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Divapom asked in PetsDogs · 8 years ago

Is it possible to have a 100% proofed recall on your dog?

I was on another discussion and made the statement that a dog should not be let off leash in a public place unless it has a 100% foolproof recall. I was told that no dog is capable of it and anyone who thinks it is possible is delusional. Am I delusional?

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  • 8 years ago
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    Yes it is possible. Half the people can even potty train their dogs, let alone teach them a reliable recall.

    BTW, I own dachshunds and they have rock solid recalls. It took a lot of hard consistant work, but I did it.

  • 8 years ago

    No, any thing can spook a Dog or get a Dog to chase it. My mom once thought she had 100% recall on her Dog, it ran across the road, what killed it was her recall.

  • TK
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    You are not delusional. Many people are capable of training their dogs to have a rock solid recall.

    On the other hand, many people don't know how to train their dog and say 'it can't be done' rather than make the effort.

  • noyola
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    It ought to no longer particularly be needed, and the ingredient of keep in mind is each and every now and then to maintain a canines's life if it runs out to a hectic highway so will you extra often than not have the collar on and distant in hand? i assume that that's a stable "basically in case." yet you should concentration on keep in mind as a stable element. be sure that that's exciting with treats and compliment whilst he comes. In situations the place the canines isn't paying interest of screamed, squealed like a puppy, ran in the different direction, and laid down on the floor.

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    In fact you can. My dog has a 100% recall in which I worked on the minute I purchased her.....It's all in the matter of training and how dedicated of an owner you are.

  • 8 years ago

    Our German shepherd always came to my mom when called 100% of the time. My mom took her to training classes when she was a pup and worked with her over the years.

    She was the only dog my mom trusted to recall 100% of the time.

  • Cheryl
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    you are not delusional ... it is definitely possible to have a dog that comes when called every single time regardless of where they are or any distractions ... i know because i had a dog with perfect recall ... she could walk through downtown vancouver off leash to hiking in the middle of nowhere, and she would come when i called no matter what ... not my current dog though, he is not as bright :O)

  • Tee
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    For dogs with high prey drives it would be almost impossible. All it would take is seeing movement out of the corner of their eye in some cases. Even with training I think saying 100% recall 100% of the time would be a false statement.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Well those people who you were discussing with are stupid in a way. Yes not many dogs have a hundred precent recall but neither do children and they never get put on leashes in public places do they? So hwile not many dogs have a 100% follproof recall it depends on how much you trust your dog

  • Ocimom
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    I think you can never be 100% sure of it - maybe 99% but there always is a time where the dog would not listen.

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