Learn / Refresh Core Commands with theScoobylife Pack
Week 2 is all about RECALL! (Also known as come, here or whatever word you prefer to have your dog run instantly back to you)!
The Recall Command (Come, Here, etc.), is widely agreed upon as one of the MOST important command for your dog to learn. Training your dog to INSTANTLY return to you upon command can save your dog’s life! If you see a car coming, a rattlesnake or anything potentially life threatening or dangerous such as an aggressive dog, a dead animal…a solid recall is important to learn or to refresh asap!
Some trainers like to use a whistle to initiate recall but you may not always have a whistle handy. Ella and Luna are going to train without. The only thing you do need is an extra long recall leash that’s around 12′ (ish). If you have one handy, great! If not, no need to buy new things unless you want to have it in your gear. Our regular 42″ slip leashes are from Dynamic Leashes and they have fantastic 15′ leashes which are perfect for recall if you really want a great extra long leash! Otherwise, if you have some extra leashes around just clip them together and create your own recall leash!
Following are some good resources to get you started. We’re practicing in the yard to but will add “Here” to some walks once they get pretty solid. The important thing in Recall is to make sure they do it! Make it fun so they WANT to run back to you! Practice recall and reward (pets, voice reward, hugs, favorite toy, treats, etc.) at least once a day during week 2 but more than once is optimal. Don’t forget include your Sit command this week to reinforce all the commands your dogs are learning!
More Recall Tips from AKC.Org:
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