Improving recall with whistle

Discussion in 'Labrador Training' started by Maggie68, Jun 24, 2014.

  1. Maggie68

    Maggie68 Registered Users

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    Otis 's recall is rather sloppy. I shout treat Oaty, and after he has finished sniffing around he comes for a treat. I thought about getting a whistle, so tips and instruction, please on how to improve his recall. Once he is away from me and sniffing around its hard to get his attention, however he dosent run off. Thanks, Maggie XX
     
  2. charlie

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    Re: Improving recall with whistle

    Hi Maggie, have you thought about getting Pippa's Total Recall and you can train recalling Oatis away from all kinds of situations which should do the trick? Good luck xx :)

    Just to add you can buy Acme gun dog whistles on Ebay or Amazon etc. I personally use a 211.5 :) x
     
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    Re: Improving recall with whistle

    I agree Total Recall is as good a start as any, and far better than many!
    Perfecting your recall in easy situations before taking it out "live" is the key I think, just as Pippa describes.
     

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