Recall Games

Restrained Recalls (two-player)

  1. Have a helper gently restrain your puppy while you tease with food or a toy, just out of her reach.
  2. Run away from your puppy.
  3. Clearly say "Puppy, Come!" or other chosen recall signal. Continue running!
  4. Once the puppy catches up to you, turn and jackpot reward with the food or toy and plenty of excited praise and petting.

Round Robin Recalls (multi-player)

  1. Take turns calling the puppy between multiple people.
  2. Click the moment the puppy turns toward you, praise excitedly while she's running to you, and reward as soon as she gets to you.
  3. After rewarding, ask for a behaviour, such as sit or down, that is different from the behaviour that the last person asked for. This will keep her actively listening to what you're saying!

Scatter-and-Seek Recalls (single-player)

  1. Call the puppy while she's not engaged with you but also not engrossed in anything else.
  2. Click when she turns toward you, run away from her, and scatter tiny treats when she gets to you.
  3. Immediately after scattering, quietly walk away while she's occupied.
  4. Once you see her finish or lose interest in the treats, call her again and repeat.