Recall & Loose Lead Walking Workshop
Enhance Your Dog's Vital Life Skills for an Easier Day-to-Day Life!
Kirk's Canine Academy is delighted to be hosting this 2.5 hour practical in-person workshop on Sat 1st March at 13.00-15.30, at a fantastic 60x40m indoor venue near Cross Hands - Silverstone Equestrian.
The Top Two Essential Behaviours!
Imagine being able to call your dog, and they come running back to you with joy and enthusiasm, no matter the distraction. Picture walking peacefully with your dog by your side, enjoying a relaxing stroll without pulling or tugging. These are the results that good recall and loose lead walking skills offer - and not just for convenience, but for building a deeper, more harmonious bond with your dog.
Empowering Your Dog with Positive Methods for Reliable Skills
Empowering Your Dog with Positive Methods for Reliable Skills
At the heart of our non-forceful training is the belief that dogs learn best through positive reinforcement, kindness, and understanding. This methodology not only strengthens your relationship but also nurtures trust and confidence in your dog. When we work in this way, when your dog responds to a recall or walks calmly on a loose lead, it’s because they choose to, rather than because they're being made to, or that they're scared of not doing so. That’s the magic of non-forceful training - your dog becomes a willing partner in your everyday adventures.
Empowering Your Dog with Positive Methods for Reliable Skills
Empowering Your Dog with Positive Methods for Reliable Skills
At the heart of our non-forceful training is the belief that dogs learn best through positive reinforcement, kindness, and understanding. This methodology not only strengthens your relationship but also nurtures trust and confidence in your dog. When we work in this way, when your dog responds to a recall or walks calmly on a loose lead, it’s because they choose to, rather than because they're being made to, or that they're scared of not doing so. That’s the magic of non-forceful training - your dog becomes a willing partner in your everyday adventures.
What we'll cover:
Building a strong foundation of engagement and focus from your dog
The various techniques to develop specific recall and loose lead walking skills
How to set yourself up for success and to build up working around distractions at the right pace
Course Curriculum
Alistair Kirk
Alistair has been a professional Dog Trainer and Behaviour Practitioner since 2018, and has been training and working with dogs since 2009. He is passionate about promoting the use of non-forceful training methods and the benefits - and effective results - that they offer.
He is:
- - a fully accredited trainer with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT)
- - an Approved Dog Trainer with the Dog Training College (DTC-ADT)
- - a fully qualified Dynamic Dog Practitioner (DDP) and member of the Association of Dynamic Dog Practitioners (ADDP)
- - a Blue Level Instructor and Level 1 Judge with the World Scent Dog Association (WSDA).
He is also a member of the Pet Professional Guild British Isles (PPGBI), the International Companion Animal Network (ICAN), and the Dog Welfare Alliance.
He has studied extensively with a variety of canine training providers including the IMDT, Dog Training College, the UKCSD, the WSDA, the School of Canine Science, Gemma Harvey (Dynamic Dog) and Veterinary Behaviourist Dr Amber Batson, attending a wide range of workshops, seminars, webinars and courses, all as part of a rigorous programme of continuing professional development that ensures he stays up to date with the latest research and how we can best apply that research to training techniques.
He also holds certificates in Canine First Aid and Advanced (Human) First Aid, and has Public Liability Insurance.
