Up & Down

Up & Down is the most simple strategy for when you need your dog to focus on you and ignore a distraction. The distraction could…

Check In

A check-in is when your dog acknowledges you during a walk without being prompted. It shows they are aware of your presence and engaged with…

Unclip Point: Level 1

As we said in the ‘On Lead Wins For Off Lead Success’ chapter, it’s going to be pretty hard to get your dog’s attention off…

The Unclip Point

There is a specific moment where you can let your dog off their lead with confidence and certainty that they will come back. When you…

Unclip Point: Level 2

This is the most reliable way to check whether your recall cue will succeed once you let your dog off lead. It’s a way of…

Longline Handling Advice

We know the prospect of handling a longer line can seem scary at first, especially if you’ve had experience of being pulled along by a…

Longline Handling Method

Longline handling is a skill which you will need training in but it’s so valuable to learn! There are some basics to consider: Choose your line We…

The Lead

Head to a pet shop and rummage through the lead section… chances are the vast majority of available options will be about 1-metre long. We’re…

The Harness

There is so much conflicting information out there about what equipment is best to walk your dog on. There are competing motivations involved of what is safest…

The Kit

The three essential pieces of kit for stress-free walks: