Social Sundays
Guided Social Learning in the Real World
Social Sundays are small, structured in -person group meets designed to help dogs learn, think, and cope in real-world environments — without becoming overwhelmed or unruly.
Social Sundays:
Exploring your options
Social Sundays is a flexible, long-term support system designed to help you and your dog build confidence, resilience, calmness, and community.
I want all kinds of dogs and guardians to feel welcome and supported in our sessions - whether you've never trained a day in your life, are worried around dogs, just want to get out in the world and learn new skills, or if you have a reactive dog that needs some support to navigate their world with confidence.
Each week, you can choose the session that best fits your dog’s needs - Just because you have a puppy, doesn't mean you can't join the Urban Explorers, likewise for Thoughtful Dogs - They can Urban Explore too!
In fact, you are actively encouraged to switch between the sessions to support well-rounded learning.
Dogs gain confidence from their wins throughout the day - just like humans - so, as long as your dog is enjoying themselves and coping well in the sessions - you can join whichever one you like.
(Unfortunately, reactive dogs may not be suitable for the puppy sessions due to the sensitive periods that puppies experience at various development stages, however, we are happy to discuss this further).
Session Options:
Each week you can choose from the following sessions for your dog. You will gain more of an idea of which is suitable for your dog after attending your first session.
SESSION 1
PUPPY PATHFINDERS
Gentle, confidence-building adventures for puppies & young dogs
Perfect for:
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Puppies learning the world
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Nervous or shy youngsters
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Owners wanting calm early social exposure
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Dogs who benefit from space, predictability and gentle pacing
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Stable adult dogs who enjoy the company of young dogs or are able to comfortably be in their presence.
What we do:
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Calm exploration
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Focus games
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Settling work
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Basic life skills
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Early social confidence
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Decompression with buddies
Why you’ll love it:
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Puppies learn that the world is safe, predictable, and full of small wins.
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Guardians learn how to support calm behaviour from day one, whilst being supported with their puppy training.
SESSION 2
ATTENTION IN ACTION
Focus, recall, and connection around everyday distractions
Perfect for:
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Dogs who are easily distracted
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Dogs who struggle to respond outdoors
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Guardians who want to level up their recall and focus in distracting environments
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Dogs who need mental stimulation + movement
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"Friendly dogs" who just want to be everybody's friend
What we do:
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Engagement games
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Moving focus
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Pattern games
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Recall challenges
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Controlled distraction set-ups
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Handler confidence building
Why you’ll love it:
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This session blends movement, fun and training — perfect for building a responsive, connected dog without pressure.
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Dogs learn to listen amongst distractions, and learn that not every dog is a friend to be made - and that's ok.
SESSION 3
THOUGHTFUL DOGS CLUB
Calm, spacious sessions for sensitive dogs.
Perfect for:
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Dogs who need extra space when training
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Dogs building confidence around others
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Reactive dogs (at safe distances)
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Guardians wanting a gentle, supportive group
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Dogs recovering from surgery or injury
What we do:
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Slow, mindful walking
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Controlled social distance work
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Emotional regulation training
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Nervous-system friendly walks
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Safe exploration whilst in the presence of other dogs
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Guardian mindset coaching to build human confidence too
Why you’ll love it:
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This group is designed for sensitive souls — no need to interact in close proximity to others, no overwhelm, and plenty of support for both dog and handler.
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Having a sensitive or reactive dog can be very isolating and stressful - we aim to change that by offering support rather than being shunned.
SESSION 4
URBAN EXPLORERS
Confidence, novelty, and parkour-style movement in real environments
Perfect for:
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Confident dogs needing challenge
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Sensitive dogs needing to build confidence and resilience
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Young dogs learning problem-solving
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Guardians wanting enrichment + fun
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Adventure-loving pups
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Reactive dogs needing a focus
What we do:
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Intro/novice parkour
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Urban confidence activities
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Scent-work challenges in new environments
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Targeting, climbing, balancing
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Environmental problem-solving
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Explore new textures, surfaces, spaces
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Movement-based confidence building
Why you’ll love it:
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Urban Explorers builds a brave, creative, flexible dog — while giving owners the confidence to explore the world together.
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Movement and achieving goals and rewards does wonders for dogs - whether confident or shy, new to training, or a training whizzkid.
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When dogs achieve wins in their everyday life - they become a more confident and resilient dog, in every aspect of their lives.
Choose Your Plan
You can choose from weekly sessions, or a monthly subscription - the choice is yours
(Throughout March, single sessions are £9, these will rise to £19 on April 1st)
Social Sunday Session
9
* One 40-minute Social Sunday session.
Choose Your Session After Purchase
Weekly Real-Time Outdoor Sessions
Exclusive Online Community
Multiple Dog Training Disciplines Available
Social Sunday Membership
29
Every month
4 x 40-minute Social Sunday session
Choose Your Sessions After Purchase
Weekly Real-Time Outdoor Sessions
Exclusive Online Community
Multiple Dog Training Disciplines Available