Use Inviting Body Language
When practicing recalls, squat, turn to the side, or jog backwards to encourage your dog to move toward you. Avoid chasing, this can drive them away.
Collar Grabs
Pair harness and collar grabs with high-value reinforcement to condition your dog to be calm with an outstretched hand. If your dog is fearful, address handling separately on the mat first.
Release Cues
Reinforce every 2–3 seconds for 10–20 seconds, then give the "all done" release cue. This teaches your dog to stay with you until released, not just grab a treat and run.
Common Mistakes
Don't poison the cue "come" by pairing it with undesirable outcomes. Don't repeat or overuse it. Save it for high-probability situations.
Training Plan
All sets this week practice recall using inviting body language and collar grabs.
Running at fence line: walk dog on leash in yard, use visual barriers, don't leave outside unsupervised. Barking at windows: create visual barriers, use sound machines, use exercise pens or baby gates as buffer zones.
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