I think the thing is people get worried when they see people doing other stuff differently but if its not broke don't fix it.
I know Mark has recall problems with Bayley so makes sense to do something more about other than just call them doesn't it. Many people on here have problems so they ask for strategies to deal with it but if you don't have problem then you don't need to bother do you.
I do stuff on my walks as they love the games I play with them, which can't be done in the house
On our normal walk, their recall is very good - not perfect but nearly there.
I try to play games - we have balls on ropes, chuck its, squeaky toys - but they are usually more interested in sniffing.
They will chase the ball, but usually not bother bringing it back. They will chase me, but I can't run for the whole walk.
It is only when we go to the woods that there recall is a problem for the first 15 minutes or so. I'm happy to let them run for this time as I know they are safe and that after the initial excitement they will come back. OH thinks it will undo their recall, but I don't try to recall them as I know it won't work.
Just wondered if it was the right thing to do.