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Should I add the dog's name along with the verbal cue?

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Sabi

When the night- closes in I will- be there
 
 
Barked: Sat May 12, '12 6:05pm PST 
Thanks for clarifying. Years ago when I was showing obedience dogs I used their names, it was only years later that I was told that was not correct. Since I don't compete anymore and only handle actual working dogs I thought maybe rules had changed.
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Kodiak

The cheese ninja
 
 
Barked: Sat May 12, '12 7:56pm PST 
I agree that a name is good to get his attention, but not necessary if he's already watching you. A unique noise is even better than a name, since you won't confuse the issue by using it when you're talking about him, only to him. We sort of cluck (I just did it to myself to see how I should best describe the noise, and my dog came running. I gave him a treat for his trouble, though big grin)
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