June 28, 2024
Our 14 week old puppy ignores our recall command when she's off leash, do you have any suggestions?
Full Question:
Our German Shepherd pup is 14 weeks old, now, got her at 8 weeks. Bought the Leerburg Come When Called video, and your puppy video, 8 weeks to 1 year. Recently , off leash, mainly outside with distractions and around our horses, puppy is ignoring the come when called command. Suggestion? Too soon for off leash?Goal is a family pet, that comes when called.
Cindy's Answer:
14 weeks is much too soon to expect a reliable recall off leash. I never have my puppies off leash in a distracting environment at such a young age.
I keep a lightweight, long line on my puppies 100% of the time outside even if they are perfect with a recall inside the house. You want to create habits that stick with the pup for a lifetime and by not rewarding the recall or taking the leash off too soon you will undermine that process.
I keep a lightweight, long line on my puppies 100% of the time outside even if they are perfect with a recall inside the house. You want to create habits that stick with the pup for a lifetime and by not rewarding the recall or taking the leash off too soon you will undermine that process.
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Thank you for the response. Will take the direction!
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