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Originally Posted by AnneJ68  Just started recall this week in obedience class so I might be able to help some.
First tip, do not use your call command until you have the dog's attention. Start with the dog's name, once you have their attention (eye contact) give your call command. The dog's attention is a must.
Do not use the command if no eye contact and there is no recourse. By recourse a way to MAKE the dog come to the command. For beginning training purposes start with training on a leash so you can give a gentle tug in your direction if there is no response.
Cheer like a nut, yes a nut, as soon as the dog starts to come in your direction. Sounds crazy but saw it work in class, gets the dog excited like "hey I must be doing something great," so it motivates to continue with their response. The trainer is real big on giving the command only once. Saying the command over and over and over for one attempt can be confusing for the dog.
Final tip from the trainer if you have been using your current command and no good results, the dog has already learned that "I don't always have to come" so consider using a different command.
Hope this helps.  |
we have been to 2 different class at petsmart one last year sometime and the year before. just maybe she did it in class beside showing off for everyone is that she was on the leash. we just might have to try it again with that. but she would think that she going for a car ride or going for a walk. but it is hard to get her to do the eye contact that is one of the big problems we do have with her.