In today’s interview, I speak with Lisa Lyle Waggoner, author of The Original Rocket Recall. We chat about building strong relationships and recall with your dog.
Having a dog who can be off leash and have a reliable recall is the holy grail of dog training. While it’s something that many of us aspire to, it’s not always safe. Sometimes a dog being off leash is dangerous because of the risk of cars, predators, or bodies of water. Sometimes it’s unsafe because a dog who is following their instinctual hunting behavior means that they take off…and dogs repeat what they practice.
I was in conflict. Should I let my dog be off leash in nature or should I make sure he is safe? I discuss these issues, along with fun games that can build strong relationships with you and your dog.
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Using a Long Line
Pippin enjoying the forest on the safety of his Trailblazing Tails longline. The chipmunks were out in force and I would have been setting him up to fail if I took him off leash. The temptation to hunt would have been too strong. I learned the hard way.
Specialized Support Mentioned in this Podcast:
- 12 Rules of Rocket Recall – a free resource from Lisa
- The Original Rocket Recall book, by Lisa Lyle Waggoner
- Cold Nose College
- Trailblazing Tails – the BEST leashes and longlines
- Sarah Stremming – The Cog Dog Podcast
- Grisha Stewart – Adjust Your Leash Length
- The Pooch Parenting Society – a supportive membership for parents with dogs where I share training games, training tips and live Q/A’s
- The Pooch Parenting Coach Collective – a membership for dog professionals who want to build their confidence so they can take on more clients who have children
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