Train your dog to ignore distractions and come back to you with these three simple tips from an expert

Side view of purebred retriever being fed a dog treat from owner.

There's no doubt about it — nailing the perfect recall can be a tricky old skill, both for you to teach and for your dog to master. 

While there could be many reasons why your dog's recall isn't reliable, distractions in the environment are often top of the list.