Mastering Recall: Teaching Your Dog to Come When Called

Teaching your dog to come when called can be simplified into the following steps:

1. Back Up and Call: While backing away from your dog, call their name in a happy and enthusiastic tone.

2. Use Happy Body Language: Crouch down and maintain a positive and inviting body language to encourage your dog to come towards you.

3. Reward and Praise: When your dog comes to you, immediately reward them with a treat, scratch under the chin, or any other form of praise they enjoy.

4. Reinforce with Fun: As your dog becomes more reliable in coming when called, you can introduce toys or other enjoyable rewards to make the recall even more exciting.

5. Consistency is Key: Practice the recall command regularly in different environments and gradually increase distractions to reinforce the behavior.

By keeping the training process positive and fun, your dog will associate coming when called with positive experiences and will be more likely to respond promptly in various situations throughout their life. Remember, consistency and patience are essential in successfully teaching this crucial command.