My dog kept bolting – here’s how I rebuilt her recall skills with the help of a trainer

In the foreground, lurcher Dixie turns to camera with a big canine smile on her face. In the background, two boarder collies look on. They are all off leash in a large field.

I've had my rescue dog for a little over 18 months, and it's certainly been a rollercoaster ride with its ups and downs. She's a nervous dog, so building her trust and confidence has been key to developing a good relationship.

However, Dixie sometimes fails to recall promptly, and this developed into a full-blown bolting issue over the festive period, where she ran off every time she was let off the leash.