It's as easy as 1.....2.....3.....

Have you guys heard of the Counting Game?

If you have troubles with recall, then it's for sure a game you should know about!

The Counting Game is super easy and aims to build value for the dog on proximity to you.

1. Fill a tub of treats

2. Go into your garden (or lounge if its soggy outside!)

3. Stand in one spot, bend to the floor and very OBVIOUSLY place a treat on the ground by your feet as you say THREE!

4. Repeat 10-15 times (Yes, there are free for your dog - you're reward charging the word)

5. Move to another spot, turn to the side so that you're not facing your dog, and say THREE as you place a treat down

6. Move again and repeat 5 or 6 times

Now let's start counting...

1. As you move off, start from ONE and count up slowly, placing a treat on the floor with every number, and using a ridiculously obvious arm movement that says - I'm putting a treat on the ground over here

2. When your dog arrives, keep going and add a couple of extra numbers and treats to add value to staying, not scarpering

3. Repeat 5 times and stop for the day

Putting it into Practice...

Week 1: At home and in the Garden

Week 2: In a quiet space on a long lead

Week 3: In a space with some distractions, on lead

Week 4: If you feel there's consistency and love for the game in a safe space, drop that lead

Thank you to Chirag Patel for his life-changing yet simple game!

Let us know how you go!