How To Teach PERFECT RECALL - Training My Dog To Come Back To Me

How To Teach PERFECT RECALL - Teaching My Dog To Come Back To Me. Teaching your dog recall is one of the most important things you can do when training you dog as if they are off leash it is your responsibility to make sure that they come back to you. Will shows you in this video how toy get your dog to come back to you with his dog.
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[@SomeMinorDogTraining]

For anyone reading this: I know that dog training can be difficult sometimes, but you're doing great. Keep up the good work, and your dog (and your own sanity) will thank you for it! ❤️💕

[@adamnaughty]

That’s so nice to adopt broken dogs and train.. that’s beautiful and unconditional love . You give hope to these cruel world

[@Jesswithlessstress]

I'm ecstatic for Poppy. They have the absolute best owner. She deserves this after all she's been through in life.

[@truecynic1270]

I'm grateful to the excellent dog trainer I studied under for teaching all of us that 'recall' is the most important 'command' you train so when I brought my current, incredible GSD puppy home the first thing I did was train his name and the next was 'recall' which we do EVERYDAY and which he gets a treat EVERY time he 'returns!!" It is really paying off!!!

[@bigrudd9346]

Best trainer out here.

[@Yeoman7]

I’ve used your slip-lead since my Rotti was 8wks old, shes now 8mths. I love the slip lead and can’t imagine not using one w the techniques you’ve described ever again. VERY EFFECTIVE

[@michaellmare5574]

Where did you buy this long line slip lead? The website doesn’t offer it

[@darren-up9vo]

I'm glad you also use e collar I have 2 weimaraner dogs was taught how to use correctly high prey drive they have great time off leash best thing I ever done was train these dogs

[@drman427]

As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home kzbin.infoUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.

[@rnggall9640]

So thrilled Puppy is with you for good!

[@chrismueller6449]

Can you make a video on how to train recall with more enticing distractions? My dog has a nearly perfect recall in the scenario of this video. However when he is off lead and something VERY interesting happens (e.g. a ball, another dog), all recall goes out the window..

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Hey Chris, thanks for watching! Feel free to submit your question via our website and we'll aim to make a video to help you and other struggling with the same problem: www.fenrircanineleaders.co.uk/pages/submit-a-question

[@chrismueller6449]

@@willathertoncaninetraining Will do thank you! Your videos have been extremely helpful so thank you!

[@kevinjoubert7545]

I feel like this is a common question for a common issue that has one element that most people experiencing it overlook. The distractions you mention are generally surprises or things the dog owner didn’t plan for. If you know your dogs recall starts to fail when he is distracted by another dog for example, then plan out that scenario and train for it. Introduce the extra dog at a great distance and slowly decrease that distance over time. Introduce a kid bouncing a ball or a cat or whatever at distance, in a controlled manner, not just as a random surprise you have no control over when you are trying to train something else.

[@simonjeakings5433]

Anyone got any rabbits .

[@juliettebox4030]

Hi I tried to submit a question but I got to the submit a question page and wasn’t able to type one. Our Great Dane is not really interested in food rewards and other dogs are way more exciting than affection/play rewards so he doesn’t listen! Please help! Thank you

[@gabbid.7413]

so helpful!! cant tell you how much it helps to be guided through the logic behind the action. thank you for putting these out, best wishes to you and all your pups🙏🏽

[@ellenb7229]

I am so thankful for this channel. You explain everything so thoroughly. I have an easy time following your instructions and implementing them in my life with my dog.

[@nathanhayhurst7597]

Ive been working with a 3 year old rescue pitbull for 8 months now. Made lots of headway but engagement is just not there. Very independent personality, not food motivated, heavy prey drive while outdoors. I'm at the end of my slip lead! 😄

[@craigmcloughlin1225]

Same here! I thought I was the only one struggling. I cant under any circumstances let my dog of the lead. Its so frustrating at times

[@TD-ce9cq]

Same issue except I’m only 1 month in and pup is 6 months to a year old. Wishing there was more rescue focused assistance. Dog is so sweet, so I’ll keep at it! Good luck!

[@nathanhayhurst7597]

@@craigmcloughlin1225 considering the possibility of starting these methods indoors because when we step outside there's nothing she's interested in more than what her nose is picking up!

