The Programme

Foundation to Freedom.

Six sessions. One goal. The walks you’ve always dreamed about.

Connection over perfection · Direction over correction · Partnership over punishment
What is this?

A training system built with you.

Foundation to Freedom isn’t a one-size-fits-all course. It’s a fully holistic approach — built around your dog, your lifestyle, and your goals. We start by understanding everything about you and your dog, and we build from there.

The goal isn’t perfect obedience. It’s a dog who’s engaged, confident, and choosing to walk with you — because it’s the best thing in their world.

6
One-to-one sessions, built around you
1:1
Always personal — never group classes
100%
Force free. Always. No exceptions.
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Hertfordshire & surrounding areas
Where it begins

The Discovery Session

Before we do anything else, we get to know each other. The Discovery Session is a deep-dive into your dog’s world — their personality, their environment, their history, and the people around them.

It’s also a chance for you to ask anything, tell me everything, and make sure this feels right. There’s no pressure and no sales pitch. Just an honest conversation about where you are and where you want to be.

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What we cover

Your dog — breed, age, health, temperament, history and current behaviours
Your environment — home, garden, local walks, what triggers arise and where
Your lifestyle — how much time you have, what your daily routine looks like, what’s realistic
Your village — the people around your dog and how consistent training can be across the household
Your goal — what does success look like for you? We build the programme around your answer.
The journey

Six sessions to off-lead confidence.

Every programme is shaped around what we discover together. Here’s how the journey typically unfolds.

The start

Discovery Session

Your deep-dive. We assess everything — dog, environment, lifestyle, household. We build your programme here.

Session 1

Building the Foundation

Engagement first. We establish the connection between you and your dog that everything else is built on. Eye contact, name response, and the beginning of Focus.

Session 2

Movement & Direction

Loose lead walking begins. We introduce directional cues and start teaching your dog that staying close is the most rewarding place to be.

Session 3

Impulse Control

Wait. Leave it. The ability to pause before reacting. These are the skills that unlock everything — especially off-lead confidence.

Session 4

Distance & Distraction

The skills we’ve built get tested in the real world. We introduce distractions and increase distance, teaching your dog to stay engaged even when the world is interesting.

Session 5

Recall & Off-Lead Work

The moment you’ve been working towards. A solid, reliable recall and the first taste of genuine off-lead freedom.

Session 6

Freedom

The walk of your dreams. We consolidate everything, celebrate how far you’ve come, and make sure you have everything you need to keep building.

Session 1 — A Taster
What to expect

Building the foundation.

Every great walk starts with a great connection. Session 1 is about exactly that — building the engagement between you and your dog that everything else is built on.

It’s not about commands. It’s about creating a dog who wants to be with you — because being with you is the best thing in their world.

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Eye Contact & Engagement

We teach your dog to check in with you naturally — not because they have to, but because they want to know what’s coming next.

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Name Response

A reliable, happy name response is the foundation of every other skill. We make your dog’s name the best sound in the world.

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Focus

The beginning of Focus — the skill that underpins loose lead walking, recall, and everything else we’ll build together.

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Your Session Materials

After every session you receive branded materials — a clear summary of what we covered, your homework, and what to expect next time.

See it in action

Impulse control — Session 3.

This is what we’re building towards. A dog who can pause, hold, and choose to wait — even when everything in them wants to go.

The way we work

Progress at your own pace.

Sessions can be booked flexibly, giving you the time you need to practise and nail each skill before we move on. Life happens and progress is rarely linear — that’s built into the way we work.

Everything you get

More than just sessions.

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The Discovery Session

A deep-dive assessment covering your dog, your environment, your lifestyle, and your household. The foundation everything is built on.

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Six 1-to-1 Sessions

Personal, flexible, built around you. Every session is tailored to where you and your dog are right now — not a fixed curriculum.

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Session Materials

After every session, you receive branded materials — a clear summary, your homework, and guidance to keep progressing between visits.

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Between-Session Support

Questions between sessions? Progress to share? You’re not on your own. WhatsApp support is available throughout your programme.

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Certificate of Completion

Because you and your dog deserve to mark the moment. A beautifully designed certificate to celebrate what you’ve built together.

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Force Free, Always

Every technique, every session, every recommendation. Positive reinforcement, engagement-first, and a deep respect for your dog as an individual.

Ready to start the journey?

Book your Discovery Session and let’s find out what’s possible for you and your dog.

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