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Recall & Highland Focus

Build a reliable recall, a dog who stays focused on you, and an emergency stop you can trust – wherever your Highland adventures take you.

Open hills, beaches and moorland are full of exciting sights and smells. Together we'll work on whistle recall, engagement, long-line handling and an emergency stop, step by step around real-world distractions – so you and your dog can enjoy more freedom with confidence.

Building Recall, Focus and Emergency Stops

Out on the hills, beaches and moorland, a dog who comes back when called has far more freedom. These are the three skills we build together, step by step, at your dog's pace.

Reliable Recall

We build recall from the ground up, using your dog's own motivations and introducing a whistle recall, so coming back becomes the best choice every time.

Highland Focus

Engagement and long-line handling help your dog stay connected with you, while we work around progressively harder distractions like wildlife, sheep and scents.

Emergency Stop

A clear emergency stop lets you halt your dog at a distance when it matters most, giving you peace of mind near roads, livestock or cliff edges.

Recall & Highland Focus - complete 1:1 package

£250

Mileage is charged at 45p per mile over 15 miles from Helmsdale.

Initial consultation - 90 minutes

Assess the dog's recall, motivations, arousal levels and the owner's goals.

Three practical outdoor sessions - 60 minutes each

Recall foundations, whistle recall, emergency stops, engagement, long-line handling and working around progressively harder distractions.

Personalised training plan

Written guidance and exercises to practice between sessions.

Follow-up support

Email or WhatsApp support for 6 weeks, totalling 1 hour per week.

Ready to Enjoy More Confident Walks?

Whether you’re working on recall, managing distractions or building reliable close-control skills, I’d love to hear about you and your dog.

Get in touch to discuss your training goals and whether the Highland Focus package is right for you.

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