[@1packatak]

@@nathanhayhurst7597 absolutely! For a novice handler it is helpful to start in a least distractive environment. Get it going in the house. Then the back yard. Then the front yard. Then the park. If anyone is having issues making the pup pay attention, you are not working hard enough😀😀. Part of it could be because your initial environment is too distracting. The other is you have not worked enough on focus. Make YOU the center of their world. Put the toys away. Play with the dog. Just you and the dog and maybe a ball or tug. Play. Play. Play. Everything comes from YOU. Food. Treats. Toys. Attention. Affection. And remember, you are watching a Pro. He makes everything look easy!!!

[@jameslodge747]

Good luck. I have started training a 3 year old Sproker. Some days I really struggle to let him off the lead at all. Others I can have him walking perfectly by my side on near enough anywhere. Usually I know what the outcome will be based on my state of mind before I start

[@leedreddcocozza6437]

Nice work Will. My 7 month old Akita still thinks 'recall' is a matter of negotiation......I will be starting this method with him as soon as I can.

[@LindseyGooch]

I’m starting this with my 7 month old who already doesn’t want to come back even though i make myself exciting watch this space Thank you 🤞🤞🤞

[@KingsMom831]

What a beautiful place to work with a beautiful sentient being😁

[@carolemuenzer5490]

Beautiful setting, our place is similar in winter, Dry and Hot in summer with rattlesnakes. Wish we had green all year

[@ErinnaL1]

1) I really like your accent :). 2) I've been a subscriber so this isn't the first video of yours I've watched. I just think it is fantastic and also much appreciated how you get right to it and stick with whatever it is that you're training the dog in the video. There are so many dog training videos available online but sometimes there is other fluff that makes me scrub forward a couple min here and there in hopes the person is done and goes back to the point of the video. Thanks for staying right on it and for making each thing you demonstrate easy to follow.

[@flyingardilla143]

Perfect timing - we need to improve that high distraction recall

[@paulcroker8459]

Wow......someone actually talking about electronic training aids........well done you Will ....they really are the way forward, when used correctly .....

[@tammyschilling5362]

She looks like she has an awesome temperment. Happy and interested, but not spastic and out of control. Nice.

[@helenahayes6150]

thank you so much. I care for my son's labrador three days a week. Due to mobility problems I cant really walk him and distance, and the only place I feel I can take him is to an enclosed dog park. I would love to take him to the beach, an open park etc, but I am too scared he would wander off and I would never get him back. He thinks everything is a game of chasey so I would never catch him once I let him go. Thanks again.

[@skyqueenstudios]

This was a great start for me to do recall work with an adult standard poodle I adopted recently. I really appreciate it a lot, so thank you. There was one thing that bothered me though. It’s that you called out specific breeds as very aggressive dogs. Please don’t do this, it attaches and reinforces the stigma to a specific breed, when the reality is that all dogs are capable of aggression. Any dog with the drive for it is completely capable of chasing down a critter and hurting it. As it happens i previously had a (different) standard poodle and a rottweiler: the poodle is the one I had to watch as he loved chasing rats and rabbits, while the rottweiler would just chase the poodle and ignore the rats. Also, it can potentially set people up to trust animals on sight that maybe are not trustworthy - evidenced by the bite statistics of certain smaller breeds.

[@samadqureshi1804]

His Vdos are always helpful, love it n keep up the good work !

[@scottiajohnston8025]

One of the best videos I've seen on recall. Starting to work with my dog today on recall and will use your method.

[@lyndabenjamin9237]

Your training advice really helped me. I've done a lot of work with my dogs over the years and will change some of my approaches to training because of you. I have recently adopted a 3 year old long-haired shepherd who, for the most part, is well trained. He has very good recall in most situations even when he is playing with other dogs. However if play gets too rough or intense I can't get him to break and come back to me and in a few cases it has resulted in a fight breaking out or another owner getting upset with me and my dog. The leave it command works well with everything but squirrels and cats. Are there any training tips for what I'm dealing with because I don't think a long lead in a dog park with lots of dogs will work. Thank you

[@theresaw1117]

Love your training style! Puppy is beautiful and I have no doubt she will do you proud! Thanks for the lesson!

