Off-Leash Doberman Training: The Recall Command
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- Опубліковано 24 тра 2024
- If you want to do off-leash activities with your Doberman, you're going to need to train a very strong recall command. This video is a step-by-step on how to train a rock-solid recall in your Doberman. This will make you more confident should you choose to take your Doberman out off their leash. This technique, if trained correctly, should have your Doberman Pinscher running to you every single time you use it whether you're out in public or at home. This is probably the most challenging command to teach but also such an important one. Remember to keep your pet in a safe and controlled environment at all times while practicing this command!
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In This Episode:
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00:00 - Introduction
00:55 - Step 1: Choosing a Recall Command
03:04 - Step 2: Start Inside Your Home
03:42 - Step 3: Build Familiarity with the Recall Command
04:39 - Step 4: Up the Bar by Not Using a Treat
06:09 - Step 5: Continue to Up the Bar
07:37 - The Importance of Being a Strong Leader
07:24 - If You're Struggling with Recall Training
08:58 - Emergency Recall Technique
09:32 - Outtro and Arlo Practicing His Recall
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Just got a female and I’ve had her for two weeks. I’ve watched just about every video and her training is going really well using your techniques. Thank you
Bro even I got a female doberman
Yeah ….. try having her off leash with other dogs in view, then Ill be impressed lmao
I think this is awesome I am about to get a 8 week old male and honestly I was so nervous about it before I found this channel🙏
Oh there is something magic watching Dobes respond, because they love you n want to please you. Best dogs ever
They really do love to please their owners! They're very smart and loving dogs!
Mine does not recall lol he keeps going
I love dobeys
I trained my Doberman to respond to 2 different commands for recall.
When walking off leash at a park or a public place, I simply smack my lips twice quickly and he instantly comes to my side.
At my home in the country, I raise my hands in the air like signaling a touchdown. He can be exploring several hundred yards away and comes running to me after that signal. It's really enjoyable for my dog and for me to watch.
These 2 signals work great for us because my Doberman is always aware of what I'm doing.
Those both sound like great signals, Keith! You've done a great job training your Doberman to to listen to those commands! Super important!
@@DobermanPlanet 🥰🥰🥰🥰 well done. N u r both happy. 💝
Does he do this when he sees another dog or human in sight?
@@andrewzapata9420 Yes... He's very well socialized with dogs and other people and he always follows my signals. His only weakness is if he sees a ball rolling (softball, volleyball, etc.). When this happens, I loudly yell his name to recapture his attention and he comes right back. I usually get a look from him as if to say "but Dad, it's a ball".
@@keithdittmar1701 yeah my 8 month old I’m struggling with…. Ran into another dog and his owner ( poodle) they didn’t like that…. He’s too much on the leash so I let him off leash, but he’s so playful and energic that any dog he sees, he jets for him
I got a doberman because of you thank you so much for such an amazing dog.
That's so great to hear! We wish you both a long, happy life together!
he didn’t create them, why are you thanking him? 😂
@@alex-vr2ll He gave me the idea
I used an emergency recall years ago when my dober got out and was running on the road. I squatted down and started bellowing weirdly, the weird noise grabbed his attention and then he immediately ran over to lick my face and I hustled him back into the garden.
Off leash distance work I used a training collar. A cool tip I got from a military dog trainer. Use the signals like positive reinforcement ala cliker training.
I did distance off leash work beginning with down. You get the down the dog is under command. It boosts compliance with the come. My preference is to add "schnell" if the situation is urgent. House schnell, down schnell or come.
The doberman is brilliant and will obey with trust. They have a nobel character and entrust their safety to you. I'm alive today because of that character.
My Dobermann could here by the difference in my voice when he needed to listen immediately and he always obeyed to that.
Your channel made me get a dobie and I have had him for a couple of weeks and I am in love with the breed.
You wont regret it. Give him lots of love. He will follow u n look into your eyes giving u the love hormone
@BLACK BEARD yes for sure it is one of my biggest priorities with a big dog like a dobie
@BLACK BEARD wow honestly I'm trying to be on top of it bc I am scared of the breed doberman but i still love them so I am trying to be on top of behaviour
Congratulations, Luis! We are so excited for your new family member!
