What are the best words for recall training?
Francisca Durgan
2025-05-20 05:07:45
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This could be, ‘Come’, ‘Here’, or you can even use a whistle, just make sure you choose your word and stick to it.
To introduce the word, stand near your dog and call them to you with lots of enthusiasm, using your chosen cue word and their name.
When they come to you, give them a treat, or play with a toy for just a few seconds before stopping and moving away.
Keep repeating this throughout the day, around your house, and your garden if you have one, until you’re happy that your dog understands the word.
Once you’re happy they understand, try calling them when they’re in different area of the house.
Making sure you reward them as soon as they appear.
The second person will need to entice them with another equally fun toy or treat.
Whatever the reward, it should be something your dog really wants, and something that is special, that they don’t get all the time, or ideally that you only use for recall.
For many dogs, it’s food.
However, when they’re excited and running around, they may prefer to come back for a game with a particular toy.
Noelia Schamberger
2025-05-20 02:33:22
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Teaching your pooch their name makes it easy for you to grab their attention when you need it.
You need to teach your dog that coming back to you is always a good thing, and will result in tasty snacks, a fuss, or whatever reward they like best.
Get your dog’s attention with their name, then use your recall cue and take a step away from them.
Reward them with praise and a tasty treat when they come to you.
Always reward your dog when they come back.
Use a recall cue.
Gradually increase the distance between you and your dog and the level of distractions you call them away from.
Let them move away from you before using your recall cue, and use a long line attached to.
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