[@mikeebner8313]

I absolutely love all your dog training videos. Please keep up the good work!

[@dejarosales6509]

Is there a video of a training timeline? Like what kind of training comes first and how old the puppy should be, then train on something else , and by the time they’re this age they can do this and that. I’m trying to train my Aussie puppy and I’m just lost on what comes after the next and if he’s too young to really understand some training.

[@davidyama]

You got her back!? I'm so happy for you and her! That's great news!

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

We did! Check out our video explaining what happened: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4K3doCmrblmpdE

[@davidyama]

Will do immediately!

[@smooga24]

Going to use these techniques with my lab that has a weak recall. We did a lot of baiting with food early on and he definitely chooses not to come unless we have a treat. We have been using the slip lead with our new puppy and definitely night/day difference. I am planning on working with a trainer on how to properly condition and use an ecollar for both my dogs. I really enjoy the balance method so far as strictly positive has had some drawbacks. Love your videos!

[@1packatak]

Balanced is the way to go!!!

[@joda7771]

You and Puppy! 🤗 What a team you two are. 😍

[@alexandradittmann8588]

These videos have movie quality now - very, very nice!

[@woolval52]

This may seem a silly question, but what are you using for the reward food? They must be tiny treats, something that she likes. FYI, I bought a slip leash and I love it. My Kimmie must like it too, when I lower the loop she puts her head in there, no complaints.

[@Crazylab1616]

I am losing my mind with recall. My 8 month old black American lab will listen to no recall.... I am disabled and she is super smart and HELLA food driven .. thank god... I am going to try your tips and I'm praying this works. 😂😂😂😂 She is aging me hahahahaha ..... I want her to enjoy off leash but right now she's dragging her lead behind her so I have some chance to bring her back...

[@bobbusby9237]

You are an amazing guy that truly loves animals and your training sessions are brilliant, god bless you

[@kimmyandmochifamily4812]

Your video is great very helpful to us a dog owner I learned from you. Thank you for this video I always watch you. Keep safe every one

[@vincearmstrong5654]

Unfortunately, Fenrir didn't do well 'off lead'.lmao Love your videos, and philosophy of communicating with dogs. I tell people all the time, I don't TRAIN my dogs, I communicate with them. Big difference. Keep it comin'!

[@jay10.274]

So nice to see beautiful l'il Puppy again❤

[@kerrymoore5146]

Wish I’d found your channel a few years ago. Got an old Presa, THE perfect family dog, so loving and gentle, great guarding instincts in the home, great with our kids, other dog and cats. Just a massive t**t with other dogs when out for walks lol. Also she ALWAYS eats poo, mostly the other dogs but her own too :/ if we don’t get out and pick it up immediately it’s gone, to the point where she is stood behind the other waiting for the business to happen

[@Little_Nutmeg_Hen56]

I found large dog parks are a great place to go for training.

[@alisonarrowsmith8050]

Bought into all of that except the e-collar. Using a dog thats been traumatised seems unfair too. However i love your demo its brill.

[@Apollo_xlbully]

We will definately be using your Channel to teach our puppy. Great videos

[@bicnarok]

excellent video.Dog´s arn´t daft, ours knows when and when she isn´t on a lead and acts accordingly. On a lead, long lead etc recall is perfect. As soon as the lead is of, 95%. is she senses a rodent or hare, no recall on this planet is gonna stop her going after it. Is there an exercise to recall a dog with high prey drive off leash? All "she shouldn´t be off leash" comments are going to be ignored. I live in the middle of the woods, no roads and she eventually comes back after the odd rare excursion.

[@tolojoe3974]

brilliant advice thank you

[@activedogzz100]

Love your training best balanced training

[@mercykim20]

Thank you for your great job it worked for me

[@johnbannon2812]

Great tips and Analysis

[@wiktoriakusak3280]

Have you ever thought of doing a series for new owners? I'll be getting a dog soon (we have an older one, that is thankfully very gentle and easy to work with) but I know the new dog won't be the same. I'm educating myself on puppy training etc. But I'd really love a guide like week by week what to do to have a well behaved dog. I'm scared that I'd forget to teach something

[@JayneGoring]

great session

[@triciahelbing4407]

So helpful! But are we going to have to carry treats around with us everywhere? How do we get them to come and not have to give them a treat?

