Motivating our dogs to pay attention to us on walkd and coming when
called can be a challenge.
Walking Tips: While
out on a walk mark/treat every time your dog looks at you. No cues, just wait
for that behavior to happen! Practice
first in environments that are low distraction.
Practice stopping and just hanging out with your dog on a
loose leash, mark/treat every glance towards you.
Of course a great name being called response is vital, so
reinforce in ever increasingly distracting environments calling your dogs name
to look at you and mark/treat for that look.
Recall Tips: Be EXTREMELY
HAPPY to see that returning dog, every single time, no matter what the
circumstances! Fake it if you have to,
but be happy! Celebrate every step Rover
takes coming back to you.
Blasting out the cue in a military commander voice will not
yield better results. Happy and calm yields better results every time.
Run away from Rover after
giving the recall cue; dogs love to chase.
When teaching recall remember this: Would you call a dog that is occupied with a
scent in the back forty? Nope! That would be wasting your time, and beyond the level of training
for the dog who is just learning to recall. Using the recall cue to end fun or
freedom will only ruin it for you.
Always have the dog on a leash or longer training line if
you are not in a fenced in area. This removes the option of not coming when
called.
Out in the yard just hanging out: whenever dog voluntarily
returns to you, with no verbal cue given, have a p-a-r-t-y, and reinforce with
food and happy words. Tasty treats make the best impression, but play is also
useful for dogs that are very play oriented, such as a game of tug or fetch. Make
something wonderful happen when Rover returns to you.
Practice recalls into the house frequently, not just when your
dog has to end the fun. Call your dog
in, let him back out. Call your dog in,
give a treat, wait a moment, let him back out!
If Rover is struggling with being motivated, pick up the food bowl for a week and feed all of the meals from your hand practicing behaviors your dog has learned. Sit, down, stay, leave it, wait, etc.
If you are struggling with your dog being motivated, give us a call, we can help!
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