Training your dog to come when called is one of the most important dog training tips for the prevention and cure of the dreaded slip up. Common causes dog’s not to always listen to their masters calling them in the first place including: chasing a ball, food or other treat they shouldn’t have, not knowing their address and so on. The five keys to a strong recall.
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Leash walks using positive reinforcement. A very effective technique to gain your dog’s full attention and respect is using positive reinforcement while walking. By using a hand, high voice and a firm “no” your dog will learn to respond to you and not the leash. Using the right techniques can be very rewarding for dog and owner alike.
Teaching your dog how to do a strong recall can be challenging but very doable if you know what you are doing. There are two methods I would recommend for training your dog on a strong recall: dog training tricks and treats. To begin with, always start with a short breakaway system, one that you can quickly extend. That way your dog doesn’t have time to get used to pulling and running back, which stops the recall entirely. Also, always keep treats near the dog, to allow him to associate a nice treat with a strong recall (like his dog treats).
Using dog training tricks such as the Heel Turn, Hop/Slide, or Hop-And-Spot is highly effective at teaching your dog how to recall, as well as other tricks such as the Ring-around-the-neck. When you first start using these training tricks, your dog will most likely refuse to use the recall cue, and you will need to either give up or distract your dog for a few moments. Be sure to reward your dog with a dog treat immediately when he responds correctly to the Heel Turn. Try to keep the Heel Turn technique in your back pocket, and only use it when you see that your dog is truly following your commands.
The next technique to train your dog on a recall is using distractions. While walking a long line with several dogs, always maintain close eye contact with one dog. If dog A pulls ahead of dog B, immediately take the dog A’s lead, then quickly move back, and Fido will begin to learn that pulling never leads to an immediate reward. You should be able to hold long, steady eye contact throughout the entire line.
Another great distraction to teach your dog a recall training game is to have him walk along a short, but wide dog leash, while you distract your dog with some verbal cues. Once your dog starts to respond to your commands, he will soon learn that pulling on the leash produces no reward. This is the best way to teach your dog the basic dog training games.
In summary, remember that if your dog responds to your commands when you are teaching him a recall, he will definitely respond to training games and to treats. Be sure to train your dog thoroughly and always be patient. If you haven’t trained your dog, start with the simplest commands first, like Heel Turn, until your dog can be taught any command. Remember to walk with your dog. Patience, attention and lots of love are the key to training your dog successfully.
