Teaching Recalls When starting, keep your dog on a leash. Start with a regular 6ft leash in a calm area. Have your dog in a sit-stay at the end of the leash or if they cannot do this, wait for them to get distracted and go to the end of the leash. Next, call your dog (NAME, COME) excitedly and take a few steps backwards quickly. Instantly reel your dog to the front of you and praise. This is going to teach your dog to come right to your feet and quickly. Do not give your dog