Lead and Listen

09/10/2026

🐾 Exciting new event for dogs of all ages and abilities! 🐾

Lead & Listen, in conjunction with Reality Dog Training, is delighted to share a new Multisport Classes for Dogs event in West End, Surrey.

This fun, confidence-building session will include a mix of:

🔴 Hoopers - flowing circuits using hoops, barrels and tunnels
➡️ Rally - a perfect blend of training and teamwork
🐕 Agility - small contacts for safe coordination, balance and focus
💡 Tricks - fun behaviours to strengthen your relationship

The circuits and award criteria are fully customisable, making this suitable for dogs of all ages and abilities. 🐶✨

📅 Saturday 24th October
⏰ 11:00 – 13:00
📍 Secure training field, West End, Surrey
💷 £35

A brilliant opportunity to have fun with your dog, build confidence, and try something new in a supportive training environment.

For bookings or more information, contact:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
🌐 realitydogtraining.uk

02/10/2026

Another lovely review from one of our clients. 🐾

It means so much to hear that our training is helping both dogs and handlers feel supported, understood and confident.

Every dog is different, which is why training should always be carefully planned around the individual dog, the handler and what they need together.

Thank you, Linda, for such kind words. 💜

25/09/2026

Does your dog ever seem to “switch off” during training? 🐾

It’s easy to think they’re being stubborn, but often they’re simply overwhelmed, unsure, tired, distracted, or not quite ready for what we’re asking.

Good training is not just about asking for more. It’s about noticing what your dog is telling you.

Sometimes the best progress comes from:

• Making the task easier
• Giving your dog time to think
• Rewarding the smallest try
• Taking a short break
• Going back to foundations
• Building confidence before adding pressure

When dogs feel safe, clear and supported, they learn so much better.

Training is a conversation, not a test. 💜

14/09/2026

🍁 Autumn is a lovely time to reset your dog’s training. 🐾

After a busy summer of holidays, days out, visitors, and different routines, many dogs benefit from returning to calm, clear foundations.

This is a great time to focus on:

• Recall
• Loose-lead walking
• Calmness around distractions
• Focus on the handler
• Confidence in new environments
• Gundog foundation skills

Training doesn’t need to be rushed. Small, consistent sessions can make a big difference to how your dog listens, settles and works with you.

If you’d like support getting back into a good training rhythm, take a look at our upcoming classes and sessions.

https://www.leadandlisten.co.uk/book-online

Photo: Woody surrounded by beautiful autumn colours 🍁🐾

04/09/2026

New blog now live: A Beginner’s Guide to Gundog Heel Work 🐾

Good heel work is about so much more than walking neatly beside you. It helps build focus, connection, calmness and control, all important foundations for both everyday life and gundog training.

In our latest blog, we look at how to start heel work in a clear, positive way, helping your dog understand what you’re asking while building confidence as a team.

Perfect for anyone starting their gundog journey or wanting to strengthen those essential foundations.

Read the blog here:
https://www.leadandlisten.co.uk/post/beginner-guide-gundog-heel-work

10/08/2026

New blog now live: Retrieving for Gundogs: Building Confidence, Control and Partnership 🐾

Retrieving is about so much more than simply bringing something back. It builds focus, trust, steadiness and a stronger working relationship between dog and handler.

In our latest blog, we look at how solid retrieval foundations can help your dog build confidence, develop better control, and enjoy the learning process in a calm, positive way.

Perfect for anyone starting their gundog journey or wanting to strengthen those important foundations.

Read the blog here:

A beginner-friendly guide to developing a reliable, happy retrieve from first dummy to polished delivery.Retrieving is next to hunting at the heart of our gundog work, but a good retrieve is much more than a dog running out and picking something up. It is a chain of behaviours: steadiness, marking,....

07/08/2026

Thank you for your lovely review, Thierry!

03/08/2026

🌟 Working Gundog Certificate on Dummies TRAINING & ASSESSMENT 🌟
Training opportunity for anyone preparing for their WGC on Dummies!
📅 WGC Training Session
8th August at Oakhurst Farm, Loxwood
🕗 Arrival: 8.00 am
🎯 Start: 8.30 am / Finish: 11.00 am (approx)
This session is perfect for polishing key exercises, building confidence, and giving you and your dog a final tune‑up before assessment day.
📅 WGC Assessment
9th August at Oakhurst Farm, Loxwood
🕗 Arrival: 8.00 am
🎯 Start: 8.30 am
If you’d like to reserve a space for either the training session or the assessment, please email: [email protected]
Spaces are limited, so grab your spot and join us to train and assess in the same environment.
Feel free to share this post or tag someone who might be interested 🐾✨
photos by BLUEBELLE PHOTOGRAPHY

14/07/2026

✨ **One final space just opened up!** ✨
If you’ve been thinking about starting your gundog journey, this is your moment.

Our **6‑Week Gundog Foundation Skills Course** is perfect for anyone wanting to build solid, ethical foundations and a deeper connection with their dog in a supportive, confidence‑building environment.

Whether you’re brand new or looking to reset and rebuild, you’ll be welcomed into a small, friendly group where listening comes first and pressure has no place.

💚 **One place left — once it’s gone, it’s gone.**
Book your spot here: `www.leadandlisten.co.uk` [(leadandlisten.co.uk in Bing)](https://www.bing.com/search?q="http%3A%2F%2Fwww.leadandlisten.co.uk%2F")

13/07/2026

🐾 **Royal Kennel Club Working Gundog Certificate on Dummies – Starts 18th July!** 🐾
📍 *Oakhurst Farm, Loxwood RH14 0QR*

Ready to take your gundog training to the next level? Join us for an exciting, confidence‑building course designed to prepare you and your dog for the **Royal KC Working Gundog Certificate on Dummies**. Whether you're polishing existing skills or stepping up to a new challenge, this is a brilliant opportunity to progress in a supportive, structured environment.

You’ll work on:
✨ Heelwork, connection and social walking in a group
✨ Hunting patterns
✨ Retrieves on dummies, delivery to hand on land and off water
✨ Steadiness around other dogs
✨ Real‑world test preparation
✨ Building teamwork, trust, and reliability

This course is perfect for handlers who want to work towards the official KC assessment or simply strengthen their dog’s working ability in a friendly, encouraging setting.

📅 **Starts:** 18th July
📍 **Venue:** Oakhurst Farm, Loxwood RH14 0QR
🔗 **Booking:** [https://www.leadandlisten.co.uk/service-page/royal-kc-wg-certificate-on-dummies-1?referral=service_list_widget](https://www.leadandlisten.co.uk/service-page/royal-kc-wg-certificate-on-dummies-1?referral=service_list_widget)

Spaces are limited to ensure quality coaching and individual support.
Come train, learn, and celebrate your dog’s progress with us! 🐶💛

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