@@DobermanPlanet I absolutely love him but he is crazy and some times does some things im not so happy of but I'm the one that wanted to get one and im up for the challenge
The praise can be very high in excitement, but also calm stability is also a reward. Dogs feel both.
I love the tip about turning and running!! I may have used this as a primary recall technique for my German Shorthaired Pointer...
I absolutely love dobermans- I’m 14 btw and I’m watching all your videos bc I know when I get older ima get a doberman
Never trust a video about recall to a guy whose intro is climbing to the top of a mountain to look for his dog! 😂 Love the channel bud. Keep it up!
Haha awesome comment right here!
They're such an obedient breed. Great video.
They really are! It makes training them so much easier!
1.5 years old already!! Seems like yesterday you got him. Great vid as always.
I love all your videos, I’m only just a kid so I can’t get a Doberman at the moment due to parents but I’ve always loved them and wanted one so thank you so much for all your training videos and Doberman pros and con videos they’ve solidified my love for dobermans
Thats how I did it
We just got a dobbie at 8 weeks old. She'll be 13 weeks tomorrow. This is something I think someone needs to bring up. Trust! It's seems like once mine figured out She could trust me she's more in tune to me. Still working on issues but she's getting better. I thought I got a psycho dog and still having psycho moments at night but she getting there. Being calm is important as well. Ive started using a softer voice and that seems to help with her attention. First dobbie puppy owner. Be patient. They are a handle full. Good luck everyone with a new pup and enjoy.
I'm using the recall I started today, rocky is 5 months and holy moly it's magic.. lol
Aww I love how excited Arlo got when you gave him praise for recall. My dog is so similar, bouncy and mouthy when getting lots of love
I really like your channel (reason why I subscribed it).
In my specific case, I simply call his name:
Jax! Komm hier!
(loud when needed)
And yes. Pointing to the floor.
And, again, in my case, work's very well.
Excellent video John!
I use COME with a pointing finger down if needed. We only use it to call her while out of the house. I also use a long range beep collar when she's out of earshot. 2 beeps and she comes running in my last known direction....even wrestling with another dog lol
The other day while out at the park behind our house I was doing distance commands on a 50ft line, when a fox comes out of the bushes, looks at Nyx, Nyx looks at the fox, then me...Leave it....Come, and she was by my side. Her ball and rubs were her jackpot reward there. Like you said. Constancy is key.
Cheers!
Wow! That's so impressive, Joshua! Great to hear Nyx is so well trained - even in the middle of such distraction. You've done a wonderful job with her training and in building that close relationship!
I I love the fact that you explained it so well lengthy explanation and to the point very much appreciate it I don’t have a Doberman I have 4 French bulldogs But a lot of what you said holds true with them too thank you
My border collie shepherd girl Jezebel taught me how to work with dogs. I got her at 4 yrs old. She had several behavioral issues when I got her and yet she quickly became a solid companion. She learned so many essential skills by 3 simple commands. Come, Oi and a finger snap. I was a confident, consistent and calm leader and she knew her place in my pack. A vocal command followed by the snap ensured she would follow through. I told her what to do and always rewarded her with love. Consistent food reward doesn't work. Look at how food rewards work for kids. The only punishment she got was a stern OI! Dogs need to understand their place in our relationships. I had to put her to rest this spring 2022 and I count myself lucky to learn the skills needed for a well balanced, happy dog. I just found out about a year old doberman female who needs a place to thrive. Thank you for your advice and confirmation of the ability to raise well adjusted, well behaved dogs. There are no bad dogs, just some uninformed or ignorant owners. Woof!
I've seen a huge difference in the doberman population in the last year, I use to never see them anywhere and now I see at leat 1 per week! It truly makes me happy and I am wondering if your channel has something to do with this based on all the comments I read of people getting dobies because of it.
Thanks for the awesome work!
