Dog Recall Training in Suffolk & Essex
Off-lead freedom starts with a recall you can trust. Reliable recall is a core outcome of the 5 Day Intensive Boot Camp, covered by its conditional guarantee, and reliable off-lead training is one of Josh's specialisms.
- Boot Camp £1,500
- Residential from £3,300
- Lifetime WhatsApp support
A recall you can trust, not one you hope for
If your dog only comes back when it suits them, off-lead walks stay stressful. Josh trains recall in real environments full of the distractions your dog actually meets.
What's going on
- Recall you can't rely on
- Lack of engagement
- Overexcitement and poor impulse control
- Pulling on the lead, every walk
What you actually want
- Recall you can trust off lead
- Off-lead freedom
- A dog that pays attention to you
Also see: Reactive dog training · Loose lead walking
How recall is built
Real-world distractions
Training happens in streets, parks, cafés and busy environments, so recall is tested where it matters.
Engagement and impulse control
Recall sits on top of a dog that pays attention to you and can control itself, so Josh works on engagement and impulse control alongside it.
Equipment explained openly
Josh specialises in reliable off-lead training. Equipment, including e-collars among other methods, is explained openly and used appropriately for the individual dog, not as a default.
You are coached too
Full owner coaching and a full handover mean you know how to maintain recall once your dog is home.
Updates you can follow
Regular video and photo updates show how your dog is getting on.
Support afterwards
Lifetime WhatsApp support is included for ongoing training questions.
Which programme for recall?
Reliable recall and loose lead walking are the agreed outcomes of the Boot Camp guarantee. Residential suits dogs that need more time, or owners who want Josh to take on the greatest share of the training.
5 Day Intensive Boot Camp, £1,500
Five days of intensive training, Monday to Friday, in real environments. Josh collects and returns your dog each day. Full owner coaching, daily progress updates, nightly homework, equipment included and lifetime WhatsApp support.
See the Boot Camp →Residential, 3 weeks £3,300 or 4 weeks £4,000
Your dog lives with Josh in his home, not a kennel, for structured, immersive training. Includes a comprehensive handover, a private owner coaching session for every week of the stay, and lifetime WhatsApp support. Open to dogs from anywhere in the UK.
See Residential →If we agree on outcomes and your dog doesn't get there, Josh keeps working with you.
On the Boot Camp the agreed outcomes are loose lead walking and reliable recall. If they aren't reached, Josh continues working with you at no extra training cost, provided the agreed programme terms and owner responsibilities have been followed. Residential carries the same conditional guarantee for the training outcomes agreed with you beforehand.
Aggression and severe anxiety are excluded. No programme can promise to completely remove every behavioural issue, and Josh won't pretend otherwise. Full terms are confirmed on your call.
What owners say
Brand K9 is rated 5.0 on Google from 148 reviews across all programmes. Read more client reviews.
"Josh worked wonders with our 10 month old Cockapoo during his 5 day intensive Boot Camp. … Having started with zero recall, pulling on the lead and struggling to settle, Marlow is now well on his way to becoming a really good boy! … Josh kept us fully up to date throughout the week, sending regular updates and videos so we could see how each day was going."
"Before the bootcamp Dolly was notoriously pulling on the lead, she is now able to walk nicely next to us even in the most busy places, her recall and engagement with us has also massively improved, she can also settle much better in busy places."
Google reviews from Brand K9 Boot Camp clients, shortened in places.
Your questions, answered
How do you teach a reliable recall?
Josh trains recall in real environments with real distractions, builds engagement and impulse control, and coaches you so you can maintain it. The method is individual to your dog and explained openly.
How much does recall training cost?
The 5 Day Intensive Boot Camp is £1,500. Residential is £3,300 for 3 weeks or £4,000 for 4 weeks.
Is recall guaranteed?
On the Boot Camp, reliable recall and loose lead walking are the agreed outcomes. If they are not reached, Josh continues working with you at no extra training cost, provided the agreed programme terms and owner responsibilities have been followed. Full terms are confirmed on your call.
Can my dog be off lead after the Boot Camp?
Reliable recall and off-lead reliability are what Josh works towards. What is right for your dog depends on the dog, and Josh will tell you straight on your call.
Do you use e-collars?
Among other methods, yes. Used transparently and appropriately for the individual dog, not as a default.
Where does the training take place?
Boot Camp currently runs in Ipswich/Suffolk and Braintree/Essex, in real environments such as streets, parks and cafés. Residential takes place at Josh's home in Suffolk and Essex, and dogs can come from anywhere in the UK.
Do I need to be involved?
Yes. Owner education is part of every programme so you know how to keep recall going at home.
Ready to talk about your dog?
Message Josh on WhatsApp or book a short free call. He will tell you straight whether he can help and which programme fits.
Not ready yet? Start with the free Loose Lead Walking mini course.