| Recall II Prerequisites: Basic Obedience, Recall I, Distraction- and Distance-Proofed Stay Equipment: 12 - 15 foot leash 1. With your dog on its 15 ft. lead, let the dog wander away from you, then say the dog’s name & “come.” 2. DO NOT REEL! Instead, give a quick tug and release in your direction. 3. Praise verbally as the dog begins to come. When the dog gets to you, give the sit and praise. 4. Give the finish command (heel). 5. NOTE: If the dog stops half way, passes you up, or wanders off, REEL it in QUICKLY. 6. Repeat this exercise a minimum of 10 times per session. Goal: The dog should be coming to you without the tug at least 5 times out of 10 by the end of the week. |
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