I Love Your Dog

Emergency recall is very easy to teach, provided you start slow and pay big. Important points to remember: 1. Ensure that your emergency recall cue is the first and main predictor of the treat party. Always say your cue when your dog is NOT expecting treats! 2. Use amazing treats and be generous - reliable reinforcement = reliable recalls! 3. Set your dog up for success and only use the cue when you are 90% sure your dog will respond. If they do not respond, don’t repeat the cue, rather save it to try again later when they are less distracted. The Training Plan: Step 1: Inside - No distractions - 5 feet Step 2: Outside - Low-level distractions - 5-10 feet Step 3: Outside - Low-level distractions - 20+ feet Step 4: Outside - Medium-level distractions - 5-10 feet Step 5: Outside - Medium-level distractions - 20+ feet Step 6: Outside - High-level distractions - 5-10 feet Step 7: Outside - High-level distractions - 20+ feet For more information about me and my training philosophy visit www.iloveyourdog.ca

Fleece tug toys are easy to make and don't fray when chewed (though always supervise to ensure your dog does not swallow pieces they may chew off)!