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Part 2: How to Build a Bombproof Dog Recall (Without Being a Professional Trainer)

Part 2: How to Build a Bombproof Dog Recall (Without Being a Professional Trainer)

John Tolton
Tagged: Train & Build

Reliable recall isn't about a smarter cue. It's about rep volume, consistency, and treats already in your pocket. The four-stage protocol that built Lupin's bombproof recall.

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Part 1: How to Build a Bombproof Dog Recall (Without Being a Professional Trainer)

Part 1: How to Build a Bombproof Dog Recall (Without Being a Professional Trainer)

John Tolton
Tagged: Train & Build
So your dog has great recall…inside your house. How about outside? When another dog is around? When they're sniffing a stain on the ground? Let alone when a demonic squirrel...
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The Magic of Free Shaping

The Magic of Free Shaping

John Tolton
Tagged: Train & Build

Free shaping is a reward-based dog training method where you reinforce good behavior without giving commands or using lures. It builds confidence, focus, and stronger bonds. It can be intentional (like teaching a trick) or spontaneous (rewarding calm behavior at home).

To work, rewards must be instant—ideally within one second. That’s where Doggo Discs in Treat Tubes shine: compact, stashable, and always ready, making spontaneous training easy and effective.

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The best thing I trained my dog

The best thing I trained my dog

John Tolton
Tagged: Train & Build

Training your doggo on whistle recall is super easy to do and has a high impact—it will cut through all the distractions in that moment when you need them to come running straight to you.

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How to pop open a Doggo Treat Tube

How to pop open a Doggo Treat Tube

John Tolton
Tagged: Train & Build
For some it's second nature, for others opening a Doggo Treat Tube is like a puzzle. Everyone knows, though, that popping them open and shut becomes addicting. There are so...
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