Take The Lead Dog Training

Jamie Penrith is the driving force behind Take The Lead Training, bringing over 25 years of hands-on experience with dogs in the most demanding environments. A former police dog handler for a decade, Jamie knows what it takes to train dogs not just for obedience, but for reliable control in real-life situations.

From consulting with animal welfare organisations to working directly with private owners, Jamie has guided thousands of dogs—preventing livestock chasing, managing predatory behaviours, and building confident, well-behaved puppies. His approach is grounded in clarity, fairness, and evidence-based methods, making him one of the UK’s most trusted authorities on behaviour and obedience.