Leash walking
A workshop to discover how a walk with your dog on a leash can be a real sharing experience, and not a constraint or worse, a moment of conflict.
During this workshop, you will learn ways to improve communication with your dog. You will live experiences that will teach you how to understand why a dog pulls or stops and no longer moves forward, and you will learn how to help the dog.
Leash walks will turn into adventures for you and your dog, during which you will grow together, while strengthening your bond.
To sign-up or for more information, please call or email me at 079-216-5445 or cecilia@dogsecrets.ch
Morning
Location: Engollon, next to the forest
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Complimentary coffee/tea, theory
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
A set of exercises to become aware of the space inside the leash, to learn the difference between leading, pulling and blocking, acquiring some practical tips to communicate more clearly with the dog
Afternoon
Urban location:
To be defined according to the needs and desires of the participants
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Work in groups of 4 maximum.
We will go for short walks of approx. 15 minutes in urban areas. During this time, I will accompany one binôme (owner/dog) at a time, while the group follows and observes.
3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
De-briefing and possibly plan for next steps.
Price: 50 CHF
Registration is validated upon receipt of payment.
In case of cancellation the amount will be refunded only if announced up to 1 week before the start of the workshop.
Times and locations may vary depending on weather conditions, in which case we will decide as a group how to proceed.
Depending on the number of participants, the program can be adapted. In this case, we will discuss it as a group: time and duration of the lunch break, and the schedule for the afternoon.
FAQ
What is the date of the next workshop?
May 25, 2025
How can we pay?
You can pay by Twint or e-banking.
Until what date are registrations accepted?
Approximately 3 days before the workshop date, but with flexibility.
What will happen if there are not enough participants? Will the workshop be canceled?
It will depend on the number. The workshop may be postponed. But in principle, no, I won't cancel.
In the event of a change (weather), how will we organize ourselves?
If the weather forces us to change the date, I will send a Doodle to set a new date.
How will we communicate?
There is a WhatsApp group for communication, participants are added to the group once signed-up.
Can two of us come to accompany one dog?
Yes, you just have to tell me in advance.
In the afternoon, if there are more than 5 participants, what do we do?
There may be two groups, the program will be revised depending on the number of participants.
If there are two groups, while the first group is working, what will the others do in the meantime?
People who are not working can take a longer break/walk with their dog, the program will be reviewed depending on the number of participants.
If my dog has trouble staying alone in the car, can I stay with him?
The goal is to avoid stress for the dogs. We will discuss each case individually, and I will do what is necessary to ensure everyone benefits as much as possible from the experience, without stress, fear, or anything else.
Are there any other workshops already scheduled?
The idea is to offer several workshops to progress together. Depending on demand, I will set other dates and publish them on social media. At the end of each workshop, there will be the opportunity to organize the next steps to move forward together by setting goals based on the wishes of each one.