Complete the following exercise 3–5 times per day, for approximately 5 minutes per session.

Setup

• Choose a quiet area with minimal distractions to set your dog up for success.

• Use a long line or flexi lead to allow freedom while maintaining control.

• Ensure the e-collar is fitted correctly, turned on, and set to the dog’s working level.

Step-by-Step Process

• Take your dog to a quiet area where they can walk and explore calmly.

• Connect the long line or flexi lead and allow the dog to move freely, sniff, and engage with the environment.

• Wait until the dog is fully engaged, this means they’re distracted by smells, sights, or sounds and not focused on you.

• Give your recall command clearly, and press and hold the stimulation button at the same time.

• Mark the recall immediately as the dog turns and starts heading back to you, use a verbal “yes!” or a clicker.

• Keep the stimulation continuous as the dog returns. Do not release the stim until the recall is complete.

• As soon as the dog reaches you, release the stimulation and immediately reward with food, praise, or a toy.

• Repeat the process for multiple repetitions within the session.

Tips:

• Maintain a calm, upbeat recall tone throughout.

• Use the long line to gently guide if the dog hesitates.

• Avoid overloading the dog, short, successful reps are better than long, frustrating ones.

End every session on a high note, and always reward effort.