Breeds
Shiba Inu Care Guide: Independence, Escape and the Famous Scream
Shibas are clean, cat-like, stubborn and very good at escaping. What to expect from a primitive Japanese breed, and why recall is the central problem.
Tag: recall
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Training
Recall Around Other Dogs: The Hardest Version of Come
Your dog comes back in the garden and ignores you at the park. Here is how to build a recall that works when another dog is the distraction.
Breeds
Living With a Beagle
Cheerful, sociable and led entirely by their nose. The recall problem and the food obsession are both breed features rather than faults.
Training
Stopping a Dog Escaping From the Garden
Climbing, digging, gate-bolting and squeezing through gaps. Each needs a different fix, and all of them need solving before the next walk.
Training
Hand Targeting: The Most Useful Cue Nobody Teaches First
Touch takes ten minutes to teach and solves a dozen everyday problems — moving a dog without touching them, redirecting attention, and building a recall.
Training
Why Recall Works at Home and Fails in the Park
A recall that works in the kitchen and not in a field is not a broken recall. It is an unfinished one, and the fix is a specific rebuilding process.
Gear & Reviews
Long Lines: The Missing Piece in Recall Training
A long line gives a dog real freedom to make choices while you keep control. How to choose one, how to use it safely, and the mistakes that cause injuries.…
Training
How to Teach a Recall That Works When It Matters
Most dogs have a recall that works in the kitchen and fails in a field. Here is how to build one that holds up against squirrels.