Recall
Re: Recall
Hi Freya
Have a look at a book called “Total recal” by pipa mattison.
Pipa gives a great easy to follow step by step guide for dogs if all age and experience. I’m a total novice and have used her technique on my lab and he comes bounding back full of enthusiasm ( hope i haven’t spoke to soon)
Hope this helps, well worth a read.
Have a look at a book called “Total recal” by pipa mattison.
Pipa gives a great easy to follow step by step guide for dogs if all age and experience. I’m a total novice and have used her technique on my lab and he comes bounding back full of enthusiasm ( hope i haven’t spoke to soon)
Hope this helps, well worth a read.
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trekmoor
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Re: Recall
A recall is by no means 100 % certain with any cocker spaniel ! 
I agree though that Pippa Mattisons little book is a good one to follow.
Wullie
I agree though that Pippa Mattisons little book is a good one to follow.Wullie
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Stacia
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Re: Recall
A good way to start is to recall him to his breakfast and dinner, always make a recall rewarding.
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Springfield Pointers
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Re: Recall
Show me anyone who tells you their dog never disobeys the recall, and I'll show you a liar.
Re: Recall
From my limited experience i agree with SPSpringfield Pointers wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:23 pm Show me anyone who tells you their dog never disobeys the recall, and I'll show you a liar.
Muddling along in the hope that one day it starts to make sense.
Re: Recall
I have read that acid test is being able to call them away from their food but I’m jiggerd if I can do this with my lab yet...Springfield Pointers wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:23 pm Show me anyone who tells you their dog never disobeys the recall, and I'll show you a liar.
Re: Recall
Sisyphean task calling a Lab away from food!
I often find resorting to unladylike language improves the recall, not good when in company, especially not the vicar's wife...
I often find resorting to unladylike language improves the recall, not good when in company, especially not the vicar's wife...
In life, it is important to know when to stop arguing with people and simply let them be wrong.
Re: Recall
Funny, I have never had problems with calling any of my dogs off of food or to drop or leave a bone. However, they will give me the finger at times on game or even another dog. Shrewd buggers have the ability to estimate distance and cover as good situations to self reward and put off worrying about the dire consequences when I finally get to them.Suveran wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:53 pmI have read that acid test is being able to call them away from their food but I’m jiggerd if I can do this with my lab yet...Springfield Pointers wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:23 pm Show me anyone who tells you their dog never disobeys the recall, and I'll show you a liar.
So no, food is not the acid test, all situations are. 
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Re: Recall
Why would you?Suveran wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:53 pmI have read that acid test is being able to call them away from their food but I’m jiggerd if I can do this with my lab yet...Springfield Pointers wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:23 pm Show me anyone who tells you their dog never disobeys the recall, and I'll show you a liar.