Why does my dog's recall fail around other dogs?

Recall often appears reliable in low-distraction situations but has not yet been built strongly enough around the reward, excitement or pressure created by another dog.

Can I send a message instead of a video?

Yes. Explain the dog's age, breed, normal recall, distance from the distraction, what happens next and what you have tried. A safe existing video is optional.

Recall around dogs and distractions

Great recall—until another dog appears?

If your dog listens when the environment is quiet but runs over to other dogs, wildlife or people, explain exactly where the recall breaks down and get a practical starting plan.

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Useful details

Show where the recall actually fails.

Include your dog's age and breed, how close the distraction is, whether the dog is friendly or reactive, how long the behaviour has happened and what rewards or equipment you have already tried.

You can send a message or a safe video you already have. Do not release your dog near another dog or create a risky situation for the sake of recording it.

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Is the behaviour reactive or aggressive instead? →

Great recall—until another dog appears?

Show where the recall actually fails.

Explain the recall problem