Teaching your dog recall
Recall is a dog's most important safety skill, and it can prevent escapes or accidents. It is learned gradually, from easy situations to harder ones. This guide gives you a training programme that suits both puppies and adult dogs.
You will need
- Really good treats, e.g. pieces of meat
- A long line of 5–10 metres and a harness
- A dog whistle (optional)
- A training diary
Steps
Choose one recall cue
Decide on one word or whistle signal that you use only for recall. Everyone in the family uses the same cue.
Charge the cue indoors
Call from a short distance
Start using a long line
Add distractions gradually
Never punish
Do not always end the fun
Follow the leash period
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