My cairn is 4 and I have been working on his recall since I bought him home as a 4 month old pup. At home his recall is fairly good but on walks he becomes "deaf" I have tried all sorts and followed lots of advice but have never managed to crack it. He is walked on a long line as if he sees another dog off he goes oblivious to my calls. Last week we had been for a lovely walk and in a small field where I can see all entrances my OH persuaded me to let him off his lead. We were playing together and having such a good time I completely missed 2 weimaraners a golden retriever and a border collie come into the field (I must have been blind to miss that little lot!). Toby spotted them first and began to run towards them, as usual I called him expecting him to carry on but he hesitated for a split second then turned and came back to me! I am so proud of him, at last all of his training has not been in vain. I am still not completely confidant in his recall but he has since twice come when called when other dogs have been around. To anyone feeling as I did that recalls were what other dogs did, never give up. I am one proud mummy!!
jane

WHO HOO!!!!!!!!!
Im so chuffed for you and that your training has started to show!!
And proud of your boy too, what a Star!

You must be sooooooooo chuffed with your boy, bet he is gonna get a nice dinner tonight lol
All good things come to those who wait as they say and you waited plenty long enough! lol Aww Im so happy for you *Applause* !!!

All your hard work has paid off good on ya

i remember the first time that happened to me with mine! it feels great doesnt it, you will find it becomes more and more frequent. massive praise when he comes back.xx

Well done you for persevering   and isn't it great when they decide to come back the first time

Bet you were on cloud nine

That's fantastic.  Maybe there's hope for my border after all   I must keep at it as your perseverence has paid off.

CG

how proud are you, extra cuddles all round, well done

That is absolutely wonderful, well done!

Just a thought but do you allow him to still play with other dogs, if he enjoys it?

You can even use his coming back and then letting him go again with an "Ok!" as a reward, (not wording it very well, sorry - I mean sending him off again to play after he's returned to you is a good reward!).

Lovely, Well done.

thats great !!!!! well done xx