Loose Lead Walking Training in Suffolk & Essex
Pulling is the problem most owners message Josh about first. Loose lead walking is a core outcome of the 5 Day Intensive Boot Camp, covered by its conditional guarantee, and you learn how to keep it going.
- Boot Camp £1,500
- Residential from £3,300
- Lifetime WhatsApp support
Walk further. Worry less.
A dog that pulls turns every walk into hard work. Josh trains loose lead walking in the places you actually walk, then teaches you to maintain it.
What's going on
- Pulling on the lead, every walk
- Overexcitement and poor impulse control
- Reactivity around other dogs
- Can't settle at home or in public
What you actually want
- A dog that walks beside you, not against you
- Walking further and worrying less
- To enjoy owning your dog again
Also see: Reactive dog training · Recall training
How loose lead walking is taught
Trained where you walk
Training happens in real environments, including streets, parks and cafés, not just a quiet training space.
Repetition that sticks
Meaningful change needs consistent time, purposeful repetition and real-world exposure. That is why the Boot Camp runs five days in a row and Residential runs for weeks.
You learn it too
You do not just get a trained dog back. You get the skills to maintain it, through full owner coaching and a full handover.
Progress you can see
Boot Camp includes daily video, photo and written updates and nightly homework. Residential includes regular photo and video updates.
Support afterwards
Lifetime WhatsApp support is included, so you can ask Josh when something comes up later.
A free place to start
Not ready to book? Start with the free "Fix The Pull" loose lead walking mini course.
Which programme for loose lead walking?
Loose lead walking and reliable recall are the agreed outcomes of the Boot Camp guarantee. Residential suits dogs that need more time, or owners who want Josh to take on the greatest share of the training.
5 Day Intensive Boot Camp, £1,500
Five days of intensive training, Monday to Friday, in real environments. Josh collects and returns your dog each day. Full owner coaching, daily progress updates, nightly homework, equipment included and lifetime WhatsApp support.
See the Boot Camp →Residential, 3 weeks £3,300 or 4 weeks £4,000
Your dog lives with Josh in his home, not a kennel, for structured, immersive training. Includes a comprehensive handover, a private owner coaching session for every week of the stay, and lifetime WhatsApp support. Open to dogs from anywhere in the UK.
See Residential →If we agree on outcomes and your dog doesn't get there, Josh keeps working with you.
On the Boot Camp the agreed outcomes are loose lead walking and reliable recall. If they aren't reached, Josh continues working with you at no extra training cost, provided the agreed programme terms and owner responsibilities have been followed. Residential carries the same conditional guarantee for the training outcomes agreed with you beforehand.
Aggression and severe anxiety are excluded. No programme can promise to completely remove every behavioural issue, and Josh won't pretend otherwise. Full terms are confirmed on your call.
What owners say
Brand K9 is rated 5.0 on Google from 148 reviews across all programmes. Read more client reviews.
"Before the bootcamp Dolly was notoriously pulling on the lead, she is now able to walk nicely next to us even in the most busy places, her recall and engagement with us has also massively improved, she can also settle much better in busy places."
"Josh worked wonders with our 10 month old Cockapoo during his 5 day intensive Boot Camp. … Having started with zero recall, pulling on the lead and struggling to settle, Marlow is now well on his way to becoming a really good boy! … Josh kept us fully up to date throughout the week, sending regular updates and videos so we could see how each day was going."
"Lead walking was one of our biggest struggles. Despite following online tutorials, we just couldn't give her the same consistency that a residential program could. … In the lead-up and throughout her stay, Josh's communication was brilliant. We received multiple updates and videos each day, with clear explanations of what he was doing, why, and how we should continue the training once she was home."
Google reviews from Brand K9 clients, shortened in places. Dolly and Marlow did the Boot Camp. Miso stayed on Residential.
Your questions, answered
How do you stop a dog pulling on the lead?
Josh trains loose lead walking in real environments with consistent, purposeful repetition, then coaches you so you can keep it going. The method is individual to your dog and explained openly.
How much does loose lead walking training cost?
The 5 Day Intensive Boot Camp is £1,500. Residential is £3,300 for 3 weeks or £4,000 for 4 weeks.
Is loose lead walking guaranteed?
On the Boot Camp, loose lead walking and reliable recall are the agreed outcomes. If they are not reached, Josh continues working with you at no extra training cost, provided the agreed programme terms and owner responsibilities have been followed. Full terms are confirmed on your call.
Will it work for me as well as for Josh?
That is why owner coaching is part of every programme. You are taught how to maintain the results, so your dog is not only good for Josh.
Do you use e-collars?
Among other methods, yes. Used transparently and appropriately for the individual dog, not as a default.
Where does the training take place?
Boot Camp currently runs in Ipswich/Suffolk and Braintree/Essex, in real environments such as streets, parks and cafés. Residential takes place at Josh's home in Suffolk and Essex, and dogs can come from anywhere in the UK.
Is there anything free to try first?
Yes. The free "Fix The Pull" mini course covers loose lead walking and comes straight to your inbox.
Ready to talk about your dog?
Message Josh on WhatsApp or book a short free call. He will tell you straight whether he can help and which programme fits.
Not ready yet? Start with the free Loose Lead Walking mini course.