Recall must feel valuable before it is tested. Doodles can be velcro dogs at home and selective listeners outside, so build a huge reward history.
Training steps
1
Indoors, crouch six feet away.
2
Say their name plus come in your happiest voice.
3
Move backward as they approach.
4
When they arrive, reward with several treats and praise.
5
Never call come for baths, nail trims, or leaving the park.
Doodle pro tip
Your velcro doodle who shadows you indoors can go suddenly deaf at the park. Bank a huge reward history now so coming back always out-values the smell they just found.
Success signs
✓ Comes indoors
✓ Comes from another room
✓ Comes away from a low-value toy
Common mistake
Testing recall outside before building it inside.
0/3 sessions
Complete one focused session.
Safety first
Use a leash or long line outdoors until recall is proven for months.