Leash + Recall / Greenville & Spartanburg, SC
The Leash + Recall program builds on leash obedience and adds reliable off-leash recall using a professionally conditioned e-collar. Real freedom. Real reliability.
This program is for owners who want more than just good leash manners. You want the freedom to let your dog off leash at a park, on a trail, or in your yard and know without any doubt that they will come back when called.
The Leash + Recall program includes everything in the Leash Training program and builds on top of it with e-collar conditioning for clear, reliable off-leash communication. No guessing. No hoping. Just a dog you can trust.
The biggest hesitation most owners have about this program is the e-collar. That is completely understandable. There is a lot of bad information out there.
An e-collar used correctly is a communication tool, not a punishment device. We condition your dog to understand the stimulation at the lowest effective level before it ever becomes part of training. Your dog does not associate it with pain. They associate it with clear direction.
The result is a dog that responds reliably in high-distraction environments where treats have zero influence. That is the gap that closes with this program.
E-collars shock and hurt dogs.
We use low-level stimulation, similar to a TENS unit, conditioned carefully so dogs understand it as a clear signal, not a punishment.
E-collars create fearful or shut-down dogs.
Properly conditioned e-collar training produces confident, relaxed dogs because they understand exactly what is expected of them.
You can get the same results with just treats.
Treats work in low-distraction settings. They lose influence when a dog sees a squirrel, another dog, or hits a full sprint. The e-collar is what makes recall reliable at distance and under real distraction.
Everything in Leash Training plus off-leash reliability at a higher level of distraction and distance.
Professional-grade e-collar (Dogtra system) included in the program price. No extra cost.
Prong collar, leash, and e-collar. All properly fitted and explained.
Starting at home, progressing into high-distraction real-world environments as your dog advances.
A deliberate, progressive approach to building reliability under real-world conditions.
Between-session support so you stay on track and never feel stuck.
Access to Maddie long after the program ends. You are part of the Southern Hounds family.
Graduates earn access to structured boarding when you travel.
8 to 10 weeks / All tools and e-collar included / Payment plans available
Financing available through Affirm, Klarna, and Afterpay. Approval is determined by the provider. Processing fees may apply.
We meet your dog, hear what is going on, and build a plan together. You leave knowing exactly what your dog needs and what the path forward looks like.
Book an evaluationServing Greenville County, Spartanburg County, and Charlotte, NC.
Every program builds on the last. Start where your dog is and work toward the freedom you want.
5 weeks / Weekly private sessions
Foundation obedience, leash manners, and public confidence. Best for pulling, reactivity, and real-world basics.
Learn more8 to 10 weeks / Weekly private sessions
Everything in Leash Training plus reliable off-leash recall using a professionally conditioned e-collar.
Learn more4 to 6 weeks / Daily structured training
Accelerated results for busy owners. Your dog lives with Maddie and trains every day in real-world environments.
Learn moreThe evaluation takes about an hour. You will leave knowing exactly what your dog needs. No pressure. No commitment. Just answers.