January 06, 2022

When should I start recall training with my 11 week old puppy? 

Full Question:
Hey Cindy, hope you are doing well.

I have a (almost) 11 week old GSD pup and wanted to know when to implement the recall training in Michael Ellis's "Raising Your Puppy" videos.

We have house and crate training taken care of and I am playing tug with her, that she enjoys. I just wanted to get an idea of when we should start the recall training.

Thanks Cindy!
Cindy
Cindy Cindy's Answer:
I start recall training as soon as the puppy shows interest in rewards and interacting with me. It's usually the first behavior I work on although it's very informal and all done as a game to build value for coming when called.

I'd go ahead and start now, we have a recall specific video that goes through the steps in detail from puppy to finishing the recall with older dogs using the remote collar. You may not need the remote collar but I usually recommend it so you know how to handle the point when your puppy/adolescent dog decides to NOT come when you call. It's the most important behavior our dogs should know.
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Great suggestion. Thanks Cindy.

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