How to Teach Your Doodle to Come When Called (Rocket Recall Rules, Part 2)

Does your Doodle ignore you when you call—especially outside or around distractions? Reliable recall isn’t just a party trick. It’s a life-saving skill that can keep your dog safe from traffic, wildlife, or dangerous situations.In Part 2 of my interview with renowned trainer Lisa Lyle Waggoner, creator of The Original Rocket Recall™, we break down the 12 rules that make recall training reliable, positive, and effective—even for distractible Doodles.This episode focuses on why recall often fails and what actually works instead.In this episode, you’ll learn:What to do if your dog ignores you when you callWhy scolding or repeating cues makes recall worseWhen (and why) to change your recall wordWhy food “stops working” and how to fix itHow to get your dog’s attention outsideWhether dogs can learn recall without treatsWhat to do instead of disciplining a dog who doesn’t come🐕 Why recall matters: Teaching your dog to come when called builds safety, trust, and freedom—not obedience through fear.🎧 New here? Be sure to listen to Part 1, where we cover recall myths, common mistakes, and the foundations of reliable recall training.Next listen: If your Doodle struggles to focus outside or ignores cues under distraction, cue up “How to Teach Your Dog to Come When Called (Rocket Recall, Part 1)” to start with the foundations.High-value treats that support recall training 👉 https://thedoodlepro.com/toptreats🔗 Guest ResourcesFree Rocket Recall download from Lisa → https://www.coldnosecollege.com/rocket-recall-podcast-download/The Original Rocket Recall™ by Lisa Lyle Waggoner ilers, including Amazon. 🎉 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