I started seeing more 16 years ago, about when I got mine although he passed. I've see a lot more more though. I wish I had these videos back then. He does a great job! I think guys coming home from war wanted protection and got a loyal friend.
Really enjoy your videos. The way you do them as well as how you are in general. Very personable, relatable and easy to listen to. I am about two years away from getting my Doberman and continue to do plenty of research well in advance. Your videos are now considered a critical resource for me in that sense. Thank you.
Thank you so much that really does mean a lot!
I'M GETTING MY DOBIE PUP JULY 27!!!!!! DREAM'S COMING TRUE
HELPFUL TEETHING TIP TO TRY
I’ve had my 9week old dobie for almost 2 weeks now. I taught him early on not to bite however I know he’s teething when he’s desperately nippy. The only thing (no toys have worked) I have found is empty plastic water bottles! I take off the lid and the ring under the lid to avoid choking hazard. His teeth are not yet strong enough to break holes into it so he chews as much as he needs. I supervise always to ensure he isn’t tearing or swallowing the plastic, and this has been suchhhhh a helpful and simple solution. Hopefully this works as great for whoever tries it as it is for my baby dobie!!!
We do the same thing with my pup
🤩just like my Finn! Always running back to my. . Just cal his name and instant commes full speed to me . Arlo is also top doby,ĺike his boss! Nice video John, like always!! Thanks! Greets from belgium from Finn the doand Maja 😉🐾🐾
Hi, Finn and Maja! Sounds like Finn is on top of his game! Great to hear you've done so well with training! Super job!
Thanks John, we are yor BIGGEST fans 🙂greet from Finn the doberman and Maja from belgium 🤩❤🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
Nice!
With three dobes, I use their names a lot with recall. Its just a necessity. But the way their names are said helps them to know I want them to come to me. I repeat the name several times with an uplifted, happy tone and they come running :) Great video as always!
Would LOVE to see a video about training my crazily-distracted dobie to stay till she gets a release command. I live in a small town where she can be off leash all the time but if I walk into a store and want her to stay outside for just 5 minutes it is impossible, she whines and struggles to get in.
Some fantastic tips. Thank you so much for this!
GREAT!
What a great resource, I loved this video as someone thinking of getting a dobie and definitely see the importance of the recall command!
Thank you this channel had made training our doberman 100% easier.
That's so great to hear! Love to read comments like this. Don't be a stranger!
awesome Dog man
Loved dobbies since seeing Higgins dobermans on Magnum PI as a kid
John great vlog !
Thanks so much, Ted! Don't be a stranger!
Great video and as always so timely. ♥️
Thanks so much, Holly! Great to hear it's exactly what you needed this week!
Great video thanks John! Will have to start incorporating this with my 13 week old Dobie.
Best Teacher out there
We learn a lot in your videos. Great John.
We really appreciate that, Carlos! So glad you've been getting some useful information out of them!
Thanks John really needed this
So glad!
Great video
Thanks so much, James!
Hey John, try this for fun......
Lay on the floor and have Arlo's toy just out of your reach. Act like you're struggling to get the toy. Even tell the toy to "come". I did this with Sammy's toy. He walked over to me like "what the heck are you doing?" But then, as I continued to call his toy and be within a couple of inches of reaching it, he picked up the toy and brought it to me. He did that the first time I tried it. Hasn't happened since so I guess it was a fluke. lol Another funny thing I did was act like something grabbed my leg and was dragging me down. My living room is large and the sofa is in the middle. He was in front of the sofa and I was behind it, so he couldn't see what was attacking me. But he saw me look down and with a scared expression on my face, I jerked and dipped down like something grabbed me. He came flying over to see what grabbed me. :-)
Haha! That's too funny, Joe! We'll have to give that a try. It would be interesting to see what Arlo would do!
Great video! I would love to see one about the best types of exercises for dobies. Are they good for long distant runs or strenuous hikes? Thanks again for the awesome content!!
Just gotta puppy 6 days ago. Your channel really helps!
welcome back and hope you doing good with your baby too
Thanks so much for remembering and mentioning that, Ibrahim! It means a lot!
"Get over here!"
