WORKSHOPS

Focused sessions to build real-life skills, confidence & control

At Leaps and Bounds, our workshops are designed to target specific training goals in a fun, supportive and practical way.

With small group numbers and experienced trainers, these popular sessions give you quality time, expert guidance, and real progress.

🐾LEADWORK WORKSHOP🐾

For dogs who pull on the lead

If your dog drags you down the road, this workshop is for you!

We Cover:

✅ Fundamental control and lead management

✅ Effective lead walking commands

✅ Reward-based loose lead walking techniques

✅ Progressing skills into natural environments

✅ Walking on local tracks and pathways

⏰ 1.5 hours – limited spaces

🐾RECALL WORKSHOP🐾

For dogs who won’t come back when called

If your dog disappears after birds, dogs or distractions, let us help rebuild your confidence.

We Cover:

✅ Fundamental control and lead management

✅ Commands to support safe off lead freedom

✅ Reliable recall foundations

✅ Long line training in real-life settings

✅ Recall away from distractions

⏰ 1.5 hours – limited spaces

🐾REAL LIFE WORKSHOP🐾

Training where it matters most – out in the real world

Held around Bartlow Estate or Linton, these workshops focus on everyday challenges while out walking.

We Cover:

✅ Lead work / long line / off lead control

✅ Path manners

✅ Recalls away from distractions

✅ Better timing for “leave it”

✅ Managing scent distractions

✅ Improving responsiveness outdoors

⏰ 1.5 hours – limited numbers

🐾POSITIVE P.A.W.FORMANCE🐾

Focus, engagement & partnership outdoors

These sessions help create a dog who chooses you over distractions.

We Cover:

✅ Maintaining focus outside

✅ Strengthening your bond

✅ Working with your dog’s nose, not against it

✅ Returning from play or distractions

✅ Disengaging from birds, dogs, people, traffic and more

⏰ 1.5 hours – limited spaces

🍺PUPS & PINTS🍺

Calm pub and café social skills

Held at a local pub, these workshops help dogs settle calmly in public places while you enjoy a drink.

We Cover:

✅ Calm settling in stimulating places

✅ Relaxation around people and activity

✅ Practical support from trainers

✅ Building confidence in cafés/pubs

We choose venues with spacious outdoor areas so dogs can take breaks if needed.

⏰ 1 hour – limited spaces

🐾GUN DOG WORKSHOP🐾

Confidence, control & countryside skills

Ideal for dogs beginning gun dog style training.

We Cover:

✅ Hunting confidence through hedges, belts and woodland

✅ Flush work with dummies

✅ Loose lead and off lead control

✅ Steadiness

✅ Stops

✅ Recalls

⚠️ Dogs should have some off lead control. Junior Gun Dog options available using long lines.

💦WATER WORKSHOP💦

Spring & Summer favourite

A hugely popular seasonal workshop, especially with our gun dog clients.

We Cover:

✅ Loose lead walking to the water area

✅ Focus near other dogs

✅ Confidence entering and exiting water

✅ Water retrieves

✅ Running starts

✅ Jumping safely from ledges (when appropriate)

Held off-site and weather permitting during spring/summer.

Experienced Trainers. Small Groups. Real Results.

Whatever skill you’d like to improve, we have a workshop to help you and your dog succeed.