Perfect. Excel. Perform.
For handlers who demand more than obedience.
“This isn’t about dominance. It’s about direction.”
We train handlers to be composed, clear and capable, so their dogs can perform at their highest potential. Drive is shaped, not suppressed.
Working breeds aren’t just energetic. They’re engineered for purpose.
Without the right structure and outlet, that drive can turn into chaos, frustration or reactivity. Our Working Breeds Programme channels that energy into clarity, control and calm capability.
This is not generic training. It’s real-world handling mastery: the difference between “good dog” and “great team”.
Level 1: Perfect. Working foundations.
12 sessions | £900
For handlers ready to build total control, drive management and composure under pressure. You’ll develop the confidence and technical skill to direct your dog’s natural energy into purpose, not problem.
Focus areas
- Advanced lead handling and drive modulation
- Off-lead obedience and reliable recall under distraction
- Directional control and marker precision
- Calmness in arousal and drive management drills
- Structured exposure to livestock, wildlife and high-stimulus environments
- Handler mindset, posture and timing
Outcome
A working-capable partnership: reliable, responsive, composed, and ready for performance work or advanced obedience progression.
Level 2: Excel. Working mastery.
Ongoing programme | From £95 a session, bespoke scheduling
Invite-only progression for handlers who’ve completed Perfect or demonstrated equivalent control. Excel takes you into real-world application, advanced off-lead trust and discipline-level precision.
Focus areas
- Multi-command sequencing and long-range control
- Directional sends, stop-on-whistle and recall integration
- Environmental neutrality: game, livestock, vehicles, people
- Transitioning from obedience to purpose: retrieval, tracking, protection or agility foundations
- Handler stress management, leadership clarity and consistency at distance
Outcome
A seamless working bond. Your dog responds because they trust, not because they’re told. You lead with precision, presence and composure, anywhere, under any pressure.
Who it’s for
- Owners of high-drive or working breeds: Shepherds, Collies, Malinois, Spaniels, Retrievers and more
- Handlers aiming for sport, service or field readiness
- Professionals or enthusiasts who want discipline-level control without losing the dog’s drive and joy
Results you can expect
- Complete off-lead reliability
- Calm neutrality around livestock, wildlife or other dogs
- Clear handler-dog communication
- A dog that wants to work with you, not against you
- A mindset shift: handler composure equals dog composure
A working mind needs a working plan. German Shepherd, Malinois, Collie, Spaniel, Retriever: different breeds, same problem. No structure means chaos. We train the dog and the handler to work together, not against each other.
| Programme | Sessions | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Perfect | 12 | £900 |
| Excel | Ongoing, by invitation | From £95 a session |