Thank you, for creating your channel. I am going to get a doberman puppy, soon. You have really helped me expand my knowledge and training skills.
This is everything and more than I need thankyou so much and that intro editing is on fireee
Hey, Sivani, thanks so much! We really appreciate you taking the time to point that out and notice it!
@@DobermanPlanet thanks I really appreciate it
I love ReCall, but it’s to close to my defense/defend command of “ReCon”.
Grace got loose yesterday and returned after first command given... I was impressed her distraction was substantially and I was concerned. 👍👍
That's great to hear that Grace listened so well - great training on your part! Yes, "recall" would sound pretty close to "recon", so maybe that's not the best for your situation. Plenty of other ideas out there though!
Great!! Thank's!! 👍🙏❤
Regards from bavaria,germany!!
So glad you found this video helpful, Silvia! Arlo says hi!
thanks for making this video! i’ve been really wanting it and you’ve done a great job! congrats on your baby! hope everything is going great 😌
That means a lot, Lola! Thanks so much for your kind words and support!
@@DobermanPlanet 😌😌😌
I love the recall video.. my Doberman will come with a small light whistle, no words, just a light whistle, she’s so smart and comes running in a split second, ( I love this breed ) Arlo looks to being very well with the recall.
Good boy 👍🏻
We sure think so...usually! ;)
Love your stuff! I trained my two dobermans with just treats. I now see your wisdom, they are well aware if I have forgotten them... Your awesome!!!
I will adjust the training and start with a new command!!! Brilliant Idea!!! Thanks so much!
Love Arlo 💝
Thanks so much! Arlo says hi!
Hi John&Arlo. I am so much into your informative videos that I had to make it a part of everyday schedule. I guess we share the same enthusiasm for this breed. "Hi Again.
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Hi, Kunal! Great to hear from you again! Thanks so much for your compliments to the channel and about Arlo - we really appreciate it!
I have used the word *HIP* for years. Hip Hip for extreme recall
nice, hope this helps with my dog
We hope it helps, too! Wishing you the best of success!
Hello From Canada! Love your vids. My boy was born 2 weeks ago so really excited to bring him home next month. Your vids are my go to dobie bible lol. One thing I'd love to see is a posting video tutorial from you. There was a neat one using mole foam for posting ears (looks more natural...ish? no white tape etc...minimizes the ppl judging you lol) but would like to see your method. Oh also maybe a video on Wobblers syndrome as although low risk (5.5% chance apparently) 50% of known cases are in dobermans.
I.P.O. training! We walked across a bear last year, in upper Wisconsin, and I was far more scared than her. She came back immediately.
3 minutes ago!!! Love your content! 😁✨
Maegen, that means so much! So glad you're getting some helpful nuggets of information from these videos!
Omg your videos and advices so awesome..me and bf had a difficult time with our dobbie when she was off the leash never listened and with your advice she is just so obidient!!thank you for the awesome help!!could I ask whether we could have a video for sonnies not charging randomly at strangers during the on leash walk?mine is a rescue is the biggest issue we have..could I please ask for an advice video??thanks😊
If at all he gets loose I follow the last one ! He retreats ! But i will try to teach him to obey the command though its bit hard !!Thanks!
Nice video helpful tho❤️
Hey! Could you make a video explaining how to tape cropped ears please ☺️. Thank you very much !
My friend's extremely hyperactive dog is terrible at responding to commands (she has some brain damage and was a street dog for her first 6 years of life) if she's distracted, so he's started bellowing "oi, mate!" in the most ridiculous accent as a last-ditch safety recall. We joke she only comes back to see what demon has possessed him, but whatever reason she returns, she still always does!
Love your Channel. I'm a working line German Shepherd girl but I also love Dobermans. Your passion for your dogs is what every dog owner should possess. I'm curious if you ever encountered any breeders when looking for a European Doberman that would not sell to people that did not do IPO. Here where I live in California I've heard of a breeder that many people consider rude and offensive because he was very dismissive of people that were interested in a doberman but did not intend to formally work them. Have you ever encountered that? I know with Shepherds that can happen but most breeders will politely refer you to someone that sells pet quality Shepherds or sell you one of their own dogs that is more of a medium Drive
I have learned with my 8 yr old red female that it takes a bit longer to teach her new things such as a recall off leash!
