Has your dog's recall gone out the window? Trainer reveals three reasons why (and what to do to fix it)

A Chesapeak Bay Retriever evades being caught by his owner while on the beach.

Recall is one of those things that it’s important to get right, but it’s not always easy to do so. Even more experienced dog parents can struggle sometimes, because all dogs are different and what you tried with one dog might not be quite as effective with another.

And, there are some common mistakes that dog parents can make. Fortunately, however, they’re easily rectifiable — it could be as simple as changing your usual rewards for some of the very best dog treats!