Recall in practice

Practise planning recall beyond the living room. Explore rewards, distractions, safe training setups and the consequences of everyday choices, including what happens when coming back always ends the fun.

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Recall in practice

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  1. 1. Your dog enjoys a brief toy game more than a biscuit outside. What can you use?

    Your dog enjoys a brief toy game more than a biscuit outside. What can you use?
  2. 2. A dog may sprint after wildlife on a long line. What matters before practising?

    A dog may sprint after wildlife on a long line. What matters before practising?
  3. 3. Before a beginner recall, the dog is already looking at you. Why is this useful?

    Before a beginner recall, the dog is already looking at you. Why is this useful?
  4. 4. Two carers use different words for the same new recall. What helps?

    Two carers use different words for the same new recall. What helps?
  5. 5. You double recall distance and add a running helper at once. Why might this fail?

    You double recall distance and add a running helper at once. Why might this fail?
  6. 6. Where should Nala practise her first short recalls?

    Where should Nala practise her first short recalls?
  7. 7. What belongs in your preparation for recall practice outside?

    What belongs in your preparation for recall practice outside?
  8. 8. Which voice makes an early recall more inviting?

    Which voice makes an early recall more inviting?
  9. 9. You have five spare minutes for easy recall games. Is this useful?

    You have five spare minutes for easy recall games. Is this useful?
  10. 10. Every recall ends the walk. What useful change could you make?

    Every recall ends the walk. What useful change could you make?
  11. 11. Recall works indoors. What is a sensible first outdoor setup?

    Recall works indoors. What is a sensible first outdoor setup?
  12. 12. A helper provides a mild distraction during planned recall practice. How can they help at first?

    A helper provides a mild distraction during planned recall practice. How can they help at first?
  13. 13. After hesitating, your dog finally returns. What should you avoid?

    After hesitating, your dog finally returns. What should you avoid?
  14. 14. Your dog is frightened by nearby construction. Is this a good moment to test recall difficulty?

    Your dog is frightened by nearby construction. Is this a good moment to test recall difficulty?
  15. 15. Your dog returns in a secure area and loves sniffing. What may reward it afterward?

    Your dog returns in a secure area and loves sniffing. What may reward it afterward?
  16. 16. Which attachment is recommended for recall practice with a long line?

    Which attachment is recommended for recall practice with a long line?
  17. 17. Your dog is unreliable around squirrels. What is the safer plan?

    Your dog is unreliable around squirrels. What is the safer plan?
  18. 18. A dog walker takes over while recall is still being learnt. What should you explain?

    A dog walker takes over while recall is still being learnt. What should you explain?
  19. 19. Milo looks at you when you say his name. Has he necessarily learnt to return?

    Milo looks at you when you say his name. Has he necessarily learnt to return?
  20. 20. Your recall notes say only “bad dog”. What would be more useful?

    Your recall notes say only “bad dog”. What would be more useful?
Questions covered in this exam
  1. Where should Nala practise her first short recalls?
  2. Two carers use different words for the same new recall. What helps?
  3. Milo looks at you when you say his name. Has he necessarily learnt to return?
  4. Which voice makes an early recall more inviting?
  5. After hesitating, your dog finally returns. What should you avoid?
  6. Every recall ends the walk. What useful change could you make?
  7. What belongs in your preparation for recall practice outside?
  8. Your dog enjoys a brief toy game more than a biscuit outside. What can you use?
  9. Recall works indoors. What is a sensible first outdoor setup?
  10. Which attachment is recommended for recall practice with a long line?
  11. A dog may sprint after wildlife on a long line. What matters before practising?
  12. Your dog is unreliable around squirrels. What is the safer plan?
  13. You double recall distance and add a running helper at once. Why might this fail?
  14. A helper provides a mild distraction during planned recall practice. How can they help at first?
  15. Your dog returns in a secure area and loves sniffing. What may reward it afterward?
  16. Before a beginner recall, the dog is already looking at you. Why is this useful?
  17. A dog walker takes over while recall is still being learnt. What should you explain?
  18. You have five spare minutes for easy recall games. Is this useful?
  19. Your dog is frightened by nearby construction. Is this a good moment to test recall difficulty?
  20. Your recall notes say only “bad dog”. What would be more useful?

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