NW LONDON SIGHTHOUND SPECIALIST
Off lead. Finally.
Main services for sighthounds in NW London: home boarding from £85 a night, and a five-day Residential Recall programme that gets your hound running free and coming back. Raw fed, home from home, never a kennel.
“Sighthounds can never be off lead. They’re wired to chase. It’s just the way they are.”
That’s what most people are told. It’s not true. With the right training, delivered by a specialist who understands sighthound behaviour, your dog can run freely and come back every time. We have the client results to prove it.
The Programme
Five nights. One transformation.
Specialist e-collar conditioning
We use e-collar training calibrated to each dog’s individual sensitivity level. Your sighthound learns that the recall signal always means come back, and that coming back is always worth it.
Real-world recall environments
Training happens in parks, open fields, and urban settings across North London. Your dog practises recall where it matters: around squirrels, cyclists, other dogs, and the distractions that would ordinarily set them off.
Breed-specific understanding
Sighthounds think differently from retrievers and collies. We train with that in mind — lower repetition, higher reward, and a full understanding of the prey-drive response that informs every session.
Owner handover and ongoing support
On collection day you receive a full debrief, a written protocol, and ongoing WhatsApp support. This is not a drop-off and forget arrangement — the training continues in your hands, and we’re here to help.
Everyday Boarding
A proper home from home.
Sighthounds only
Greyhounds, whippets, lurchers and crosses, never mixed with breeds that don’t share their temperament. Everything is built around how these dogs actually behave.
A real home, not kennels
Your dog stays as part of a calm, climate-controlled family home with a 350ft secure garden, plenty of rest and proper attention throughout their stay.
Daily Heath walks, raw fed
Daily walks on Hampstead Heath and raw food included throughout, so your hound is exercised, settled and genuinely well looked after.
Small numbers, high standards
5-star licensed for eight dogs, so numbers stay small and the attention stays high. Canine first aid certified, fully insured and bonded.
What’s Included
Everything your dog needs. Nothing they don’t.
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5 nights’ residential boarding Your dog stays with us in a home environment, not a kennel.
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Daily e-collar recall training sessions Multiple sessions per day, tailored to your dog’s progress.
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Collection and drop-off included Covering Hampstead, East Finchley, and surrounding North and North-West London.
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Written training protocol A clear guide to maintaining your dog’s recall at home after the programme.
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WhatsApp support after handover Questions as they arise, not charged per minute.
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E-collar loan during the programme Equipment provided for the duration of the stay; purchase optional at handover.
Pricing
Two ways to stay.
£85
per night. Minimum 24 hours.
From £850
Minimum 5 days. Sighthound-specific recall training.
Requirements
Is your dog ready?
Recall Residential is suitable for most healthy adult sighthounds. We work exclusively with sighthound breeds and crosses. Before booking, please confirm your dog meets the criteria below.
Breed
Sighthound only — greyhounds, whippets, lurchers, salukis, Italian greyhounds, Bedlington whippets, and all sighthound crosses.
Age
12 months and over. Dogs must be physically mature before e-collar training begins.
Health
Up to date on vaccinations. Flea and worm treatment current. No active skin conditions on the neck.
Location
Collection covers Hampstead, East Finchley, and surrounding North and North-West London postcodes. Enquire if unsure.
How It Works
From first enquiry to first off-lead run.
Enquire
Send us a brief message about your dog — breed, age, current recall situation. We’ll respond within 24 hours to confirm suitability and discuss available dates.
Book and confirm
Once we’ve confirmed a suitable date, you pay a deposit to secure the booking. We’ll send a pre-arrival questionnaire covering your dog’s routine, diet, and any quirks we should know about.
Collection and the programme
We collect your dog from your home on the agreed start date. Your dog is in our care for the full 5-night programme. You’ll receive daily updates throughout.
Handover and beyond
On day 6 we return your dog together with a full debrief, a written protocol, and the equipment settings used. WhatsApp support continues after handover for as long as you need it.
Ready to start?
Enquire about boarding or recall training.
Spaces are limited to ensure every dog receives the attention they need. Get in touch to check availability and discuss whether the programme is right for your sighthound.
Enquire now Or email hello@thesighthoundguy.co.uk — we reply within 24 hours.