How to teach a dog to come over when it hears its owner's call
Picture this: You’re at the dog park, your pup gleefully chasing squirrels near the treeline. You yell, "Buddy, come!"... and nothing happens. Sound familiar?
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How to stop a dog from running away when called
That heart-stopping moment when your pup bolts after a squirrel in the local park, completely ignoring your shouts of "MAX, COME!" is every dog owner's nightmare.
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how to teach a dog to come without treats
I was hiking with my neighbor’s Australian Shepherd, Cody, in the Colorado foothills last month when my treat bag ran empty.
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How to train a dog to come back after its owner releases the leash
I was at a dog park in Denver last month watching a border collie named Lila dart after a squirrel, her owner calling “Come!” until he was hoarse—she didn’t even glance back.
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Why is my dog suddenly bad at recall
Your stomach drops as Luna, who once zipped back at your call, now bolts toward traffic at the sound of "Come!" That vanished recall isn’t rebellion—it’s a distress signal.
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What age should a puppy know to recall
Picture your exuberant Labrador puppy, Luna, spotting a squirrel in Central Park. Her ears perk up, leash goes taut, and she bolts—ignoring your panicked "Come!"
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How to get 100% recall
Imagine this: You unclip the leash at your local dog park in San Diego, and your golden retriever immediately bolts after a squirrel, ignoring your desperate calls.
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