventure.
Each session is thoughtfully structured to maximize your dog’s learning, well-being and exercise.
Walk & Train
What To Expect During Each Session
Each walk & train session is broken down into three parts and paced for your dog’s training and fitness level.
01
Getting Ready
We’ll start by preparing your dog for our walk. This includes putting on their harness, engaging in play to build rapport, and helping them settle into a calm state of mind before we head out for the walk.
02
Learning on the Go
Using positive reinforcement and marker training, we’ll work on essential skills in real-world environments. Your dog will learn basic and advance obedience skills during each walk.
03
Cool Down
After our enriching walk, we’ll ensure your dog returns home happy and relaxed. This includes providing fresh water, helping them settle down, and safely returning them to their crate or home.
What will my Dog Learn?
During each walk we’ll work on essential skills in real-world environments. How fast and well your dog learns will also depend on your involvement level in between each walk.
Your dog will learn:
- Basic Manners: Sit, Down (if physically comfortable for your dog), Stay.
- Leash Skills: Loose-Leash Walking, Heel (walking politely by our side).
- Public Settling: Place (learning to settle calmly on a designated spot).
- Reliable Recall: Come when called.
- Focus & Engagement: “Look at Me” (making eye contact), Touch (hand targeting for focus).
- Impulse Control: Leave It (ignoring tempting items), Drop It (releasing held items), Wait (respecting thresholds).
