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  • dolmod
    started a topic Lesson Five - The "RECALL"

    Lesson Five - The "RECALL"

    Fifth chapter in the DOL Training Guide: Teaching your dog the "RECALL" command.

    No debating which technique is better or worse, just simple step by step guides from members for members.

    Videos welcome.

  • mnmouse
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    This, when training recall: Never give a command that you can't enforce

    That means on a long line with literally hundreds of rewarded recalls, even if you have to reel them in, and doing it in many different environments with many different distractions.

    What I've done that is VERY successful is to take the dog in a securely fenced but larger area, have them off-leash, then call their name (not the come command) just get their attention, eye contact, then...hide. Move out of sight behind a tree, drop down in the grass, around a corner, and stay there. Every single one of my dogs have come screaming back to me to see where I went--then I reward with happy praise and maybe high value meaty food reward, and let them go back to free range exploring.

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  • kahluadanes
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    Originally posted by Louie Vuitton View Post
    I've had problems with danes in the past no returning when called if there is a distraction present. Does anyone have any ways around this issue? In the heat of the moment it seems treats don't do the trick no matter how many times we practice. Maybe I need to work on my own leadership skills.
    They need training on doing the recall when distractions are present.. No off leash until it has been earned. Use a long line and reel them in when you call.. Always practice in confined areas.. Never give a command that you can't enforce.. Getting the help of a good trainer to work with you and your dog in a group setting around lots of distractions is well worth it.

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  • Louie Vuitton
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    Distracted

    I've had problems with danes in the past no returning when called if there is a distraction present. Does anyone have any ways around this issue? In the heat of the moment it seems treats don't do the trick no matter how many times we practice. Maybe I need to work on my own leadership skills.

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  • Dididanes
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    Will try some of these tips to get some better control of my dear danes thanks

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  • supermomgonelazy
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    I have always used this technique to no avail. My guy would think before he acts and decide whether or not he would give in.

    Now I am using a trainer and her "tried and true" method is much the same with the exception that they get "jack pot" reward. 4 to 7 treats. I love the idea and it is working really well. The idea is to offer 4 to 7 treats they love each time you practice it. So they never stop to think whether or not to obey. They just know you're going to inundate them with treats and that is always more enticing than whatever they're after.

    She calls it her "perfect recall" and to date it is. I love it immensely.
    Last edited by supermomgonelazy; 07-21-2014, 12:36 AM.

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  • TMONEY
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    FWIW we are keeping little containers of treats all over the house so that when we call our puppy from another room we have a treat to give her.

    She now thinks that if we yell to one another across the house she should stop what she's doing and come. We don't treat for this naturally but I do like that she is that eager to respond. Id rather have her come anytime we speak than the other way around for sure.

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  • KDbeads
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    We don't even have a word command for recall it's a whistle. Whippoorwill call to be exact. It's the only thing I can whistle. Works pretty fast too, only time I have trouble with the hearing part of the herd is when Gus is stuck in one of his compulsive moments and can't break out of it.
    Most of the dogs that have come through here learn it pretty fast because it's so different from the rest of the commands here and it precedes them being brought back in for meals.

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  • jrturk
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    We use her name for attention, then give a command when she looks over. When we practice recall we let her out in the yard for at least few minutes (without treats in our pocket), then go back and get something high value (usually chicken or cheese). Then we say "Come!" in the happiest voice and treat. Sometimes send her back out to play, sometimes she comes inside.

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  • Odin's Mom
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    I read somewhere that "recall" should be based on their name. How does anyone feel about that??

    Us.. we say.. "to me"... and it's nowhere near where it needs to be.. he won't leave my side for me to call him back if he knows I have treats.

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  • cdshudson
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    Good lord! I have said come like 20 times and Hudson just ignores me. However, when on the lead, if he doesn't respond and I give one simple tug; then he comes. In the house I have been using "treats" (just his dog food - shhh don't tell him lol) and it is working better. I think I need to learn to be more patient and continue training myself lol I like the idea of meal time being a training session. Gonna try it this week! THANKS

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  • ouesi
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    Originally posted by Eliza Beth View Post
    me too... everyday i think...
    My dogs have great recall, and we still practice it every day You practice sit every day with meals right? Why wouldn't "come" be any different? Just make sure it is always a hugely rewarded command.

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  • Eliza Beth
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    Originally posted by oneheatherdiane View Post
    thanks for the tips


    i've been working on 'come' with my new pup and totally broke all 3 of these rules. she's not quite 4months old, so hopefully now that i've seen this, we can get on the right track
    me too... everyday i think...

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  • m_kallus09
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    I haven't crated in a while but yeah, crate as a punishment is not the best idea.
    Usually a time out is removal of YOU for a young puppy or as they get older a place command.

    For putting her in the kennel, I wouldn't use "come", instead I would use something like "house" or "crate" in a happy voice. "Come" really needs to mean come to ME, not let me catch you and lock you up for the day LOL
    Yea, I agree with you. That is my fault for not just wanting to deal with having to calm Carli down while Gracie is in 'time out'. She's actually does really well with going into the crate when I call her to, I'll just have to work on not forgiving her to quickly ;-)

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  • big-sky
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    One thing that has worked wonders with me and Texas is using one meal-time a day as training time. She's hungry, so she's motivated. It's easy to get into the habit of doing it every day and it takes about 5 min.

    I do long-line recalls and let her eat some of her kibble with each recall. Usually she's so excited for dinner time that she needs no extra incentive - just plain ol' kibble. But sometimes I'll throw in an extra-special treat to keep her on her toes.

    And once her recall improved, I worked on other stuff like "kennel" or "up, up" (getting into the car, which isn't her favorite).

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