[@tonifonseca9178]

That baby looks a lot like my boy That I just had to put down... best dog ever Rhodesian/boxer mix

[@superandz]

Puuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrfect

[@hwri6962]

Please can you make a video on your views of dominance theory, leadership and pack behaviour. We follow a lot of your videos to be calm consistent leaders and its been working great. I don't believe dogs want to challenge us for this role but I do believe they looks to us for guidance and from observations they display traits of dominance and submissiveness with other dogs. I watch another youtuber who has lots of dogs living in a pack and they show signs of a hierarchy but many many trainers say this is an outdated theory - what's your thoughts and experience? I was going to submit via your website but I don't want to be in a video 🙈

[@xqz2913]

You had some good points. But as soon as you mentioned E-Collar. I was done watching your videos. They are banned in other countries for a reason. Good luck to you tho! 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶

[@feathergrass77]

Puppy is back with you????!!! HOORRAAAAYYY!!!!!!!

[@edw6114]

i always tell everyone here/come/recall will save your dogs life!

[@activedogzz100]

Dogs like labs that love to take off but like be food, do that for 2-3 month works great

[@stumyster007]

As always a great video! I thought my 7 month old Tamaskan had amazing recall by 4 months but instinct is kicking in a lot and he loves to meet other dogs. Although saying that, when we go to obedience class and he's working he's amazing again. I know others have asked about the slip lead but I only see the normal length slip lead and the training leash on the website. The training leash doesn't look like a slip lead, do you use a combo of both or is the long slip out of stock?

[@dg2274]

Lovely videos and guidance. However if I can ask a question - my Tibetan Terrier is crafty. He is at the stage where he will walk with you yet stops now and then and will only walk again if given his reward, otherwise even with gentle pressure on the leash, he refuses. He is going back to longline training as he is also refusing to listen off the lead after about 30 minutes and proceeds to walk away when he sees the leash and not return, leading to Mexican stand offs in the street or field, whereby if I go to him, he walks away (his psyche is that he isn’t finished his walk and wants to stay out).

[@gabygoddard5280]

Great stuff

[@brit4632]

Ahwww 💕❤️💕❤️💕 What a great dog!

[@GolfTee]

Love your videos! We just got a Coton de tulear. And I really want to learn it some good behavior. My wife thinks its a bad idea with a line like yours. Any suggestions? She think it needs a “vest” and line in that. Not sure what to do ☺️

[@roxannecapitani1939]

I'm also about to start training my dog on the ecollar (I chose Dogtra ARC). So I am very keen to see your next videos on this as there seem to be very few in the UK.

[@jessicakimber4108]

Love your videos! Just wanted to ask where I can find your long slip leash? I can only see the short one on your website. Thanks!

[@Wurded]

Nice video

[@ParentingTweens]

I love Puppy!! :) In another video you were using the clicker. It seems that the same principle applies with both the "Puppy come" and "clicker" that the initial training for recall means, 1) get the dog's attention and 2) when the dog started to come to you (or whatever behavior) you either click or say "Puppy come/heal/etc" to reinforce the behavior. Is that correct?

[@activedogzz100]

Oh you are perfect

[@tylerhall7300]

I just want to to say thanks for your videos. I had a dog when I was a child but he "zach" ran away/stolen...pretty sure he was stolen because we lived in such a place he would have no where to go but plenty of people would get drunk and come loieter because it was right beside a big lake. And he was a teddy bear just beautiful lab. Anyway it broke my heart as a kid. And these videos as an adult now has taught me how to properly care for one and am proud i will be receiving an ausssieshererd/bernese mountain mix,..."Liea" soon. Can't wait so thanks for the info and courage. Cheers.

[@simonjeakings5433]

I bet you the dog was too much work for your parents and they gave him away or worse. They could not tell you because doing this might cause you to resent them . Don't take this the wrong way but as the other reasons you gave are plausible so is this.

[@jamiehorton9722]

Hi Will, love your channel and subscribed after watching one video. You mentioned E collars in this vid, do you have a link or recommend one to buy ? Cheers

[@FirstLast-xg7qj]

She looks like a little tosa 😊

[@miacrystal7474]

Thank you for this video! My husband and I are adopting a stray puppy and are currently teaching her recall. My question is, do you think it would be ok if we take turns training her, or do you think that would confuse her to have two handlers.