I would like to start working on a recall command with my F1 Dobie, Mika. (She’s 50% Doberman, 50% Gordon Setter) One time, a young child left my front door open and Mika bolted out the door. I’m lucky we live in a neighborhood 😟 we tried calling her but she just kept running as if she were playing in our huge backyard. The only way I could get her back home was to get her attention and run away from her. She chased me all the way back home!
This video will be very helpful in our training process! ^^
I subconsciously ignore the fact that she’s not 100% Doberman and isn’t as clingy as one. Gordon Setters are hunting dogs that travel far from their owners to look for game. The only reason we got an F1 was because of your warning about their poor cardiovascular health. Gordons looks exactly like Dobermans but they have longer/finer fur and they have a better heart. Mika looks just like a Purebred European Doberman.
Another awesome video! How much does Arlo weigh now by the way?
As Beckman said it in his videos (no sponsoring of course, just informing and sharing and I talk about my sources, that's all) :
I think it lasts one point to your points about recall, and an essential one.
It is the command !
The dog has to know that it is an order, not a thing he can obey when he is in a good mood.
And to make that real, you have to "punish" (I want to tell give a sanction, I am french...) your dog when he behaves badly.
Each tim he doesn't come back, you have to punish and get the come back.
ONLY at that point with all the other points, your dog will know and act the recall. Because in reality, with so much more interesting distractions, your dog will never come back, for sure, only with exceptional dog.
sincerely,
FROM INDIA. NICE VIDEO
Thanks so much, Narain!
Recall it is....😎👍
I like to use my dogs name. I feel like it's implied...I've also thought about using a secondary command "here".
I've taught a dog more than one command for the same behavior before.
My current dog doesn't have a solid recall and I'm looking forward to doing this at the park and around the house. My previous dog had such good recall I could walk her offleash and make her stop on a dime. Not to be confused with "heel" which is a command I never understood how to teach her...she was super smart so it was a handler limitation. I consider myself an intermediate enthusiast. :)
Her impeccable recall made off leash walking possible without heel because whenever a car would come I'd just command her to sit or recall her back. It's amazing the workarounds a team can come up with if the handler is not advanced. Definitely worked for us. It's looking like my current dog doesn't completely understand heel due to my skill level but we are showing more promise as my ability to convey my desire to her gets better. She walls quite nice with a prong or choke collar. lol
I'd say it's a 70 percent chance I'll figure out how to teach her offleash heel but that 30 percent does feel like a mountain. Once again it's handler skill level not her ability or intelligence.
"Intermediate enthusiast" haha - love it! They're definitely ready and eager to learn all we can teach them - sometimes we're the only ones standing in the way of that! Definitely agree with you there. Thankfully, Dobermans love to please so that makes it easier on us!
@@DobermanPlanet I have a Rottweiler but I watch regularly as the working group is my fave ( protection, shepherds, mastiffs etc). :)
I needed this command in my life. My vet just built a new office and they haven't put up and enclosed, fenced in place to put dogs. My y Dobie, Athena, will not pee on a leash. I have a really big back yard so she has plenty of room to train. And she is professionally trained on Off-Leash for two weeks Board and Train at 16 weeks. But, I needed to get a urine sample last week. The new office is on a corner of two busy roads, with road construction on both. I was terrified to let her Off-Leash because there was so much car and road noise and she kept looking around. If I could get this on point, I would feel more comfortable. Thank you so much for going a step further. P. S. Is your new baby a little boy? I kept waiting for you to tell us. He's going to be as beautiful as your other two, but I was hoping for a little girl with giant red curls! I bet your wife was too. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
it would also give reliability to use an e collar gives the command a stronger obligation
Needed my Arlo & John fix....thanks. Always fun to watch.
If I get a puppy can I take her to work w me in a crate & walk her 3-4 times per day. Is this feasible or stupid thinking on my part???
