Paws and Reflect

Paws and Reflect

How we trained our dog’s off-leash recall

And what I'd do differently next time

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Haley Young
Jan 19, 2022
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Scout the Australian cattle dog watching shorebirds on a beach in the Florida Keys

Recall is lauded as one of the most important commands a dog can learn. And while there are always things to improve, it’s definitely one of the accomplishments I’m most proud of with our cattle dog!

Here’s a look at:

  1. Why we care about training recall in the first place

  2. What types of recalls we have

  3. The foundation and personal timeline of building Scout’s ability to come on cue

  4. What I imagine I’d do differently next time

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