Took two training seminars - For Cainines

For Your Canine - an interactive learning experience
4233 United Parkway
Schiller Park, IL
60176-1709
847.671.6844

First Seminar 9-10:30 am, Rock Solid Recalls

Rock solid recalls relies on first getting/keeping the dogs attention.
Always practice/work in a safe environment.

1st practice: place food/toy about 20 feet away from dog
then reward dog for staying until he is released.  The trick here is if dog goes for away food you must either stop him or beat him to the food.

2nd practice:  place dog in safe large area (use long leash if outdoors) and have dog follow you around.  Important not to make it a game where you are trying to get the dog and he is running away.

3rd skill/practice: Have the dog stay in a public place while people, cars, other dogs are walking by.  Here we did it with the dogs lined up on the side and another dog walking around.

The second seminar - Way to Stay
More of the same with less come to me commands (obviously).
Did some walking around, walking across back.....

In conclusion:
Three hours of training is a lot for a puppy.
Never use recall to take dog our to pooch park.  He will not come to you the next time.
Practice collar grab so that you can grab and leash him when you want.
When leaving for work leave dog with cone or other reward.
Bolting out of door is natural.  Practice stay command with every door in your house before using outside doors.