Did You Know #6 -- Do I have to "finish" my dog in the Recall Exercise

Section 1 Basic Control

Recall

 The dog performs the recall off lead across the full length of the ring.  The dog will stay in place until called by the handler.  The dog must respond to the first command or signal to come; a simultaneous voice and hand command is permitted.  Extra hand signals and vocal commands are allowed after the dog begins to move.  The dog will come to the handler near enough to be touched and should sit facing the handler.  The judge calls the following commands: sit your dog, leave your dog, call your dog, finish, and exercise finished (the dog is not required to finish).

 

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