Comments on: Does Your Dog Still Come When You Call? Best Tips For Improving Recall.

By: Leah

Leah — Fri, 08 May 2015 18:30:05 +0000

Finding a new cue is a great idea. I’m pretty sure my “come” means “lay down” or “go the other way” in doggie language.

By: Groovy Goldendoodles

Groovy Goldendoodles — Tue, 05 May 2015 14:50:10 +0000

Great tips, but I have one silly question. When is a good time to start recall training? I’m ready to start with Jax, but is it too early?

By: Kimberly Gauthier

Kimberly Gauthier — Mon, 04 May 2015 04:08:06 +0000

Our dogs have amazing recall at home. I always have them on leash everywhere else, because there are too many distractions to compete with when I’m out.

By: GmaFran

GmaFran — Sat, 02 May 2015 21:11:43 +0000

Emma, a 9 month old Golden/Flat coat retreiver mix, has wonderful recall off leash in places like dog parks or beaches but little to none at home (inside). Thinks return to mom or dad means lets play chase. I just turn my back or walk the other direction which is the only thing that seems to work.

By: 24 Paws of Love

24 Paws of Love — Sat, 02 May 2015 04:58:11 +0000

Whistling. Verbal cues don’t work when there’s a husky mix running loose, but whistling always brings them home. 🙂

By: Dachshund Nola

Dachshund Nola — Fri, 01 May 2015 18:32:27 +0000

Nola has a very solid recall. I won’t trust Olivia or Pike off leash, though they have solid enough ones in the yard or other secure areas. Olivia is too much of a tracker, and Pike is easily spooked.
The best recall game for Nola is for me to hide somewhere in the yard and for her to find me. Sometimes I call, sometimes I don’t. It keeps her very engaged with me and always looking for where I am. I’ve also trained her to stay within her “bubble”, aka how far she’s allowed to go from me.

By: Emma

Emma — Fri, 01 May 2015 17:57:43 +0000

We prefer to work on the try and catch me game with Mom. Actually, we do come a running most of the time, but if something better is going on like a wabbit or squirrel, no chance. We know hounds can be trained, but I don’t see it happening at out house. We make do with what we do and it is good. On leash unless it is a fenced in area is out thing.

By: DZ Dogs

DZ Dogs — Fri, 01 May 2015 16:47:47 +0000

With three dogs now, I’ve realized how much our recall with Dante has slipped. Ziva comes right back when I call, but between Dante, Ziva, and Jack (our current foster) I’ve been getting frustrated when I call and Dante doesn’t come to me.
Jack – ya still working on his recall too, but it’s getting better!

Thanks for the tips, I know we need to start practicing again, and doing our one on one training sessions. 🙂

By: Jodi

Jodi — Fri, 01 May 2015 16:46:27 +0000

Sampson is pretty good, but Delilah has selective hearing. I keep telling myself I need to find a new word to use and start over, but I keep procrastinating. Typically I call her and if she doesn’t come I go and get it. I don’t want to be shouting, here, here, here. LOL

By: Roxanne @ Champion of My Heart

Roxanne @ Champion of My Heart — Fri, 01 May 2015 15:39:42 +0000

We still work on recalls almost every single day. Some days Clover is brilliant. Other days, she has her own agenda. I have to remind myself she is only 11 months old and that we’ve only been together 7 or so months.