One of the top training requests I receive is training a reliable recall. My clients recite a common dream to have their pup 1) off-leash in a public space and 2) come back 100% of the time. Recall is often not great with our pups because our expectations and understanding of the behavior are unrealistic. We think we’re “training” a recall when, in fact, we are training the opposite - keep away or stay away.

That said, teaching recall is pretty easy when done correctly.  A lot of recall is knowing when to call your pup over and how to reward them for the effort. Recall is also a critical safety skill for a pup parent to have with their dog. Read on to learn more about the 5 Cardinal Rules of Recall!