Heelwork · Manchester

Recall

Recall training builds a response you can practise safely, from a quiet room to more distracting places, using rewards your dog values.

Coming back is worth it

What we work on.

For dogs who return in the kitchen but find the park much more interesting.

  • A clear recall cue
  • Reward placement and release cues
  • Safe long-line practice and gradual distractions

We establish an easy starting point and change one thing at a time: duration, distance or distraction. A harness and long line keep practice safe. Progress depends on the individual dog and setting.

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A beagle practising with a person on a quiet country path
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A plan, not a promise

Notice. Practise. Adjust.

01

First, understand

We listen to your goal and discuss a suitable starting point.

02

Keep it manageable

Use short sessions, comfortable equipment and rewards your dog values.

03

Review what happens

Make notes. If something becomes difficult, we can make the next step easier.

Questions, before you start

About recall.

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Will my dog be off lead?

Only where it is safe, lawful and appropriate. A long line is often part of the plan. Reliable off-lead recall cannot be promised.

What if my dog ignores the cue?

Make the next repetition easier. We review the surroundings, reward and distance instead of repeating the cue or punishing the dog.

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A useful first step

Start where your dog is.

A conversation about your dog, your everyday life and what you would like to change.

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