I've been working with our one-year-old labrador since we got her (we did go to one set of classes and have done the rest using advice from books and dh's prior knowledge of dogs). She is reasonably bright and does pick things up, but the one thing that I really want her to be utterly reliable on is the recall, and she's not, yet.
When we're out walking, she will come back to me almost every time for a bit of gravy bone, unless there's something more interesting like another dog or a person. I only ever walk her places which are very quiet, and frequented mainly by other dog walkers, so they are pretty understanding when she goes up to them and wants to play, but I know that this is not good behaviour, and I should be able to make her stop and come back to me.
Can someone tell me what is the absolute best yummy treat to use - I thought if I worked on stop and recall with one especially delicious treat that she got only for that, this would quickly reinforce the behaviour I want.
Thankyou in advance - I want to be a responsible and good dog owner, and feel I am letting myself and the dog down in this particular area.