Teaching your dog to come to you when you call h/she (also known as the recall) is the most important lesson you can teach a dog. A dog who responds quickly and consistently when you call her can enjoy freedoms that other dogs cannot. H/she can play in the dog park, hike with you in off-leash parks and keep out of trouble in most situations. Consider a situation when you don't intend to have your dog off her leash --- collars break, leashes slip, gates or doors are inadvertently left open. When an accident happens, having a reliable recall could very well save your dog’s life.
Teaching your dog to "Come When Called" by Dr. Sophia Yin
https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/teaching_rover_to_race_to_you_on_cue/
