Let's say that every time you say
"Watch" your dog looks up at you, good he has learned his
lesson. It's time to move on to the next step, but remember that
the "Watch" should be practiced on and off all the time.
The Recall is important because
if there is an emergency and you need to call your dog to you, it should
become a habit to come to you when called.
Take a few treats, with dog on
a leash, in a happy voice, say your dog's name and the command
"Come", take a step back and when he comes say
"Yes", release the dog (OK) and reward, Do this again for
about 6 times, then play with your dog. Start increasing the
distance between you and your dog every day slowly, there is no rush.
Practice this exercise with your dog on a leash in different locations,
so gets used to being called from anywhere. Eventually, and this takes
time, you should be able to call the dog to you from anywhere in the
house or your back yard and he should come to you lighting fast.
Never ever call your dog to you
when angry or to punish him is not fair and it will result in the dog
not coming to you and not trusting you.
