Walk + Train

Confident Walks Ahead.

Walk + Train is our structured coaching programme that combines purposeful walking with real-world, in-the-moment training.

Each session is intentionally designed to build focus, engagement, and reliable behaviour in everyday environments. Training is seamlessly integrated into the walk and tailored to your dog’s individual needs, including loose lead walking, calm neutrality around distractions, improved responsiveness, and better decision-making in real-life situations.

Rather than simply exercising your dog, Walk + Train focuses on developing the foundations that make life easier day to day: calmer walks, clearer communication, and a dog who can operate confidently and appropriately in the real world.

Walk + Train is available to existing clients across Harlow, Sawbridgeworth, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertford, and Epping Forest.

What is Walk + Train?

A German Shepherd police dog standing alert on a grassy field, next to a handler dressed in black outdoor clothing and boots, with a background of autumn trees and a clear blue sky.

Walk + Train is a structured monthly coaching programme designed to create real-world behaviour change through consistency, repetition, and ongoing support.

This is not a casual walking service. It is a progressive training programme delivered in real-life environments.

To ensure the right level of support, we offer two subscription programme levels depending on your dog’s needs and goals.

Programme Options

W+T #1 - Weekly Coaching Session

One structured Walk + Train session per week.

Designed for:

  • Building foundations

  • Improving engagement and focus

  • Developing consistency over time

W+T #2 - Twice Weekly Coaching Sessions

Two structured Walk + Train sessions per week.

Designed for:

  • Faster progression

  • Dogs needing more support or repetition

  • Reactivity, recall or impulse control cases

Real results from Walk + Train clients

Real progress comes from consistency, structure, and real-world training. Here’s what that looks like for our Walk + Train clients.

“The communication and support have been exceptional. The video updates give me clear things to focus on and I feel far more confident training my dog.”
— Nichola, Cocker Spaniel Owner
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A brown and black dog sitting on grass, wearing a harness, with a person nearby. In the background, another black dog is sitting next to a wooden structure, on a grassy field.

What’s included in every programme

  • One-to-one structured Walk & Train sessions with the trainer

  • Real-world, local training environments (not controlled fields only)

  • Engagement, focus and behaviour development work

  • Weekly progress updates and feedback

  • Monthly progress report with clear next-step guidance for ongoing improvement

Walk + Train is built around one principle

Dogs don’t change through one-off sessions. They change through structured repetition in real-life environments.

Consistency, clarity, and ongoing coaching are what create lasting behaviour change.

Ready to get started?

If you would like to be considered for the next intake period, you can join the enquiry list below.

Looking for a Walk & Train space?

Walk + Train is available to existing ASCENDK9 clients only.

If you are already a client, you can register your interest below to join the waitlist for future availability.

If you are new to ASCENDK9, the first step is to book an initial consultation

This allows us to assess your dog and determine the most appropriate training pathway before joining the programme.

Once on the waitlist, you will be notified when a space becomes available for Walk + Train.