Heeling Crash Course for Spaniels - Self Paced

Stop pulling - Start heeling

Does your spaniel pull like a train on the lead?


Imagine that you could enjoy your walks together, stress free.

No more frustration, shoulder pain, or embarrassment. No more whimpering, panting, bunny-hopping or pavement-swimming spaniel.

INSTEAD: Happy, attentive heel until released to sniff or run

Not a spaniel? No problem. They can be an honorary spaniel for this course ;)

Don't want to use harsh corrections or mean-looking tools? No problem, this course is 100% reward-based.
I'm Aleks and I help people with busy, crazy, energetic dogs, (esp. spaniels) to create a fun-filled and happy life together.

I make training easy, effective and fun.
I created this course, because almost ALL of my spaniel clients ask for help with pulling on the lead.

They'd tried every harnesses, collar and lead under the sun and all of the tips on Youtube and FB.

They see other dogs walking nicely, why is theirs always ping-ponging, zig-zagging, panting and swimming the pavement? 

Walks on a lead are no longer fun. Disconnection and frustration at both ends of the lead.
Is this your experience too?

I've got you. You're in the right place.

Let's to start looking forward to relaxing and fulfilling walks.

How it works

In this crash course, I will teach you hands-on how to stop the pulling and start heeling.

We start by creating a training plan based on your goals.

Your new heeling skills will transform your walks and give your dog a mental workout.

You will learn how to work though the over-excitement and how to help your dog focus.

Your'll be able to use distractions to your advantage. The very reason for pulling will become the reward for heeling.

As a side-effect, your recall will probably improve too. Your dog will settle down easier after fulfilling walks and training sessions.

You will feel regain your confidence and you'll look forward to training together outside.

What's inside

  • A complete step-by-step recipe to stop pulling
  • 10 lessons packed with concepts and practical training exercises 
  • Short and clear video tutorials for each exercise
  • Printable worksheets, training plans and step by step instructions
  • Your own personalised heel training plan
  • Student support community
  • As much personal support as you choose
  • A choice of 3 extra resource packs

Course Pricing

Basic

£85

  • Get the course (without personal support)

    • 3 months access to the course materials (92 days)
    • Example session plan and a template to design your own
    • Access to the student support group on FB
Make it yours

Supported

£145

  • Get the content with personal support and additional materials

    • 6 months access to the full course (183 days)
    • 2 months support on WhatsApp
    • 6 session plans + template to make your own
    • 3 warm up games to start your session
    • 3 fulfilment games to make training and walks more interesting
    • Access to the student support group on FB
Make it yours

Personalised 1-1 Programme

£320

  • Get the content with tailored support and materials

    • Unlimited access to the course (keep forever)
    • 3 months support on WhatsApp
    • 10 session plans tailored to you and your goal (plus a template)
    • 4 x 30 minute 1-1 video lessons
    • 3 warm up games to start your session
    • 3 fulfilment games to make training and walks more interesting
    • Access to the student support group on FB
Make it yours

What the students say

(You can find these and many more testimonials on Synchro Dog Facebook and Google business pages)

Jennifer and Jam

Cocker Spaniel

"I have just completed the heeling crash course with Aleks. I’ve tried many approaches to master heelwork with Jam and really had minimal success, he is now 4 years old and has caused me many shoulder yanks and a broken elbow. The progress in this short course has been mind blowing. Aleks has a great ability to break down tasks into bite sized chunks that means the dog has a high success rate without frustration. The steps in the course made so much sense and were fun… I didn’t feel any task was a chore. We can now do 300m at heel in 2 places and are working on generalising this in other areas now. It will take a while for this new way to become the norm everywhere but I can see light at the end of the tunnel now…when there wasn’t even a flicker last week. Very grateful to you Aleks!"

Katy and Snoop

Cocker Spaniel

"I signed up to Aleks’ loose lead crash course with our adolescent spaniel. He had developed the typical spaniel thing of “nose down, pull ahead, this is my walk” attitude. The course set fantastic foundations for future training. We now utilise the training techniques to focus him before every walk and he is becoming a joy to be out and about with. Most of the time he is able to walk to heel past other dogs, live stock and interesting smelling grass- something that seemed to be a lifetime away about 4 months ago. Would 100% recommend the course."

