Thanks! It is something that is only built on a solid relationship. She's been allowed to be independent, but also checks in to ensure I'm close by. That helps with the non-verbal recall. We practice that one a lot:)
I can't imagine losing a dog this way 💔 😢 Dezi has taken off a time or two that terrified me in her young years.
Do you think all dogs can have bulletproof recall? I don't think I'll ever feel confident enough to say she's 100% reliable. Is that just me being a helicopter dog mom?
It was a challenging day, and it impacted how I show up in my work with dogs and their families, especially during recall training. Dogs are animals, so I’ll never claim 100% reliability. But with the right relationship, approach, skill set, and tools, it’s possible to build a highly dependable recall.
I've called Piper off rabbits, cats, squirrels, and other wildlife with several recall approaches. Most often, all I need is a verbal recall, while other times it's the dog whistle, and the remote collar is there as a last resort.
However, tools can fail, so I focus my efforts on training all the elements that make reliable recall possible.
Here's a video demonstrating the different forms of recall I use and they've all been successful in highly distracting environments.
Wow, that non-verbal recall was amazing. She's got to be really in tune with you to pay attention to that. Nicely done!
Thanks! It is something that is only built on a solid relationship. She's been allowed to be independent, but also checks in to ensure I'm close by. That helps with the non-verbal recall. We practice that one a lot:)
I can't imagine losing a dog this way 💔 😢 Dezi has taken off a time or two that terrified me in her young years.
Do you think all dogs can have bulletproof recall? I don't think I'll ever feel confident enough to say she's 100% reliable. Is that just me being a helicopter dog mom?
It was a challenging day, and it impacted how I show up in my work with dogs and their families, especially during recall training. Dogs are animals, so I’ll never claim 100% reliability. But with the right relationship, approach, skill set, and tools, it’s possible to build a highly dependable recall.
I've called Piper off rabbits, cats, squirrels, and other wildlife with several recall approaches. Most often, all I need is a verbal recall, while other times it's the dog whistle, and the remote collar is there as a last resort.
However, tools can fail, so I focus my efforts on training all the elements that make reliable recall possible.
Here's a video demonstrating the different forms of recall I use and they've all been successful in highly distracting environments.
https://youtu.be/ckmiN6iLRns