Reliable Recall

Bespoke, one to one training to teach your dog a reliable recall.

Feel more confident with your dog off lead

Effective recall training is crucial for ensuring your dog’s safety and maintaining control in off-lead environments. Whether you’re walking through the countryside or spending time at the park, a reliable recall can prevent potentially dangerous situations and provide peace of mind, knowing your dog will return promptly when called.

My one-to-one recall training course is designed to establish a dependable recall response, even in highly distracting settings. The program also focuses on strengthening the relationship between you and your dog through positive reinforcement and trust-building techniques.

 

Your Reliable Recall Course includes:

  • Three interactive one-to-one sessions (1h).
  • Guidance on the right tools to help with training.
  • Confidence-building activities.
  • Simple exercises to practice at home between the sessions.
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Building the Foundations

In this first session, we will understand how good training works and start to form the foundations of a strong recall cue.  We will be building engagement, attention, and motivation through positive reinforcement.

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Practise, practise, practise

Out into the real world to learn how to navigate distractions. We will also be introducing games and activities that will mean your dog will want to come when called. Your confidence in your dog will growing.

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Reliable Recall

By this session, your dog will have learnt the skills, you will have built the confidence, and we will be aiming to have your dog reliably recalling every time you ask.

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What you will learn

FAQ Recall course

The time it takes to train a reliable recall can vary depending on factors such as your dog’s age, breed, temperament, and previous training experiences. Consistency, patience, and positive reinforcement are key to success, and some dogs may progress more quickly than others.

Yes, recall training can still be effective for dogs that are easily distracted. Through gradual exposure to distractions and consistent training, you can teach your dog to focus on you and respond reliably to your recall cue, even in challenging environments.

Yes, recall training is specifically designed to teach dogs to come when called. By using positive reinforcement techniques and consistent training, you can encourage your dog to respond promptly and reliably to your recall cue, even in distracting or tempting situations.

It’s never too late to start recall training! Dogs of all ages can benefit from learning a reliable recall, and with patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement, older dogs can learn new behaviors and improve their responsiveness to recall cues.

Consistency is key to success in recall training. Aim to practice recall exercises regularly, incorporating them into your daily walks and outings. Short, frequent training sessions are more effective than sporadic, lengthy sessions.