Learn how to teach a dog to come when called it one of the most important training skills you and your dog will work on. A reliable recall is an important safety cue, as well as a cue that can have a HUGE impact on your dog!

A dog with a reliable, bombproof recall can be allowed to wander in offleash spaces, allowing for more exploration, sniffing, and tremendous freedom.

While teaching a truly reliable recall requires practice and repetition in a variety of settings, the rewards are incredible for both you and your pooch!

Today we're breaking down how to train a dog to come when called with treats no ecollars or punishment necessary! When it comes down to it, polishing your recall is all about providing your dog with INCREDIBLE rewards for recall and practicing in various environments. Remember, dogs aren't great at generalizing, so you'll need to continue to reinforce your recall work in all kinds of different locations and around different distractions for it to really sink in!

How to Teach a Dog to Come When Called:
00:21 Why Is Recall So Important?
02:23 How To Establish a Strong Recall
03:00 Step 1: Choose a Recall Reward
03:26 Step 2: Choose a Recall World
04:13 Week One: Practice Indoors
04:43 Week Two: Add Indoor Challenges
06:45 Week Three: Practice In Familiar Outdoor Environments
08:07 Week Four: Practice In New Outdoor Environments
8:52 Established OffLeash Recall

We hope this video helps you nail that perfect recall be sure to let us know about your own experiences working on your dog's recall in the comments below!