| I've noticed the same thing when we began the DOR; more hesitancy on the recall in general. I'll start using better treats;) and mix it up. Maybe I should back up and start out with the "game" you mentioned Dawn, instead of starting straight away with the down command?
Personally, I use "come on" or "let's go" and a higher tone of voice for an informal recall. At this point, he knows "come" means serious business, and the others just mean to come in my general vacinity or to follow me if I keep going.
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Jamie
Odin (12/2000 - 9/2003) Living forever in our hearts
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