Marian and Barney

Cocker Spaniel

"I have just completed the Heeling Crash Course for Spaniels. The course is presented in easy to follow bite size chunks with clear video examples to follow. Barney is not walking to heel yet without pulling but he can now do both in short bursts thanks to Alex's clear instructions. More importantly, I now have the tools to continue to build on his new skills step at a time. I can highly recommend this course and Alex's as a trainer"

Nataliya and Tie

Cocker Spaniel

"I recently did walk to heel crash course and it’s been fantastic. Our 7 month WCS pulled like a train, my whole body used to ache after our walks but not now. Just in 5 day off working with Alexandra and following her positive, engaging and fun exercises, our boy walks to heel and it’s finally a pleasure to be out with him. I am sure will be doing more courses with Alexandra."

Shazza and Thistle

Springer Spaniel

"Highly recommend Aleks, she's an amazing knowledgeable and dedicated trainer. Her fantastic reward based teaching method is brilliant. Step by step guided learning for both you and your dog with all the support and helpful advice you need along the way. Thanks Aleks, the frantic scrabbling has gone and walks are a lot more enjoyable 😊"

Jessica and Max

Cocker Spaniel

"Very helpful, the tasks set were easy to follow and and easy to keep up with, and efficient worked more than I thought they would very knowledgeable highly recommend to anyone."

Grace and Merlin

Working Cocker

"We took part in the Side Spaniel challenge [note: this is now called Heeling Crash Course for Spaniels] - Aleks is so positive, clear and calm and explains things so well. She gave such constructive feedback and the progress we have made with our spaniel and rescue pup from this virtual training that she kindly pro ided free of charge is brilliant! I would really recommend her 😍 "

More about your instructor

Aleksandra Borawska

Hi, I'm Aleks!

I help people with crazy, lovable, sassy young spaniels to build a happy life together. 

I support them in learning the skills they need to be able to bring their dog anywhere with them and have wonderful adventures together. 

I help them decipher their adolescent spaniel, discover how to harness their talents and create a true partnership.

I am a co-founder of Scurry Dog, a dog sport inspired by spaniels and developed for all active pets who want to play gundog games without bangs, guns and birds.

I'm an accredited dog training instructor with IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers), a former Mantrailing UK instructor and a UK College of Scent Dogs instructor.

I've got 11 years of intensive practical experience in training and behaviour modification, with thousands of happy clients and successful behaviour modification programmes.

My life is all about dogs, voracious learning, training projects and outdoor adventures. Whenever possible, shared with friends and their dogs.

I live in the breath-taking Afan Valley in South Wales with my 5 dogs, including a working Cocker, Springer Spaniel, a Labrador Retriever, a Collie mix and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. We train and compete in several dog disciplines, including Scurry Dog, scent detection, competition obedience, working gundog tests and GRC/Canine Athletics. In winter, during the shooting season, we're part of the beating team on two local shoots.

Course Pricing

Basic

£85

  • Get the course (without personal support)

    • 3 months access to the course materials (92 days)
    • Example session plan and a template to design your own
    • Access to the student support group on FB
Make it yours

Supported

£145

  • Get the content with personal support and additional materials

    • 6 months access to the full course (183 days)
    • 2 months support on WhatsApp
    • 6 session plans + template to make your own
    • 3 warm up games to start your session
    • 3 fulfilment games to make training and walks more interesting
    • Access to the student support group on FB
Make it yours

Personalised 1-1 Programme

£320

  • Get the content with tailored support and materials

    • Unlimited access to the course (keep forever)
    • 3 months support on WhatsApp
    • 10 session plans tailored to you and your goal (plus a template)
    • 4 x 30 minute 1-1 video lessons
    • 3 warm up games to start your session
    • 3 fulfilment games to make training and walks more interesting
    • Access to the student support group on FB
Make it yours

Sneaky peek inside the course syllabus

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