I'm debating about teaching Riley the Emergency Recall... The thing is, I haven't ruined his regular recall yet and he flies in whenever I call, "Riley, Come!" Doesn't matter if he's inside, outside, across the yard (a couple of acres), out of sight or harassing the older dogs. I do make sure he always gets a big jackpot and lots of praise for responding. After I release him, it's kinda funny to watch him nonchalantly wander off while keeping a weather eye on me, in case I feel the need to call him again... Even funnier to watch him indoors, he'll wander away from the room I'm in and I'll catch him peeking around the corner. (I do call him again, then we'll either play or work on something else.)
I have yet to proof him off leash away from the fenced dog yard and I probably won't until he's older... So, should I start adding the Emergency Recall? Would it confuse him? Or just be added 'insurance'?
I have yet to proof him off leash away from the fenced dog yard and I probably won't until he's older... So, should I start adding the Emergency Recall? Would it confuse him? Or just be added 'insurance'?