Recall & Off-Lead Dog Trainer in Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch
Hi, I’m Krisztina, a fully qualified dog trainer serving Dorset with a 5.0 rating from 35+ clients. I specialise in reliable recall and off-lead freedom for high-prey-drive breeds, plus puppy foundations and loose-lead walking.
Unclip the lead with confidence, using tailored in-home sessions, step-by-step plans, and ongoing support.
How I Can Help Your Dog
Most owners come to me because their dog won’t come back when called around other dogs, people, wildlife, or farm animals. I also help with dogs that pull on the lead or have too much drive to ever feel safe off-lead.
Reliable Recall
There’s no better feeling than watching your dog run free and knowing they’ll come straight back. I’ll build recall that holds up on Hengistbury Head, across Canford Heath, and on a busy Sandbanks beach in July. Using reward-based games, I’ll make returning to you the best choice your dog can make, even around heavy distractions.
True recall isn’t just about freedom; it’s safety. A dog that ignores you around dropped picnic food, rubbish, or busy roads is one vet trip away from disaster.
Off-Lead Freedom
Off-lead freedom for high-prey-drive breeds takes more than treats and hope. I use a low-level, force-free approach, including remote collars where appropriate, always used as a communication tool, never punishment, built on the same methods I trust with my own Beagles.
Off-lead freedom is achievable for even the most driven dogs, with the right approach and the right foundations.
1-to-1 Puppy Training
The best time to start training is the day your puppy comes home. Early foundations prevent most adult behaviour problems, and make the whole journey more enjoyable for both of you. From toilet training and settling at night to socialisation with people, dogs, and everyday sights and sounds, I’ll help you get the basics right from the very start.
I’ll get you started on the right foot from day one, building confidence, focus, and manners in a way that’s fun, kind, and built to last.
Stress-Free Lead Walking
If every walk feels like a battle, the good news is it’s fixable. I’ll teach your dog to walk calmly at your side using positive redirection, so pulling toward every smell, dog, or passer-by stops being the default. We’ll train in the real environments where you actually walk, not just a quiet back garden, so the skills hold up when it matters.
Whether it’s the seafront promenade, Stanpit Marsh, or a busy afternoon in Kings Park, walks should be something you both look forward to.
Your Training Journey
1. Free 15-minute phone consultation
You tell me about your dog and what you’d like to achieve. I tell you honestly whether I’m the right trainer for you. No pressure, no obligation.
2. In-home assessment (1 hour)
I come to your home, meet your dog, and observe their behaviour in their own environment. By the end, we have a clear picture of what’s going on and a practical plan to fix it.
3. Tailored training plan
You receive a written plan with clear, step-by-step guidance – so you always know exactly what to practise and when.
4. Structured sessions and support
Weekly 1-hour sessions, written summaries after each one, fun weekly challenges, and WhatsApp access between visits. You’re never on your own between sessions.
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