[@jjankowski76]

Thanks for this. Would you suggest a slip lead for a German Shepard that is reactive and lunges and pulls at other dogs ?

[@petermacallan4645]

Great video Congrats on getting Puppy back Would you use the prong collar for this 1st stage recall training? Cheers Pete

[@stevemcguire1810]

Which E collar do you recommend?

[@LukeMorry]

CLASS!!! Will those long slip leads be for sale any time?? It’ll be great to help with my German Shorthair that I’ve re-homed

[@mark.on_a_mountain]

I would really like to use a slip lead for my dog, but she is a French Bulldog, and brachycephalic. What is the alternative?

[@simonjeakings5433]

So the last step is to cement all the learned training with an e-collar. So if you don't mind me asking, what used to happen b4 there were e-collars. Did dog owners and the police dog handlers call their dogs back being content that their dogs would "most probably" come back to them, not 20minutes later with a little dead dog dripping blood, hanging from it's blood soaked jaws?

[@ellenb7229]

I can't find the long line slip lead on your site...how can I get one?

[@carolemuenzer5490]

Will what type of high pay treats do you use in your training?

[@markhudson2684]

Hi Brilliant video, how young can you start?

[@KrisandaFitnessWestPerth]

As a R+ trainer myself, your using negative reinforcement with pressure on lead. Why would you then use a shock collar??

[@nikagomelauri]

what length is that leash?

[@lukeskywalker6691]

You need to do a video where a dog has no training what do ever and you’ve spent no time with them. So we can see how long it actually takes to get started

[@mandiholmes69]

I would also like to see that please

[@judithstorck5195]

Where did you get the slip lead? Judi

[@mygachalife9208]

Do you have any advice in training dogs that suffer anxiety around other people.. and no food/treat training ? As both my dogs don't seem to care about food when out ..

[@jeniferchoppen3715]

can you tell me what treats you use please?

[@jamiemorse4487]

Can I use a slip lead for everyday walking or is this just a training aid?

[@brigri8]

how long is your slip lead?

[@michaellmare5574]

Where can I buy this slip lead? The website doesn’t offer it

[@idjhunter4579]

When will this leash be for sale. As I have the regular slip leash and is amazing quality

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Hopefully soon, keep an eye out on our instagram for updates!

[@craigrob11]

When will your training slip lead be available

[@ZacAlviz]

Great video man. Where can I get long training leash like that?

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Hey Zac, thanks for watching! You can check out our products over on our website: www.fenrircanineleaders.co.uk/collections/physical-products

[@ZacAlviz]

@@willathertoncaninetraining product page on the website is down?

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

@@ZacAlviz You should be able to sign up to be notified as soon as our store has more stock in it. We're working closely with our suppliers to get everything back as soon as possible!

[@sawyerhall6564]

It’s still out of stock

[@activedogzz100]

How about a short hair pointer recall with no e collar

[@activedogzz100]

Challenging you 😄

[@karenhaynes8797]

I’m going to need more treats lol

[@stephenlynch1617]

Can you eventually teach perfect recall without an e collar?

[@juanpabloescajadillorosas5228]

Hello, At which month should I start working with this type of collars? I have a Cane Corso 4 months old. However, I have some issues with recalling him, after 15 to 20 minutes he starts to bite the leash and trying to go back home. I dont know if its normal on puppies.

[@ricbradley5323]

My English Staffordshire just pulls and pulls. If I use a collar she just chokes herself terribly. This is a wonderful guide. How do I get my dog to get calm like yours?

[@rubypowell3959]

He has loads of videos for pulling, check the other videos out on his channel

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Hey Ric, check out our video with Sandy and how Will managed to get him to stop pulling in just one session: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoaUfK1tg7yljcU

[@milaskilathelab]

When can we get those collars from yourselves? The recall collars...

[@sketchyfingaz372]

Is a dog ever too old to learn this? I have a 1 year old pit bull boxer mix. He is naturally a great family dog but I am trying to make up for lost time with training due to working. Just wondering if it’s too late