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🐾 Gundog Skool: Why Your 5-Month-Old Has Stopped Coming Back
Lots of owners see a dip in recall around 5–6 months, and it’s completely normal. At this age, young gundogs hit a confidence boost and suddenly the world becomes more exciting than you!
Why Recall Drops
- Teenage-phase behaviour
- Not fully proofed in distracting areas
- Too much freedom too soon
- Repeating the cue too often
How to Help
1. Use a long line — one cue, then gently guide them back.
2. Make returning rewarding — treats, praise, a favourite dummy.
3. Don’t let recall end the fun — reward and release again.
4. Start whistle recall — three pips, reward every time.5. Encourage check-ins — change direction often, reward attention.
This phase is temporary — with consistency, recall becomes stronger as your pup matures.
How’s your youngster doing with recall right now?
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🐾 Gundog Skool: Why Your 5-Month-Old Has Stopped Coming Back
