Does your dog have a rock solid recall?

My dog is deaf, any ideas for a fast recall!

The Deaf Dog Education Action Fund (also called DDEAF) has an excellent website with lots of resources for owners of deaf dogs. We used it a lot when one of our dogs went deaf, it was very helpful. I don’t know if I can put the link in this post, but they are at deafdogs . org

A lot of people who get a younger dog who is deaf will use a “V collar” or vibration collar. This is NOT an “e collar” or shock collar— The V collar just makes a little buzz to get the dog’s attention. It is not painful in any way, although it can be startling until your dog get used to it. They have a lot of materials on how to use one well. You can start by just putting the collar next to the dog or even wearing it on your own arm and introduce the buzz that way. Then maybe hanging on the dog’s harness. Again, just so they get a chance to associate the buzz with lots of treats.

Personally I would strongly recommend not getting one of the E collars that has a buzz setting because it’s too easy to accidentally use the setting that hurts. Just get one made for vibration only if you can.

You can then use this to get your dog’s attention for longer distance recalls. So it can give you both a lot more freedom than if you are relying on your dog looking at you in order to see the recall signal.

(I think most people don’t use the V collar as a recall signal itself, it’s basically just like calling the dog’s name. It means “look at me and I am going to give you another cue.”)

If you don’t want to try the v collar (and some older dogs just don’t like it) , another alternative is to carry a tin with a very smelly treat inside. We used some really stinky salmon treats. We met other people who used sardines or tripe or even super smelly cheese. When you open the container, most dogs will whip their heads around and look at you hopefully. Some will even run right up to you. It’s a good way of getting their attention, except that you can only use it once in a specific area because the smell will linger. With the V collar you can just buzz again 10 minutes later so it’s better for “catch and release” play sessions.

We practice recalls with all our dogs all the time, at least a couple times a day, and they’ve all been really good at them. I think it’s just one of those behaviors that you have to keep training for the dog’s whole life if you want to keep it sharp.

One more thing I wanted to mention it on the subject of recalls… Patricia McConnell ( The other end of the leash) has a great idea that we started using 15 or 20 years ago and really like. Each of her dogs has an individual name that they will respond to, but she also has a group name for all her dogs. We used “Doggos.” The point is that you can teach some behaviors with both the group cue and the individual cue. And it’s especially good for recalls. So at our house 10 years ago when Dilly and Tulip were both out in the yard, I could call “Dilly, come!” if he was the only one I wanted. Or “Doggos, come!” And they would both come. Saved time and was very practical. You do have to keep practicing all the variations, though.

We didn’t put all our cues on the group name, but we did use it with Come, Wait, Sit, and Down.

I back my SUV out of the garage and honk the horn, they all love to go for rides so they come running as fast as they can. I also have a deaf Dalmatian, and he follows the others. I do not drive the SUV on the drive at all with fear of hitting one.. They know the horn sound.
We have 8 acres fenced in and they love to escape into the front yard. By the way we have one smart Dalmatian that opens doors and we have installed door closers to all doors that lead to the front yard. They are like toddlers!! Gotta watch them, and be one step in front at all times. We have 4 Dalmatians .

Well first that “women” and many others like her should not have a dog!! I have my first ever dog. I take this responsibility very serious and go to positive reinforcement training. I’ve done everything you have suggested as well. Treat is my word…. Anna actually gave up chase of a bunny in the yard when I yelled TREAT…..the training works and I’m so proud of my girl.

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도메인이 유해 사이트로 떠서 새로운 도메인 셋팅을 해 달라고 부탁드렸더니
충분히 기다릴만큼 기다렸다고 도메인 셋팅을 안해주더군요,,
홍보 준비하는 기간동안에 수익금은 500만원이 넘어 있었고,나는 정산금보다
홍보를 계속하고 싶었는데,
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그래도 5월에는 많지는 않지만 10여명정도 가입이 있었고,이제 어느정도 효과를 볼려고
하는데
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Very timely! My Pointer started to take off after a wild animal when I let him out to potty at 2 a.m. today. Thankfully, he has a rock solid recall and skidded to a stop and turned around when I called him. Some of my dogs are better than others. He’s one of the best. Good reminder to brush up on the other dogs’ recalls.

Very good and interesting, I always thought that throwing toys were the best to practice their recall but never thought in deep on other ways to do so.