Group Classes
Focused, Fun, Effective.
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter classes.
Dog training isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are our clients. That’s why our dog training classes in Harlow, Hertford, Bishops Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Epping are designed to be bold, flexible, and purpose-built for real life. From group obedience classes to urban obedience and neutral walks, we focus on building confident, reliable dogs in real-world environments.
RISE:BASE
An all-levels group obedience class held in secure fields across Epping, Harlow, and Hertford. This class focuses on building a solid foundation of obedience skills in a safe, structured environment, helping dogs of all ages and abilities become confident and reliable.
RISE:URBAN
A small-group urban obedience class held in Bishops Stortford, Hertford, and Epping town centres and high streets. This session teaches dogs to stay attentive, controlled, and confident in busy, distracting urban environments.
RISE:PACE
A small-group walk and train session led by a trainer in Sawbridgeworth and Harlow. Perfect for practising neutrality, focus, and lead walking, this class gives dogs real-world exposure while reinforcing calm, controlled behaviour in a social setting.
RISE:SYNC
Our free monthly group walk in Harlow and Hertford. A relaxed opportunity for dogs and owners to practice calm, controlled walks, socialise, and enjoy positive, structured interaction in a safe group setting.
EDGE:URBAN
An advanced urban obedience class held in Epping, Hertford, and Bishops Stortford. Designed for experienced dogs, this session focuses on high-level obedience, attention, and reliability in complex urban environments with distractions.
EDGE:CLUB
An open-field, uninstructed meet-up for advanced clients, held in secure fields in Epping, Bishops Stortford, and Hertford. A chance for confident dogs to practice skills independently while working safely around other experienced dogs and handlers.
Group Class FAQs
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RISE: classes are designed for dogs at all levels, focusing on building solid obedience foundations, improving focus, and practicing skills in real-world environments. They combine structured training with controlled socialisation and exposure in fields, walks, and urban settings.
EDGE: classes are for advanced dogs who already have reliable obedience skills. These sessions focus on high-level control, precision, and independent reliability in more challenging environments, including urban distractions and open-field meet-ups. EDGE: classes are ideal for dogs ready to refine their skills and take their training to the next level.
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We keep our class sizes small - usually between 6–8 dogs - to ensure each owner gets personal guidance and every dog has the space to work comfortably. Smaller groups help maintain a calm environment and maximise training time for you and your dog.
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This depends on the level and triggers of your dog’s reactivity. We want all dogs to feel safe and supported, so if your dog struggles around other dogs or people, you’ll need to start with a Private Lesson first. Once your dog is comfortable, we can help transition them into a suitable group class.
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No - and here’s why that’s actually a good thing! At ASCENDK9, puppies are integrated into our mixed-age group classes from the start. This gives them the opportunity to learn alongside calm, well-trained older dogs, helping them develop social skills, confidence, and focus in a more natural, real-world way.
Rather than just playing with other puppies, they’re exposed to a variety of ages, breeds, and temperaments, which sets them up for better behaviour as they grow.
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You’ll receive a confirmation email upon booking with a detailed list of what to bring. However, for all lessons and classes, owners should always bring:
A fixed-length lead
Plenty of food to reinforce behaviours
Poo bags
Appropriate footwear for outdoor training
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Yes, you can bring multiple dogs, but each dog must have its own handler to ensure they receive the attention they need during exercises.
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We’re not just about teaching commands - we focus on real-life results. Training with ASCENDK9 means:
Small class sizes for more 1-1 support
Friendly, supportive community of dog owners
Proven, reward-based methods tailored to your dog
Access to our exclusive Client Community Group
Fun, engaging training you and your dog will love
