The next step of the zig zag recall game is to slightly delay the food reward. Instead of having the food ready in your hand, wait until your puppy has fully reached you before taking the treat out of your bag. This helps to gradually fade out the visible lure and teaches your puppy to respond to the recall cue itself, rather than just coming because they can see food. By doing this, you’ll build a more reliable recall based on understanding and habit, not just the presence of a reward.
