Lesson

Yellow Belt - 6 min
Come
The recall foundation that can save a life.
6 min
COME
Arrives close
Guided rep 1 / 5
Indoors, crouch six feet away.
0/3
clean reps
1. Setup
2. Cue
3. Mark
4. Reward
Set the room up so come can win before you cue.
Why it matters
Recall must feel valuable before it is tested. Doodles can be velcro dogs at home and selective listeners outside, so build a huge reward history.
Training steps
1
Indoors, crouch six feet away.
2
Say their name plus come in your happiest voice.
3
Move backward as they approach.
4
When they arrive, reward with several treats and praise.
5
Never call come for baths, nail trims, or leaving the park.
Doodle pro tip
A slow recall still gets paid. Punishing a returning dog teaches them returning is risky.
Success signs
✓ Comes indoors
✓ Comes from another room
✓ Comes away from a low-value toy
Common mistake
Testing recall outside before building it inside.
0/3 sessions
Complete one focused session.
Safety first
Use a leash or long line outdoors until recall is proven for months.