HOME OF COMPETITIVE OBEDIENCE
Finally, a dedicated training ground exclusively for us.
SUMMMER ’26 * 121 LESSONS * GROUP TRAINING
121 HIGH PERFORMANCE LESSONS
£45
Building capable dogs and confident handlers from first steps to the competition ring. 60 minutes of training with natural shade, and a cool breeze. A place for partnership, progression, and performance.
MOTIVATIONAL Group self-help days
£15
Work through training challenges and build consistency. Group training days designed specifically for handlers who want structured practice in a supportive, collaborative, simulated show environment.
COMPETITIVE Obedience Half-Day INTENSIVE
£175
An intensive training session designed around you and your dog which can be shared with up to 3 people. 3.5 hours to work through challenges, explore the details, and build a plan for progression.
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OUR AIM: OFFER HARMONIOUS, POSITIVE & PURPOSEFUL OBEDIENCE TRAINING.
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A TRIBUTE TO TWO DOGS THAT SPARKED OUR LOVE FOR DOGS.
HARRY & LUCY
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TRAINING GROUND
Based in North Hampshire, our private 121 and small group sessions take place at our exclusive outdoor training venue just 5 minutes from Junctions 5 and 6 of the M3. Here we focus on positive reinforcement and reward based Competitive Obedience for every level of handler and every breed of dog.
Angela Watson is a Championship level handler, RKC Competitive Obedience Judge, and deputy manager of the South East & East Anglia Inter Regional Crufts Team.
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THE space
‘Creating HARLU was my answer to a common frustration: the need for a training space that truly meets the learning and training needs of competitive obedience handlers and their dogs. This space reflects my journey and passion for creating the best learning experiences and facilities I can.’
OUR COMMITMENTS
‘The pride I feel from every message I receive – that HARLU is helping you feel confident, compete again, and truly enjoy working with your dog – drives me to offer even more training opportunities. My promise is simple: As long as HARLU continues to empower handlers we will keep training with purpose and passion. I am deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey so far, and continues to be.’
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POSITIVE REWARD BASED OMPETITIVE OBEDIENCE TRAINING
At HARLU, we’ve dedicated years to developing and refining our competitive obedience skills and have been lucky enough to compete all over the UK at all levels with our golden retrievers, including Crufts and Championship C. Wherever you are on your obedience journey, we specialise in high stakes handler psychology, ring readiness, and the technical elements of all the classes. If you are tired of repetitive drills, overthinking the mechanics, trying to figure things out by yourself, and the trial anxiety that drains yours and your dog’s joy, you are in the right place.
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COMPETITIVE OBEDIENCE - Angela Watson - North Hampshire 