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Recall
Randomly throughout the day practice calling him to you using his name + a recall cue like ‘Freeman come’ or whatever you normally use, and give him the Yes and the treat when he gets to you. Remember to only call him once. Make some sounds or clap your hands to get his attention if he doesn’t respond to you calling him the first time. If after that, he gets distracted or doesn’t come to you for any reason, then walk up to him and place a treat in front of his nose and lead him back to the spot you called him from, and then give him a Yes and the treat.
Start with easy recalls and progress to more difficult ones like calling him when he’s distracted, or from a different room, or practicing this outside(on leash). As he gets better, increase the distance he has to travel to get to you. If he is doing well, start hiding just out of sight and calling him, he will love this game! As he gets better, start hiding in places that are more difficult for him to find you. Have fun with this! Make a big deal and celebrate when he finds you!