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Teach Your Dog To Play Hide & Seek To Improve Recall & Listening Skills

By: Kelli Brinegar
For more than five years, Kelli Brinegar has been using her ability to write and her passion for research to tell the tale of what cats are thinking and why. She has provided care to more than 30 cats in her lifetime.Read more
| September 12, 2023

Reviewed by: Amber LaRock

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Amber LaRock

Amber LaRock is a writer and reviewer for iHD. She is a Licensed Vet Tech with 12 years of experience in the field, and she now creates informative content for pet parents.Read more
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Teaching your dog to play Hide and Seek is about more than just fun! Learning recall skills with this fun game will teach your dog to come when called even if they can’t see you and improve their listening skills. It will also increase your furry buddy’s desire to seek you out. After all, when your dog finds you, they’ll soon learn hunting you down by sound leads to more yummy treats!

Let SpirtDog Training show you how to play Hide and Seek with your dog in this quick video:

If your dog is just starting out with their recall practice, you should play this in easy and familiar places. For example, in your hallway or around an outside corner of your house. As your dog advances, venture out and about to find even more hiding places and play this in more challenging environments!

Find more recall training fun with SpiritDog Training online courses!

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