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Are You Poisoning Your Dog’s Name?

Did you know that you can poison a cue? What does that mean? A poisoned cue is a cue that has developed a negative association for your dog.
Whether you rebuild your existing poisoned cue or come up with a new one entirely, we explore a game in today’s video that is sure to get you on the right path, no matter your dog’s breed, age, or size!

In this week’s AbsoluteDogs TV Episode, we discuss:

Did you know that you can poison a cue? What does that mean? A poisoned cue is a cue that has developed a negative association for your dog.

What are some ways you can be accidentally poisoning your recall cue?

Calling their name when something unpleasant is about to happen such as:

  • The fun is over and their off-leash freedom is going to end
  • They’re in the garden and are called inside where nothing fun awaits them
  • Nail trims, bath time, or they are grabbed by their collar

However, you can become the master of recall games that can prevent a poisoned cue from ever happening.

Whether you rebuild your existing poisoned cue or come up with a new one entirely, we explore a game in today’s video that is sure to get you on the right path, no matter your dog’s breed, age, or size!