Off‑Lead & In Control - Recall, Loose‑Lead & Impulse Control (eBook)

Safer off‑lead walks with a dog who chooses you.

A practical, step‑by‑step guide that builds a reliable recall, tidy loose‑lead skills, and everyday impulse control. You’ll get clear games, simple handling, and reward ideas that work around real distractions.

What you’ll learn

Chapter 1 — Recall

• Engagement / Check‑Back Game: toss food out, mark the head turn back to you, then throw to the other side; grow to 1–2 steps before “yes!” and repeat. (Includes level‑up with mild distractions.)
• Middle: bring your dog between your legs for a close, happy position you can use in recalls and pass‑by's.
• Powerful recall word: condition Word → Feed until you get that reflex head‑flick; suggestions for fresh cue words.
• Toy play as reward and recall advice (delivery ideas, release back to play).
• Distractions plan: long‑line safety, gradual exposures, and the “train for the situation, not in the situation” rule.

Chapter 2 — Loose‑Lead Walking

• Equipment & layering: harness + double‑ended lead; build in layers: focus → on‑the‑move → position → put it together.
• All Eyes on Me, Close to Me, Hand Touch (target), and 1‑2‑3 Step Walking to build duration without nagging.

Chapter 3 — Impulse Control

• Choice Game (self‑control around food), Twirl & Spin (body awareness / directional turns), Emergency Stop, Down at Distance, and Introduce a Release Cue (Grandma’s Rule).

What you get

• A 23‑page, illustrated eBook with concrete, field‑ready steps across recall, loose‑lead and impulse control—designed to make off‑lead time safer and walks more enjoyable.