Recall - there is hope

lmtoth2 · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:07 pm Post subject: Recall - there is hope

I have gotten tired of taking Dex out on a leash to go potty...he's almost 2 yrs old! So I started letting him go out himself. I tell him to "go potty"...right after he goes I shake the treat bag and tell him "Dexter come". It's amazing the results...haha...I don't even have to shake the bag now...he comes when I call him...for now Wink

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annabelles mom · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:18 pm Post subject:

Good boy Dex !
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sessa35 · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:51 pm Post subject:

Good boy, Dexter!!

(It will ALL eventually sink in...no worries, Leslie!)
CONGRATS!!

Keep up the good recall buddy!!
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P.S. Recall is my only current recourse to otherwise unchecked barking in the backyard by my lil' neighborhood gossiper Mija!! --yes, other dogs in the our 'hood answer back! Shocked

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lmtoth2 · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:58 pm Post subject:

annabelles mom · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:01 pm Post subject:

blueteal · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:03 pm Post subject:

Good boy Dex............
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Jac · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:04 am Post subject:

While my dogs are cheering for Dexter (and Kirby) I AM CHEERING FOR LESLIE!!! Good job Leslie!!!! Very Happy

You know, when people write in with these issues for their pups, I often think, "Give him a little time, before you know it he will be surprising you..." and Dexter certainly has proven this theroy! (Still I acknowledge that without your persistant and loving guideance, you'd still be having those challenges...so my hat is off to you, Leslie!)
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hmz819 · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:06 am Post subject:

Great job Dex and Leslie! I really need to work on this with Maya. She was doing really good but I messed up and now she won't come when I call her anymore.
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DebBrown · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:31 am Post subject:

Hey, Congratulations! It feels good when it works, doesn't it?

I think treats are the way to go. If you need a consistent response, be consistent with treating. It would be great if they would respond without it but I don't mind using a bribe. Smile

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lmtoth2 · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:46 am Post subject:

Gracies_mommy · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:18 am Post subject:

GOOD BOY DEX, but bad boy on selective hearing day's. Sad

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lmtoth2 · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:30 am Post subject:

this is an old post Smile

Update - Dex still has selective hearing...HAHAHA...however his recall is excellent when I shake the treat bag...amazing, huh?
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Gracies_mommy · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:49 am Post subject:

lol yup. I'd come if some one shook a bag of M & M's
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gene · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:01 pm Post subject:

Mine have pretty good recall......unless there's a squirrel, then an atomic bomb wouldn't get Miko to move!!

Great job to the both of you!!

And for shaking a bag of m and m's.....I'm there!! Wink

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