We’re thrilled to be partnering with K9 Klass Dog Training to deliver a short course designed to help you and your dog enjoy safe, enriching, nature-friendly walks.
We will practise loose lead walking, longline handling and recall training – essential skills for a fun and stress-free dog walk.
You can book your place on K9 Klass’ website.
Session 1: Saturday 31 January, 11.30am – 1pm
Session 2: Saturday 7 February, 11.30am – 1pm
Session 3: Saturday 14 February, 11.30 – 1pm
Meeting place and parking:
Sessions 1 and 2 will take place at Clanfield Memorial Hall, 17B South Lane, Clanfield, Waterlooville PO8 0RB. What3Words: ///political.tablet.truly
Session 3 will take place at Broadmarsh Coastal Park, Harts Farm Way, Havant PO9 1HS. What3Words: ///hired.alive.farmer
There is plenty of free parking available at both the training venue and the walk location. Please note – there is a 2-metre height barrier at the entrance to Broadmarsh Coastal Park.
The course will consist of two practical workshops and a guided, group walk in nature where you can practise what you have learned with guidance from a highly skilled and experienced instructor.
You will also receive information and support from the Coast and Country Canines team on how to help your local wildlife thrive when you’re out walking with your dog in nature.
You’ll get hands-on experience, expert guidance, and tailored advice to help you walk confidently and considerately in wildlife-rich areas. At the end of the course, you and your dog will receive a certificate of attendance (you must have attended all three sessions to get your certificate).
Juanita, who will be leading the sessions, is a fully accredited Canine Training Instructor with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council and a proud member of the Professional Association of Canine Trainers, so you can feel confident that you and your dog are in safe hands. You can see the full list of Juanita’s qualifications and accreditations on her website.
Cost: We want to make sure that this course is accessible to all, while fairly compensating our professionals for their valuable time and experience. So, we are subsidising the usual £70 price of similar courses to make it £10 per dog for both training sessions and the guided group walk. This is non-refundable, unless the course is cancelled by us or K9 Klass Dog Training.
Available spaces: Maximum of 6 dogs, and a minimum of 4 for the course to run. One dog per person – dog handlers must be over 18. Children may attend but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Accessibility: The inside space at Clanfield Memorial Hall is fully accessible, however there is uneven ground in the outside space. If you have any questions about accessibility at this venue, please contact Juanita so she can advise.
The pavement sections of Broadmarsh Coastal Park are flat, but the grassy areas are uneven. We will encounter slopes along our route.
Nervous dogs: If you have a nervous dog and are unsure if a group training session will be suitable for them, please contact Juanita for advice before booking.
Important note about dog walking equipment: We cannot allow the use of prong collars, shock collars (sometimes called e-collars), choke chains, or any other kinds of aversive equipment at our workshops. These tools pose safety risks and fall outside of our ethical guidelines. You are still welcome to join us using a standard harness, and we are happy to discuss why we take this stance and ethical alternatives.
To book your place, and for full terms and conditions, please visit K9 Klass Dog Training’s website.
