Taking the Lead is a private companion dog training club operating at the foot of Boxhill in Dorking, Surrey. We are Kennel Club listed and the club is run by Ruth Dunning FCPDT.

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Classes available include a Puppy Foundation Course, Puppy/Beginner and Intermediate/Adult Companion Obedience, Advanced Companion Obedience,      Kennel Club Good Citizen Courses and Heelwork to Music.                     

One-to-One Lessons in General Obedience and Handling e.g. recall and lead-walking, are available, also for Problem Solving. We offer 1-2-1 sessions at your home, also for  first-time puppy owners. 

Throughout the year we hold a variety of training days and information         evenings including Beginners Gundog Day and First Aid for Dog Owners.

We have enclosed paddocks so classes will be outside in a natural environment      whenever possible, and stock control is included in the curriculum. There is on-site car parking available.

                       Our method of training is motivational, with toys and treats,       training your  dog to          'want to learn'.