Recall Games
Restrained Recalls (two-player)
- Have a helper gently restrain your puppy while you tease with food or a toy, just out of her reach.
- Run away from your puppy.
- Clearly say "Puppy, Come!" or other chosen recall signal. Continue running!
- 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)
- Take turns calling the puppy between multiple people.
- 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.
- 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)
- Call the puppy while she's not engaged with you but also not engrossed in anything else.
- Click when she turns toward you, run away from her, and scatter tiny treats when she gets to you.
- Immediately after scattering, quietly walk away while she's occupied.
- Once you see her finish or lose interest in the treats, call her again and repeat.