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Let’s talk about the importance of an effective recall … every time!

Writer's picture: Sheridan BakerSheridan Baker



One of the most important training skills you can give your dog will be to learn

an effective recall or come! command when asked, regardless of the

circumstances they are currently experiencing or enjoying. This behaviour

(command) will help to keep them safe from potential harm, whilst allowing

them the ability to enjoy more freedom throughout their daily life.


Being able to recall your dog when approaching other dogs, busy roads, food

outlets, other people – children / adults / elderly is a vital community skill

requirement … put simply if you do not believe your dog is 100% reliable with

recall, do not have them loose in public spaces.


This command can easily become “poisoned” and is the most commonly

“poisoned” of all commands dogs will learn. Why? To answer that we need

to look at it from a dog’s point of view:


- Often they get called for a bath – they may HATE having a bath = NEGATIVE

EXPERIENCE

- To leave the dog park where they are having fun with other dogs = NEGATIVE

EXPERIENCE

- To drop something they have discovered and consider to be of high value to them =

NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE


When wanting to do any of the above – bath time, leave dog park, take

away inappropriate find try using another cue; for example : “(your dog’s

name) it’s time to go home now, let’s go home!” Use an upbeat positive

voice, needs to sound more interesting than what they are currently doing.


Perhaps even more important than an effective recall is the ability to recall in

an emergency. An emergency recall and is simply a word or very short phrase

you use to get your dog to come back to you immediately, without hesitation.

It differs from normal daily recall as it is only used in an emergency situation,

and should be an incredibly reliable fail-safe.


Teaching your dog to come reliably, whether it be an everyday recall or an

emergency recall, will require consistency, patience and lots of positive

reinforcement. This will require regular practice using a combination of praise

and treats – these must be considered ‘high value’ by your dog, over a

considerable period of time.


To learn more about this vitally important training command, contact

Pawsative K9 Obedience & Pet Taxi for advice on how to book a session.


LET THE RECALLING BEGIN!

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