How can I get my dog to fetch and come when called in the backyard?

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How can I get her to fetch outside? She does it perfectly inside but in the backyard loses interest. Also she will come when called everywhere perfectly but the backyard and the house, why is that? Like at the dog park she will come or out on a walk. Once she got loose and she ran back as soon as I yelled come. But backyard she will run opposite way. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | spayed | 6 months and 10 days old | 48 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

This Behavior may be due to the fact that she is more comfortable in her own environment. Being at a dog park, it is sort of an unfamiliar environment and is not where she normally is so she may feel more comfortable and that she can get away with more in your backyard. Also, there may be more distractions in the backyard that she is familiar with. I would recommend keeping her on a leash in the backyard and teaching her commands in the backyard when I'm the leash. Once she respond to those command on the leash reward her with treats to reinforce the positive behavior. I am glad to hear that she is listing to you when outside of the backyard versus the other way around. I would also suggest training her with a dog clicker or whistle to see if this helps more than your own voice. I hope this helps! Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions or concerns and I will be more than happy to help you further.

How can I get my dog to fetch and come when called in the backyard?

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