Jun Falkenstein wrote 03/03/2006 12:09 PM Recall command #99846 - 03/03/2006 12:09 PM
Jun Falkenstein Webboard User Reg: 02-23-2006 Posts: 1 Loc: Offline	First of all, I'm new to this board and apologize if this topic has already been covered, and if so perhaps someone could link it for me? =D I recently adopted a rescued male GSD approx. 3 years old who is great in the house, heels on walks, sees me as the alpha, etc. His only problem is the recall command or whistle. He absolutely loses it when he knows he's off leash outside, or if there is any 'prey' around, and will not come. He comes beautifully anywhere in the house or in the backyard or even in a dog park. I realize that he's still relatively new to me, and we must work on this daily and often, with a 50 ft lead outside, etc. What I'd like to hear about are others experiences with training their dogs to come when called off-leash. Any suggestions, techniques? How long did it take? Thanks, Jun
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Chris St. Clair wrote 03/03/2006 02:15 PM Re: Recall command [Re: Jun Falkenstein ] #99847 - 03/03/2006 02:15 PM
Chris St. Clair Webboard User Reg: 01-03-2006 Posts: 57 Loc: Offline	I would go back a couple of steps. Only let him out on a lead. I'd start around 15' and correct him everytime he is slow to respond. Then get a 50' rope/lead and correct when He does not come when you call. After I have him thinking that I am alway on the other end of the lead, I would put the 15' lead on him. But, just let him drag it with him. At first you have to keep yourself near the draging lead so, if necessary, you can give a correction. After draging the 15' for a while switch to a 4' or 6' drag leash. Basically, you need to remind him that you are always in control and that there will be a correction for unwanted behavior. Imagination is more important than knowledge.
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Dennis Jones wrote 03/03/2006 05:31 PM Re: Recall command [Re: Jun Falkenstein ] #99848 - 03/03/2006 05:31 PM
Dennis Jones Webboard User Reg: 06-13-2004 Posts: 3389 Loc: Richmond Va Offline	I'd make sure the dog understands what "here" means first. I do this by haveing thier favorite treat/toy and call them to it and praising lavishly. Once they start coming pretty regularly, increase the distractions. I use a long line and a prong collar to re enforce what was taught. I them set them up by putting out what every they go ape shat about ie cat, another dog, squirrel whatever, I give the command loud and clear "HIER" and nail them if they don't turn around. Had to do that about 4 times my older Malamute/GSD cross and only once or twice with my two other GSDs. I re check it on occasion. Be sure to praise and reward when the dog does return after a hard correction. Of course I'm just a fat guy with some dogs, the pros will chime in with some additional tips I'm sure.
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Major Iain Pedden wrote 03/03/2006 05:41 PM Re: Recall command [Re: Dennis Jones ] #99849 - 03/03/2006 05:41 PM
Major Iain Pedden Webboard User Reg: 02-18-2003 Posts: 197 Loc: Virginia Offline	Dennis is right. Don't skip steps in training. Read Ed's article on training phases. Here's some posts I remember talking about this previously: http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/showf...true#Post470962 http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/showf...true#Post528010 http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/showf...rue#Post2713581 VanCamp also posted some gouge on using an ecollar in recall training. My posts reflect my own opinions, and not those of the Marine Corps or the United States.
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Mike Arnold wrote 03/03/2006 06:07 PM Re: Recall command [Re: Jun Falkenstein ] #99850 - 03/03/2006 06:07 PM
Mike Arnold Webboard User Reg: 07-09-2004 Posts: 1344 Loc: CNY Offline
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