Top 2 reasons your recalls not working 🙌🏻

Your recall isn’t broken. Your dog is just making the best deal available. 🐶💭

The two biggest recall mistakes I see are surprisingly simple…

1️⃣ You’re not paying your dog every time they come back.

Recall is a trade. You’re asking your dog to leave something exciting for you, so make it worth it. The world is full of distractions that are constantly increasing in value. If coming back to you isn’t consistently rewarding, don’t be surprised when they choose the environment instead. 🎾🦆🌿

2️⃣ You only ever call them when the fun is over.

“Come!” ➡️ leash goes on ➡️ home time.

It doesn’t take long for dogs to figure out that recall predicts the end of freedom. Instead, make 9 out of 10 recalls end with another reward, another game, or a release straight back to exploring. That way, coming back becomes part of the fun, not the end of it. 🙌🏻

Great recall isn’t about a louder voice or a stricter command. It’s about building a history where returning to you has always been the best choice. Stack enough of those reps and your dog will start choosing you, even when the world gets exciting. 💙

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Top 2 reasons your recalls not working 🙌🏻