Walk & Train Edinburgh

Frequently Asked Questions About Walk & Train Edinburgh

What type of dog does Walk & Train Edinburgh specialise in helping?

Walk & Train Edinburgh is particularly well-regarded for work with reactive, nervous and anxious dogs across the city. Owners we hear from have brought border terriers, miniature schnauzers, border collies, German shepherds and lurchers struggling with reactivity towards other dogs, people or unfamiliar environments. Many tell us they'd worked with multiple trainers elsewhere before finding the expertise needed here, one border terrier owner had tried seven trainers previously. The approach focuses on building confidence and helping both dog and handler communicate more effectively.

Does Walk & Train Edinburgh offer residential training programmes?

Yes, residential training is a core service at Walk & Train Edinburgh, typically running for four to six weeks. Dogs stay with trainers Linnea and Gregor and work intensively on recall, lead walking, reactivity and socialisation. Owners tell us they receive regular progress videos and messages throughout the stay, followed by handover sessions to transfer skills. A West Highland white terrier owner described the difference as 'incredible' after four weeks, while a Hungarian vizsla that had been extremely reactive towards other dogs made transformative progress during a six-week programme.

What kind of ongoing support does Walk & Train Edinburgh provide after training?

Walk & Train Edinburgh offers continued support beyond initial sessions through one-to-one follow-ups, group classes and GRC (Gundog Response to Commands) training. Owners describe trainers Linnea and Gregor as highly accessible, available to answer questions and provide guidance as dogs settle back home. A lurcher owner mentioned a year of ongoing work helped them get over setbacks more quickly, while a cocker spaniel family valued the handover session and instruments provided to maintain skills long-term. The business also runs a supportive community for owners working through similar challenges.

Can Walk & Train Edinburgh help with specific behavioural issues like recall and lead walking?

Yes, recall and lead walking are frequent focus areas at Walk & Train Edinburgh. A cocker spaniel that constantly pulled on lead and had unreliable recall improved so dramatically during residential training that the owner later walked him home off-lead after losing his lead on an evening walk. A West Highland white terrier developed 'great recall' and now explores woods confidently, staying in sight and returning when asked. Owners consistently describe walks transforming from stressful endurance tests into enjoyable outings where they trust their dog off-lead in parks and on beaches.

Does Walk & Train Edinburgh offer day care or social dog walking in addition to training?

Yes, alongside private training sessions, Walk & Train Edinburgh runs day care and social group walks led by trainer Gregor. A miniature schnauzer initially too nervous to meet other dogs eventually joined the day care group after gradual introduction. A border collie owner joined Gregor on a social walk and described his ability to balance multiple dogs with differing personalities as 'an art', carefully integrating their sensitive dog into the group. This real-world socialisation complements the training work and helps dogs practise skills in controlled, supportive environments around Edinburgh.