Never had a Dobie. Used to have min schnauzers, & English bulldogs.
Thanks John! 🤔🤔🤔
Thank you for another amazing video! Dobies are my absolute favorite breed, i’ve loved them since I was very young and I am getting the most informed as I can be! 🤍
How do you feel about e-collars for recall training? My 1yr old doberman excelled greatly when I began using an e-collar on the vibration setting combined with hand command.
you mentioned it already but yeah just turn and start walking away and ur doberman will come running instantly
It's so true! Works wonders if that's your last resort!
I make a natural whistle when my dobi has disappeared into the back garden, but when I want her to come back into the house I clap my hands together …this sort of routine didn’t take no time at all for her to learn ,as she’s so eager to learn …. When she comes back with dirty paws ,she sits down and waits for me to get her special towel …then I only need to say right paw , left paw and then she stands up and I clean her back paws the same way …right paw ,left paw and she lifts the paw I asked her to lift and o ly then the young lady is allowed to move from vestibule into the house lol 👍
Hey John quick question, should I use a collar or a harness on my doberman? Given the heart problems dobermans can get does either pose a greater risk or any harm to my dog? (I do realize you are using a collar but im curious to know your take on the subject, could be a topic in one of your videos)
Great video thank you!
How do you feel about an e-collar for recall training?
I think e-collars are a great tool for breeds that are prey driven like a hound or terrier. They often need a strong distraction. Most Dobermans will respond to your attention and praise.
I have a European Doberman puppy ( 4 months old ) but he is very heavy and his ears are small compared to Doberman . Is it a Rottweiler Doberman mix or it is natural ?
Hi what advice can you give about training two doberman puppies at the same time
Hello sir! I have one question, Does the male dog need to have a meeting after neutering?
I just use "come" of course any word works and in any language once they learn it
I’m just about to get a European Dobby (I live in Europe) but I’m a little concerned about his friendliness toward other non introduced animals and strangers or guests particularly off leech as it’s the way I like to walk my dogs usually when there’s a little more space.
Any feedback on this point?
My question has nothing to do with this video but I dont know how to contact him otherwise. I would like to know his take on the dobies eating grass and then throwing it up.
Suggest best food for my one month dobberman puppy it is very weak
Hey John I just got a 12 wk old puppy. Is it a good idea to keep him off l leash when I take him in the back yard? To play or potty. Tho at the moment he doest really come yet when I call him
Hi John, is it possible for a doberman to be in a car for several hours? Im asking because I'd like to go to my family that acually lives in another country and take my future doberman with me... If that's possible for them of course, and not stressful or anything
Hey brother, how much dog hair do Dobermans put down?
Hey John I’ve been wanting a Doberman I’m 11 its my first dog but ive studied them and your videos do you think I could own one
Only of your parents are committed to training the dog as well as you. This breed needs a lot of attention. Your age is irrelevant. Good luck.
Hey, Shiv! As long as you are dedicated to training, giving him enough time, exercise and attention then your parents will probably be on board! Totally up to them at this point, though. They probably also want you to think about the future 5-10 years down the road. If you are going off to college, your dog would miss you tremendously if he had to be left without you and that would be difficult, but it is a ways away. Just some things to consider! Dobermans are great companions, though, and you'd probably become an extremely bonded pair!
Are you getting your dog altered, if so at what age?
just a question how much does arlo
weigh?
My Doberman puppy is 12 weeks old and he sleeps about 18 hours a day is that like a normal thing at that age?
My red Dobie is 7 months old and soooo hard headed I'm trying to train him but I don't feel like it's working out
I'm having a hard time with my Doberman he can not see another dog he gets super aggressive. Any tips for thanks
Redirect his attention to you with something more interesting than barking at the other dog...my dog was extremely weary and barky at everything especially on walks people and dogs alike...i used diced hot dogs as treats...let him see the dog/distraction for a half second then quickly focus him to you with the snack and a command like quiet or shush...he will realize that you are more interesting than anything else around..with time and practice it worked great for me...hope that helps