How to Teach Your Doodle to Come When Called (Rocket Recall Foundations, Part 1)

Teaching your Doodle to come when called isn’t just about obedience—it’s a life-saving skill. Reliable recall can prevent dangerous situations like traffic accidents, getting lost, or approaching unsafe dogs or wildlife.In Part 1 of this two-part series on recall training, I’m joined by respected trainer Lisa Lyle Waggoner, founder of Cold Nose College and creator of The Original Rocket Recall™. Together, we break down the foundations of recall training and answer the most common questions Doodle parents have when recall just isn’t working.This episode focuses on why dogs don’t come when called and how to set up recall the right way—without fear, force, or outdated tools.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why dogs ignore recall cues, especially outsideHow to get your dog to focus on you around distractionsHow to choose (or reset) a recall wordWhether dogs can learn recall without treatsHow to teach recall to puppies and adult dogsWhat to do if your dog won’t come when other dogs are aroundWhy shock collars and e-collars undermine recall reliabilityWhether it’s ever “too late” to teach recall🐕 Important note: This episode covers the why and setup behind recall. In Part 2, Lisa walks through her 12 Rules of Rocket Recall and how to build a reliable recall step by step.Next listen: Once you understand the foundations, cue up Part 2: How to Teach Your Doodle to Come When Called (Rocket Recall Rules) to learn the full recall protocol.High-value treats that support recall training 👉 https://thedoodlepro.com/toptreats🔗 Guest ResourcesFree Rocket Recall download → https://www.coldnosecollege.com/rocket-recall-podcast-download/The Original Rocket Recall™ by Lisa Lyle Waggoner  🎉 The Doodle Pro® Virtual Summit is coming this summer, and the waitlist is open now! Three days of science-based, no shame, no blame guidance to help you raise the whole Doodle, not just train one. Get on the waitlist to be the first to find out who's joining the lineup, get first access before doors open, plus a complimentary gift while you wait.👉 Save your spot: doodleprosummit.com Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™.📘 Get the Doodle Schedule Blueprint: https://thedoodlepro.com/doodle-schedule-bonus/🎧 More episodes: https://thedoodlepro.com/podcast