Recall

Arlene · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:39 pm Post subject: Recall

Even though me & Rusty can't come to classes anymore I am keeping up his training and he is doing really well Smile

But if I do recall in the garden or house he is fine, but outside if anybody or anything walks by he is off. If he is off leash on a walk he is fine, it is just when we are practicing training Confused

Anybody got any ideas ? Smile

Lorna · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:01 pm Post subject:

Try him on a long line outside. It will get him used to you having control and yet he makes the decision to come.
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Arlene · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:55 pm Post subject:

Thanks

John Thomson · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject:

Arlene my answer would be exactly what Lorna suggested.........you don't even have to buy a long line..........a long strong piece of garden twine ( string) will do the job just as well Laughing

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Suzanne H · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:12 am Post subject:

Worked for us.....one tip though, leave it on for a wee while after you think they've learned it. and stick it back on if the recall goes dodgy.

We never had any bother with it out in the wilds, he just ran along with it trailing behind him. He doesn't know he's not attached.

Just step on it and do the recall, if it still doesn't do it, reel him in and reward. And if you see a distraction coming up, grab the line to give 100% control.

Took a few months, he doesn't need it now.

Arlene · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:21 pm Post subject:

I will give that a try Smile

Deborah Hamilton · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:43 pm Post subject:

Best of luck Arlene Very Happy



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