Safety Nets
Use a six-foot leash or long line unless you are 99.9% confident in your dog's recall. This is especially important near roads, dangerous animals, or if your dog has a history of reactivity or aggression.
Deconstructing Challenges
If your dog is struggling, go back to a more basic variation. Week 1 recall exercises, check-ins, Mat Work, or Heel Work. Build a calm, focused connection before advancing.
Under / At / Over Threshold
Under-threshold: practice recall in new environment. At-threshold: use Mat Work or Heel Work. Over-threshold: keep sets short (10–15 seconds) with high reinforcement. If no recovery after 4 sets, move to an easier environment.
Training Plan
Plan your session based on your dog's threshold level. Under-threshold: recall with 1-minute free exploration. At-threshold: Mat Work or Heel Work with breaks. Over-threshold: 10–15 second sets, high reinforcement.
Join the live Q&A or watch the replay, submit your question in advance. Sessions held Wednesdays at lunchtime, free to enrolled On-Demand students. 10-minute limit per question.