Professional Dog Walker Training Course

In this module Dom spends some time in the park with  Pug, a Giant Schnauzer and a Dogue de Bordeaux, three different dogs who are all under great control. He explains why you need to provide some challenge for your dog on his daily walk. If you do this then your dog will actually want to remain near you at the park, even when there are other dogs around.

Dom uses toys and treats to get the dogs attention on the way to the park and once he gets there. This provides a focus for the

You need to think about what challenges you can provide for your dog when you take him anywhere.

In this module you see how Dom Safely gets the dogs out of the van and sets off on a dog adventure. Dom and Alex walk many different dogs each day and today they have Samoyeds, Giant Schnauzers, Pointers and French Bulldogs. There is also a lot of wildlife and livestock around including horses, sheep and rabbits and squirrels.

The start of your dog walk is often the time when things can go wrong, many people give their dogs too much freedom before they get any focus and attention from their dogs. Finding the right place to let your dogs off lead is crucial to maintaining the safety of the dogs.

In this module you will see how Dom maintains great control of the dogs using toys.

Playing 'find it' games like this gives the dogs a chance to use their amazing nose and also keeps them in one particular area. This game is super useful if you don't have a lot of space to exercise your dogs OR the place you exercise them is busy with other walkers around.

In this module Dom and Alex show you how to play a searching game with your dogs.

This is another great game that keeps your dogs in one area of the park or woods.

It's important to tease and build up the dogs drive before you let them off lead.

In this module Dom recaps how he implemented the 'Canine Fulfilment Formula' in the woods and also explains why you need to create a 'Magic Circle' for your dog's to play in. This magic circle is a the area around you that you want your dog's to stay in. This will keep them safe and under great control.

How to use toys and treats to play games and get your dog's interested in you.

You will learn how to get your dog to do some tricks which will test how much attention and focus you have from him. This is a great way to build on the trick training you do at home AND will also help you maintain control of your group of dogs.

In this module Dom show you how he uses the lead to maintain physical control of a dog with high prey drive then builds up the drive to play which enables him to eventually the dog off lead and still maintain great control.

You will also learn how to do simple 'recall training' that will help maintain control.

The more you play games like this the better control you will have with your dog's.

Dog walkers have a great responsibility not only to the dogs but also to the owners and the wider community.

The dogs - To keep them safe and ensure they have an enjoyable exercise session each day

The owners - To keep their dogs safe and out of harms way.

The community -  Not everyone likes dogs and people who don't like dogs don't want dogs bothering them, the dog walker needs to make sure they keep the dogs they are exercising away from the general public.

In this bonus module Dom tells you how you can get access to further training with him