11/11/2026
Recall fails in real life for one reason: we practice it where it's easy. Here's how to build it step by step.
1. Start indoors, where your dog is most likely to listen. Call, reward, repeat.
2. Add a little distance on a long line, then a few steps.
3. Add real distractions slowly, and reward every return.
Recall is a skill, not a reflex. Build it in small steps and it holds up at the park too.
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