If you're looking to learn how to teach your dog a reliable 'come when called' then this is the course for you. A multi-day intense course to give you the opportunity to develop a rapid recall to a whistle.

​Discover how dogs learn, how to build a solid recall step by step and how to progress out in the real world. Building a good recall with your dog ensures your relationship is positive and the ability for more freedom.

​On this course we focus on teaching a recall to a whistle for consistency, reliability and distance control.

What topics do we cover?
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Understanding how to motivate your dog
Body language
How dogs learn
Introducing the whistle
Long line handling
Building a 'following' response on and off lead
Training at home
Training beyond home
Distraction Training
Problem solving

​What do we do differently?
Unlike many other courses, this course is mostly run outdoors in realistic situations so that you and your dog learn together and can apply what you learn to your daily routine with some distractions.

Requirements
​A secure collar with name/council tag
A regular lead
Water bowl
A very good amount and variety of tasty treats
Their favourite toys
Sturdy and ideally waterproof trainers
Waterproof jacket 
Warm weather clothing
Poo bags

UPCOMING COURSE DATES

Next Course 2026
​TBC

• All breeds and dogs over 6 months are encouraged to attend as long as they are fully vaccinated
• Not all dogs benefit from group training as some specific behavioural issues are best tackled on a one on one basis
• Dogs attending need to be sociable with people and other dogs
• Please contact us if you are unsure so we can discuss this with you and your options if this is the case
• The course is run outdoors so it is weather/ numbers dependent​

2 days of learning and fun for only $300

Includes free whistle and lanyard
​Coffee, tea & biscuits provided
All family welcome

Location
Dunedin

​Notes:
The 2 days are designed to be progressive, so all days must be attended.
There is an element of theory, demonstration and practical training every day.
​The dogs have many rest periods throughout each day.
To secure your place on the course, payment must be made within 48 hours of your registration.
Dogs must be fully vaccinated.
Limited spaces.