11/03/2024
If there is one thing you practice with your dog: Practice. Those. Recalls.
Real life happened today. I let Cas and Enzo outside while I went to get the puppies to join them soon. When I got outside Cas was standing at the bottom of the steps next to our gate that, due to the wind, had blown wide open. My heart sank. Enzo was nowhere in sight. I tried to remain calm and called him. I only called him once and he came running around the corner.
I threw a party despite the fact that my heart was still beating out of my chest. I let him know how incredibly happy I was he came back and showered him with the chicken I had just put in my pocket before coming out.
Practice your recalls. Make YOU the best place to be no matter how scared you are (or frustrated when your dog doesn’t listen). He had no idea he did anything “wrong” he just thought hey the gate is open, I’m going to go check it out!
But he came back instantly because recalls are my #1 priority always.
