My lovely 6 month old Newfoundland cross has always been pretty decent to train, she learns quickly but can be a bit stubborn. She's also always been very overexcited when it comes to getting any attention. Always wanted to jump at people and dogs while walking. She no longer jumps at people and is almost there with other dogs. Because of this she hasn't had much time off lead, except in controlled circumstances.
We go every morning to the field near the house and she gets some time off lead if the field is empty, has dogs we know in it or anyone else is far enough away that she won't be bothered. We've practiced recall most days since she was a baby. She was getting really good at it too. We were managing recalls while playing with other dogs and all sorts. But the last week it's just gone completely. She's not been running away from me or anything and is fine about me putting the lead back on when it's time. But she will only come to me in her own time at her slow ambling pace. Even if I run in the opposite direction and act super exciting and daft I can't tempt her over. Im getting a long line and a harness for her, but wondering what I can do to get her recall back up to scratch. I don't want to stop her having the chance to run around and play, but she's too big to be allowed to be unpredictable.