| ign="center"> | | | | him and perfect the recall. If he focused on |
| Are you fed up with your dog ignoring you when you | | | | something and is locked onto it for example a |
| call him? Does he focus on everything around him but | | | | squirrel, wait for an appropriate change in his body |
| you? | | | | language where he is not so focused and then call |
| It can be very frustrating when you are in a dog | | | | him. |
| park or in a public place and need your dog to come | | | | · When you are ready, take your dog to an |
| back to you, and you end up running after him and | | | | area in the dog park where there are other dogs. Let |
| repeatedly calling his name to no avail. This ends up | | | | him go and greet the other dogs but keep an eye on |
| making your trip to the dog park a negative | | | | him. After a short time and when he is not so |
| experience for you both. | | | | involved and focused in his actions, call him and run |
| The secret to the perfect âcomeâ | | | | away in the direction that you want him to come. He |
| command to recall your dog. | | | | will certainly want to follow you to see what is so |
| · At first practice this exercise in your house or | | | | exciting, that you are running towards it. Make it a |
| back yard. Start by recalling your dog when he is | | | | brilliant experience every time he catches you up and |
| approximately 3 feet away and reward him with a | | | | give him lots of praise. Do this every time you teach |
| really good treat â e.g. fresh chicken or | | | | a recall. |
| something you know he really cannot resist. Repeat | | | | Never be predictable: In the park, try not to walk in |
| the exercise when he is 6 feet away and again 12 | | | | one direction with your dog running ahead of you all |
| feet away. Gradually work up to recalling your dog | | | | the time. Although this may be the most usual way |
| from another room in the house and reward him with | | | | people walk their dogs, it only teaches him that you |
| his favorite tasty treat. Practice this exercise for a | | | | will follow him and not the other way around. |
| few weeks to really get him to the point where you | | | | Your dog should have no idea what way you are |
| are happy that your dog comes when called each | | | | going to turn next. That way, he will always keep an |
| and every time. | | | | eye on you. |
| · Now take it to the next step by taking your | | | | Do not chase your dog: Some owners actually chase |
| dog to the dog park. Put him on a long line by using a | | | | their dog, which teaches him to run away from them, |
| training lead or an extendable lead, which will let him | | | | rather than towards them. Not only is it embarrassing |
| think that he has a good run then, put into practice | | | | for you when you cannot possibly catch him, it also |
| your recall when he is still on the training lead. Each | | | | teaches him that he can run faster than you can, |
| time that he comes back to you give him his favorite | | | | something he should never know. |
| treat and then send him away again. Your dog will | | | | Use a whistle: If you do not have a strong voice or |
| get very wise and will know that at some stage he | | | | are in a busy environment where you think your dog |
| will be called back to be taken home. By letting him | | | | will not hear you, it is a good idea to have a whistle |
| go after recall each time, you are telling him that | | | | with you. It can be used in place of your voice but |
| coming back to you is great because he not only | | | | the same method of recall rules apply as explained |
| gets a reward but he gets to go and play again! | | | | above. |
| · Do not show your dog that you are frustrated | | | | Enjoy your time with your dog off leash and with the |
| with him when he does not want to come back to | | | | confidence of knowing he will come back to you |
| you even if you have called him numerous times | | | | when called! |
| because in his mind why would he want to come | | | | Author: Sam Carter |
| back to you if you are angry with him. Your body | | | | Sam Carter has produced a Dog Obedience e-book |
| language should be calm, as he will pick up on this. | | | | that will help solve the most common dog behavior |
| · When you feel confident that your dog has | | | | problems quickly and easily, thanks to powerful insider |
| mastered the recall and you are both comfortable | | | | information, thousands of dog owners worldwide |
| with the end result, move onto letting him off in | | | | have been successful with their dog training and |
| areas where there are no dogs around to distract | | | | solved their dog's behavior problems. |