Do I always have to release commands with my dog?

Which word should you use for recall with your dog?

It is important that you teach your dog that he may only break a command when you give him the signal to do so. For example, if you give him the command "sit," he should remain in that position until you give him the signal to break, such as "okay" or "free." This way, your dog learns that he should only act on your signal and should not decide on his own when to break the command.

If you don't release your command, it can cause your dog uncertainty, and he might not know when to break the command. On the other hand, you should not release your command too early, as this could show your dog that he can ignore the command and do as he pleases.

It is also important that in every training session, you teach your dog how to respond to the command and how to break the command again, so that he understands what is expected of him.

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