Lead and Learn
Building confidence, skills and friendships on every walk.
Enjoy social walks with purpose.
Lead & Learn is a group walking class around Tamworth, designed to help dogs and handlers practise real-world skills in a supportive, social environment. These walks are as much about friendships and community as they are about training, offering a relaxed, structured way to improve your dog’s confidence and manners in public.
The group is well established, with regular participants, and provides a positive space for like-minded owners and their dogs to connect and learn together.
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​Why it matters
Walking in public can be challenging, especially around distractions or other dogs.
Lead & Learn helps:
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Build confidence and calm in real-world environments
Strengthen communication and teamwork between dog and handler
Offer safe, controlled exposure to different people, dogs, and locations
Provide social opportunities for both dogs and humans
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These walks are about practical learning, relationship building, and confidence, rather than structured class exercises. They support long-term reliability, calm engagement, and enjoyment of everyday walks.
How It Works
Because this group is well established, participation is limited to those who have demonstrated they and their dog can work safely in a public, group environment. This ensures the class remains safe, calm, and enjoyable for all participants. Once you and your dog have attended a prior 121 or class and shown capability, you are welcome to join - please contact us to discuss.
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Class Details
45-minute sessions
Suitable for dogs and handlers who have already completed a 121 or class
Different locations around Tamworth (announced weekly in Whatsapp group chat)
Fridays at 1pm​
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Booking Options
Pay As You Go - ideal for flexibility
4-Week Block - discounted rate
8-Week Block - best value for consistency and progress​​
Block bookings do not need to be used consecutively and can be used across all classes
What's Included?
During these walks, you and your dog will learn how to:​​
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Navigate public environments calmly and safely
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Maintain focus and engagement around distractions
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Build trust, confidence, and teamwork with your dog and the group
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Enjoy structured, purposeful walks that reinforce your training in real-life settings
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This class also provides:
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Support and guidance for handlers, helping you read and manage your dog in unpredictable environments
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Social opportunities for both dogs and owners with like-minded participants
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Practical experience, reinforcing training in a variety of locations and contexts
What these classes won't do:
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Act as an introduction for dogs or handlers who haven’t yet demonstrated safe, consistent skills - prior experience or assessment is required
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Replace initial behaviour modification for behavioural challenges – this is a practical, social learning environment where you can practice your skills