Extra Training Support for Walking Issues
One-to-One Training Walks
Need extra help with your dog’s behaviour on walks? Mindful Paws offers one-to-one dog training walks, where I pick up your dog, take them to a suitable location, and work on their issues directly using positive reinforcement training.
This service is perfect for dogs with ongoing issues such as reactivity, anxiety about the outdoors, or difficulty walking on a lead. Training walks can be booked individually (£45 for 30 minutes, £60 for 45 minutes) or as a batch (order four or more to get a 10% discount.)
Please Note: Training walks are only available for dogs who have previously had an in-person training session (at minimum an initial assessment). Full details in the “Frequently Asked Question” section below.
Training for Walking Issues
Home Pickup & Drop Off
Batch Discount
How Do Training Walks Work?
The goal of Mindful Paws Training Walks is to help your dog make faster progress with issues they struggle with on walks. Here’s how the walks work:
- I’ll pick your dog up from your home (you must be at home for both pick-up and drop-off.)
- I’ll drive your dog to a nearby walking spot that’s suitable for the type of issues your dog has (or we’ll walk from your home if required.)
- During the walk, I’ll use positive training techniques to work on your dog’s issues directly. These will be adapted to your dog’s previous training, the severity of the problem, and the environment.
- After the walk, you’ll receive photos and a progress update to let you know how your dog got on.
All training walks are one-to-one, so your dog will have my full attention. If you book a block of training walks, you’ll also have the option of joining your dog for one walk each month so I can demonstrate their progress and the techniques we’re using.
Locations
Mindful Paws Training Walks are currently available in the following locations:
Ash, Ash Vale, Ash Green, Aldershot, Farnborough, Farnham, Badshot Lea, Normandy, Frimley, Tongham, Seale, Runfold, Mytchett.
Which Behavioural Issues Can Be Worked On During Training Walks?
Any issue that typically occurs during a walk can be worked on during a training walk. Some of the most common examples include:
Reactivity
Outside anxiety
Traffic chasing
Lead walking
Recall problems
Engagement & listening skills
Socialisation
How Much Do Training Walks Cost?
There are two options when booking training walks with Mindful Paws:
- Individual training walks. Individual walks cost £45 for a 30-minute walk or £60 for a 45-minute walk.
- A batch of training walks. If you know you want multiple training walks for your dog, then booking four (or more) provides a 10% discount on the total cost. Booking a batch of training walks also allows you to join your dog for one walk per month.
Regardless of whether you decide to book an individual training walk or a batch, every training walk includes
- Picking your dog up from your home and taking them to a local walking spot (within three miles of your home.)
- A training walk for the chosen time.
- Drop-off at your home.
- Photos/videos of the walk and a progress update.
How to Book a Training Walk
To book a training walk or to find out more about this service, you can email at [email protected], text on 07539 044449 or use the form below. I look forward to hearing from you!
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s important that I understand your dog’s behaviours, potential triggers, and any medical issues before walking them, which is the goal of the initial assessment (and training questionnaire). Without the initial assessment, it is unfortunately not possible to take your dog on a training walk.
Here are the terms and conditions for a Mindful Paws Training Walk:
- The dog must have had at least an initial assessment with Mindful Paws.
- The client must be there to both hand over and receive the dog.
- The client must provide a well-fitting harness for the dog.
- The client is responsible for ensuring their dog is up to date with flea/wormer and vaccines.
- The dog can be transported within a 3-mile radius of the home. For further distances, a petrol charge may apply. The dog can also be walked from the home if required.
- The client should provide treats if the dog is on a special diet or has allergies.
- The client must inform Mindful Paws of any injuries or health issues the dog is facing.
- Female dogs must not be in season.
- Only one dog will be walked at a time.
- If the dog has a bite history or is a bite risk they must be happy wearing a muzzle.
- The training walk may be postponed if the weather is dangerous (too hot or too cold.)
- The dog will be kept on longline or lead at all times.
No, your dog will not be let off lead during a training walk. A lead or longline will be used at all times.
Mindful Paws Training Walks are currently available in the following locations: Ash, Ash Vale, Ash Green, Aldershot, Farnborough, Farnham, Badshot Lea, Normandy, Frimley, Tongham, Seale, Runfold, Mytchett.
