In the perfect world, the best dog recall training concludes with you able to let out a call and a whistle and your dog rushing towards you. But that’s not always the reality.
Our dogs love to explore — sometimes leaving a significant gap between us and them. That kind of independence is good! But it’s anxiety inducing when your dog becomes too far from you and you aren’t sure your call can make them come back.
It’s important that before we let our pets roam freely, we need to assure that wherever they are and whatever that do, with just one call they’ll come back to you.
The foundation of teaching recall training to dogs is this: your dog should know that you calling out to them is ALWAYS a good thing.
How do you practice dog recall that makes your dog come back to you every time? Read on to learn more.
Key Takeaways:
There’s power in giving random treats to your dog when you’re doing recall training.
When recall training, you have to trust your dog that he will come back to you when you call.
Giving clear and consistent commands can increase the success of recall training.

DOG CALMING CODE: TEACHING DOG OWNERS TRAIN DOGS BETTER
Table of Contents:
What Makes Dog Recall Training Fail AKA Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening To You
How to Teach Dogs Recall Training with Treats – Tips From a Top Dog Trainer
The Power of Giving One Clear Command
How to Improve Recall Training with a Professional Dog Whistle
9 Dog Recall Training Rules That Will Change How Your Dog Reacts To Your Call
Factors That Make Recall Training for Dogs Not Work
How Long Does Recall Training Take?
Daily Activities for Recall Training for Dogs
Conclusion: Recall Training is Your Call!
What Makes Dog Recall Training Fail? AKA: Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening to You
“Dan, I try calling and whistling and my dog isn’t responding. I have to chase him to ensure he’s safe and get him home.”
This scenario is common to me: dog owner starts recall training and doesn’t get any results. Dogs ignore recall training by not responding, or running away even more.
But what makes dogs not listen to recall? What makes a recall not work at all?
The answer is this: dog recall training fails when owners don’t build confidence in dogs that being called in is always A GREAT THING.
START TRAINING PUPPIES WITH THE RIGHT FOUNDATION. START WITH THE PUPPY COACH™️ PROGRAM.
As A Dog Trainer, My Biggest Dog Recall Training Tip Is To Only Use Recall For Rewards And Not For Punishments
The best way on how to recall train a dog is to make the recall really good news. Helping your dog associate recall with perks can make training easier.
(I talk about my unconventional strategy in the video below.)

 

When they are called in, it should always mean REWARDS; be it hugs, treats, or play time!
Once we have established positive association with recall, it will be much easier to call our dogs in.
Since Your Dog Will Be Distracted By The Outdoors, You Have To Make Sure Your Recall Has Something Exciting To Offer
Another rule I have for a successful recall training is this: always making sure that my dogs will get a treat or a reward THAT THEY LOVE!
The outdoors is exciting! Our dogs will be busy chasing around birds and jumping on puddles.
We have to make sure that when we use the whistle or the call, we have something that they love!
They’ll come running to us EVERY TIME with this strategy.
A BETTER WAY TO START DOG RECALL TRAINING? START WITH THE DOG CALMING CODE™️
How to Teach Dogs Recall Training with Treats – Tips From a Top Dog Trainer
Over the years, I have learned of a super successful strategy for recall training that made dog owners say
“Wow! Dan, you totally made him come back!”
Will you be surprised if I tell you my recall training is inspired by the slot machines at the casino?
How to Use Treats in Recall Training: What Works the Best
Like what I mentioned above, you need to remember the two things that make recall training work:
a.) Dogs need to know that when you call, it’s always for something