How to train a recall of a poodle

When you play outdoors with your beloved poodle, it runs happily like a little ball of fur, and its lively and cute appearance fills your heart with joy. But sometimes, it will be attracted by new things around it, running farther and farther away, and ignoring calls. At this time, are you both worried and anxious? Don't worry, it's not difficult to teach a Poodle how to recall through scientific training. This not only makes you feel more at ease when taking it out, but also enhances your relationship.

Poodle dogs are intelligent and highly dependent on their owners, providing a solid foundation for recall training. However, they also have a strong curiosity, and the outside world is full of temptations for them, so training requires mastering the correct methods and techniques, as well as having enough patience and love.

Before starting training, it is important to be fully prepared. Firstly, choose a suitable training venue. Initial training can be conducted indoors or in a quiet, enclosed, and undisturbed outdoor environment, such as one's own yard. This can make the poodle more focused on training and reduce the influence of external factors. As the training progresses, gradually transition into complex environments. At the same time, prepare some snacks that the poodle likes, such as chicken jerky, cheese cubes, small jerky, etc. These snacks will become the "secret weapon" during the training process, stimulating its enthusiasm. Snacks should be small and easy to swallow to avoid choking during training.

Establishing clear recall instructions is also crucial. Choose a simple, clear, and easy to pronounce word, such as "come back" or "come over", and use the same command during each training session to gradually familiarize and understand the meaning of the command for the poodle. The tone of the instructions should be firm and gentle, not too harsh, to avoid causing fear in the poodle.

Training can start with basic indoor training. Have the poodle sit next to you, then take a gentle step back and issue a recall command, such as' come back '. If it can follow instructions and actively walk up to you, immediately give it a snack reward and gently praise it, such as "Great, back", while gently stroking its head or back to make it feel your recognition and love. If it doesn't respond, don't rush or scold it. Instead, gently pull the towing rope (if used), guide it to your side, and reward and praise it again. Repeat this process, training for 10-15 minutes each time, 2-3 times a day. Through continuous repetition and reinforcement, the Poodle will gradually associate recall instructions with the behavior of returning to your side.

When the poodle is able to follow the recall instructions well indoors, it can be taken outdoors for training. Outdoor, first let the poodle move freely around you for a while, then slowly increase the distance from it, and when the distance is moderate, issue a recall command. If it can quickly run back to you, give it richer rewards. In addition to snacks, you can also play with its favorite toys for a while to make it understand that following the recall order will have more benefits. If it is attracted by things around it and does not follow instructions, do not shout or chase after it loudly, as this may make it feel like you are playing a chase game with it and instead run further. But it is necessary to patiently issue instructions again, calling it out in a gentle tone, or shaking the container containing snacks and making sounds to attract its attention.

During the training process, it is important to pay attention to the following points. One is to have enough patience. Each poodle has different learning abilities and speeds, some may learn quickly, while others require more time and repeated training. No matter what situation you encounter, do not beat or scold your poodle, otherwise it will make it fearful and resentful of training, which will affect the training effect. Secondly, it is important to pay attention to the frequency and duration of training, and avoid overtraining to prevent the Poodle from feeling tired and bored. Maintain an appropriate amount of training frequency and time every day, allowing it to learn in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The third is to give rewards and praise in a timely manner. When a poodle performs well, it should be rewarded with snacks, toys, caresses, and words of praise in a timely manner to keep it enthusiastic about training.

Training a Poodle recall is a challenging yet enjoyable journey. Watching the poodle go from initially disobeying commands to gradually learning to respond with a single call, every small progress is filled with your efforts and dedication. Let's use love and patience to accompany the growth of our poodle, making it a obedient little baby who can safely accompany us anytime and anywhere, and enjoy beautiful outdoor time together.