Loosen the Lead

Loosen the Lead I'm a first aid trained canine behaviour practitioner using positive reinforcement training methods I use force-free positive reinforcement techniques.

I'm fully insured, first aid trained, Level 5 Canine Behaviour practitioner I can offer dog service from walking to full behaviour reports. I have five years experience working with rescue dogs and although I love working with all dog breeds and behaviour I have a specific interest in Bull Breeds and aggression.

Today I needed to visit Bristol City Centre so I took the opportunity to take Brodie for a training walk around the wate...
14/04/2026

Today I needed to visit Bristol City Centre so I took the opportunity to take Brodie for a training walk around the waterfront with me🐾

If I’m honest, this is the kind of walk that used to feel a bit triggering for me. He’s a big, adolescent Boxer with a lot of energy, and he can get overwhelmed in certain environments. That combination can feel a lot.

But today was a great reminder of how important these walks are 💛

We kept it calm, took our time, and used it as a training opportunity rather than expecting perfection. New sounds, different people, lots of busses all things that can be challenging — but we worked through them together without pushing him over threshold.

This is what real-life training looks like:
Exposure at the right level
Supporting your dog through it
Building confidence, not pressure

Progress isn’t about avoiding these situations, it’s about helping your dog learn they can cope with them.

Proud of this boy today 🐶✨

🐾 Training Walks with Loosen the Lead 🐾Are dog walks feeling stressful instead of enjoyable?Pulling, over-excitement, or...
13/02/2026

🐾 Training Walks with Loosen the Lead 🐾

Are dog walks feeling stressful instead of enjoyable?
Pulling, over-excitement, or not knowing what to do when things get tricky?

Loosen the Lead offers 1-to-1 training walks for dogs and their people who want calmer, more confident walks using a positive, kind training approach.

✔ Loose lead walking
✔ Confidence around distractions
✔ Support on real-life walks
✔ No judgement, no harsh methods

£40 for a 60-minute session

Training that helps you understand your dog and enjoy walks again.

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10/12/2025

How does your office look 😉

08/10/2025

Raising a puppy takes time and commitment. It’s fabulous, but not easy.

Have realistic expectations. Puppies don’t come pre-programmed with behaviours you would like them to know.

Puppies are babies and are continually learning.

They bite, chew, go to the toilet, can struggle to rest and need our attention.

Puppies become teenagers and are teenagers until they are at least 2 years old. Larger breeds take even longer to fully mature.

Teenagers can be really hard work. Lead walking and recall becomes extra hard, teenagers can experience big, ever changing emotions, crazy hormones and it’s a time when natural instincts and drives really start to show.

Think carefully about your aims for your puppy or dog before you get them.

Genetics are so important. Choose your breed wisely, do your research and pick a great breeder or rescue.

Working breeds are working for a reason. They need a job to do and are generally harder work than non working types or breeds.

Wanting to do a long walk on weekends isn’t a good enough reason to get a working or high energy breed. You are potentially making your life so much harder than it needs to be.

Get help with training before your puppy/dog comes home and continue with training, at least until your dog is an adult.

If you need help with behaviour, do so sooner rather than later. Even puppies and dogs who are bred and raised amazingly can have challenges.

Dogs are emotional beings who we bring into our homes. Do your best by them, love them, and enjoy your time together🐾🐾.

Sunny walks with Freya and time to chill and watch the world go by
30/09/2025

Sunny walks with Freya and time to chill and watch the world go by

Thank you to Halcyon Hounds this week Brodie was awarded his Level one award Brodie enjoy’s Emma Gowler classes and I lo...
29/08/2025

Thank you to Halcyon Hounds this week Brodie was awarded his Level one award
Brodie enjoy’s Emma Gowler classes and I love to learn from and support other fantastic local trainers 🐾

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Benji and his Mum for a few 1:1 sessions to help with some resources guarding behaviour...
26/08/2025

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Benji and his Mum for a few 1:1 sessions to help with some resources guarding behaviours and building his confidence around the new visiting family Baby 🐾

Cutie Rodri enjoying his morning stroll 🥰
07/07/2025

Cutie Rodri enjoying his morning stroll 🥰

23/06/2025

🐾Dog Walking🐾

I have a few spaces become available to offer regular walks to my clients and their dogs, these are limited as I only have specific days/times available. Whether your working or don’t find time to fit a dog walk in, think your dog would benefit, grow in confidence and be more comfortable being walked by a trainer who understands your dogs specific needs and behaviour, if your struggling and feel anxious walking your dog yourself then please get in touch I can help support your dogs individual training needs helping them to develop polite social skills and grow in confidence.

I do not allow dogs in my company of lead at anytime the safety of dogs in my care always comes first.
£25 hour walk
Fully insured, first aid trained
My van is crated out to follow correct and safe guidelines when travelling with your dogs.

Lovely calm solo walks for Murphy and Freddie this morning ❤️
11/06/2025

Lovely calm solo walks for Murphy and Freddie this morning ❤️

Tux 😍 this handsome chap joins me weekly for walks where we practice giving him space around things that can make him re...
21/05/2025

Tux 😍 this handsome chap joins me weekly for walks where we practice giving him space around things that can make him react, being a Border Collie he often struggles to control his strong instinct to stop things moving. He has come on so much over the past few months and is enjoying the environment around him much more now 🐾

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