Mindful Meetup (25th Jan 2026)
RSPB St Aidans
Available spots
Service Description
Are you an owner of a selectively social butterfly? Me too! I have to say in the early days of owning a reactive dog, I found it daunting to get out there - the prospect of bumping into the 'he's friendly' crowd filled me with dread! But I knew to make progress in our training journey we needed to get out there. I was extremely grateful to have found some fellow friends and trainers to join walks with, I realised that owning a reactive dog didn't need to be lonely or actually that scary, if you found the right people. This is where our Wise K9 - Mindful Meetups (previously Sunday Strolls) comes into play, where: You can mingle with fellow dog owners in a relaxed, no judgemental group. There is safety in numbers, and quite often if someone with an off lead dog sees a group of dogs on lead, the off lead dogs are called back - and when needed I am not afraid to advocate for the group! Dogs aren't forced into interactions, there is no head on interactions in the group - we use parallel walking and distance to promote confidence and calmness. Locations and times are chosen wisely such that we can have space as needed. Over time the dogs naturally become more comfortable and confident and the gaps between dogs will go from 10-20 meters to less than a meter and some lovely mutual sniffs! Off lead play isn't every dogs flavour, sociallisation is also just been happy to be around fellow humans and dogs, enjoying sniffs, treats and scenery. Next Mindful Meetups: 25th Jan, 3-4pm - St Aidans RSPB, LS26 8AL 1st Feb 08:30 - 09:30 am Newmillerdam, WF2 6QQ 💵 Free !!
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Wise K9 Dog Training subscribes to only using force free, scientifically based, modern training and behaviour modification methods. Harsh handling is discouraged with the use of positive reinforcement taking place instead. All training is confidential between dog trainer and client. Wise K9 Dog Training does not allow the use of any piece of equipment that would be aversive (i.e. can cause pain and discomfort, be this physical of mentally). This includes slip leads, choke chains, pinch collars, shock collars, rattle cans, spray bottles, compressed air canisters or any other device or method that can potentially cause harm, pain, suffering or fear to the dog. Clients are highly discouraged from intimidation tactics. Any clients who continue to use such methods including harsh handling despite being asked not to do so will be asked to leave class or the one to one session with no refund given. TERMS AND CONDITIONS These Terms and Conditions are in place for the safety and welfare of our clients. We reserve the right to change these terms and conditions at any time. Any changes will come into effect immediately. It is the responsibility of our clients to read these terms and conditions in full. Please make sure you have read and understood the terms and conditions before you make a booking/proceed with a class. By placing a booking you are deemed to have read, understood and agreed to them. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us. TRAINING CLASSES Booking and payment in advance is needed to secure a place on any course. Places are limited to allow for appropriate dog to trainer ratio. Payments for lessons are non-transferable and non-refundable. You must not knowingly book a dog onto any course or workshop which shows aggression or nervousness. We reserve the right to excuse any dog that is aggressive or deemed not to be coping in class. If you do not advise us of the potential problems and disclose it in the booking process and your dog displays any aggression in class you will not be entitled to a refund. If you are unsure if your dog will be suitable for classes and have not made contact with us to discuss and assess your dog before your attendance you will not be refunded if your dog is not suitable for the class which you have booked.
Contact Details
07731873881
hello@wisek9dogtraining.co.uk
Ridings Way, Lofthouse Gate, Lofthouse, Wakefield, UK