The Weekly High Five 🐾

One Quick Win 🙏 One Video to Watch 👀 One Post I Loved

Hey Reader,
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You call your dog. They look at you. Then they go right back to what they were doing.

Frustrating, right?

Here's the thing: recall isn't just about saying "come" louder or more times. There are actually five specific rules that determine whether your dog comes when called, and most people break at least three of them without realizing it.
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With the warmer weather for us cold States right around the corner. Recall is going to be a big deal very soon.

This week I'm revealing the five rules of recall that change everything, sharing a quick win you can implement today, and showing you how to teach your dog the hardest skill of all: being calm.

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One Quick Win 🙏

This week's Quick Win focuses on "Match Your Rewards to the Environment":

1. Identify three different environments: inside your house, your yard, and out in public with distractions.
2. Create a reward hierarchy: low value (dry kibble), medium value (regular training treats), high value (cheese, chicken, hot dogs).
3. Use low value rewards for easy recalls inside where there's minimal distraction.
4. Use medium value rewards in your yard where there's more interesting stuff happening.
5. Save high value rewards exclusively for recalls in public with real distractions like other dogs, people, or exciting smells.

Your dog isn't going to ignore a squirrel for the same boring kibble they get every day.
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But cheese? Hot dogs? That might actually compete with the squirrel.
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Stop expecting your dog to work for minimum wage when the environment is offering them way more interesting options.

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One Video To Watch 👀

Why doesn't your dog come when called? In this week's essential video, I reveal the five rules of recall that most people break without even knowing it!

Learn why you should never call your dog for anything unpleasant (and what to do instead), discover why repeating "come come come" actually makes things worse, and find out how to make recalls so rewarding your dog can't resist.
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These aren't just tips. They're fundamental rules that determine whether your recall training actually works.

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One Social Post I Loved 🧡

Think your dog should just naturally know how to be calm? This week's post reveals that calmness is actually one of the HARDEST things for dogs to learn and must be taught like any other command!

​Check out this post from @thegooddogyorktown about teching calmness.​

This is perfect for dogs who can't settle when guests are over or when you're trying to work from home.

Here's What Most People Don't Understand About Recall
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That reward matching tip I just gave you? That'll help immediately. And the five rules in the video will change how you think about recall training.
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But here's the reality: recall is one of the most complex behaviors to train because it requires your dog to ignore everything interesting in their environment and choose you instead. That's a big ask.
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Most people try to piece together recall training from random YouTube videos and Instagram tips. They get some results, then hit a wall. Maybe their dog comes inside but not outside. Maybe they come in the yard but not at the park. Maybe they come sometimes but not when it really matters.
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That's because recall isn't one skill. It's a layered system that needs to be built methodically, step by step, in the right order.
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That's exactly why I created the 30 Day Recall Course. It's not a collection of tips. It's a complete system that takes you from "my dog ignores me" to "my dog comes every time I call" in 30 days.
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We start with foundation work in your house, then gradually add distance, distractions, and duration in a way that sets your dog up to succeed at each step. No guessing. No piecing things together. Just a proven process that works.
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If you're tired of your dog blowing you off when you call them, especially in situations where it actually matters, this course gives you the full roadmap.
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​>>> [Check Out the 30 Day Recall Course] <<<​
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Questions about recall training or whether this course is right for your dog? Hit reply. I'm happy to help you figure out your next steps.
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Here's to dogs who actually come when called!

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Pam,
CPDT-KA
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​PS. The course includes daily training videos, troubleshooting guides, and exactly what to do when your dog doesn't come. Everything you need to build a bulletproof recall in 30 days. Click here to check it out.​
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