There is a thing you can do in an enclosed clear space that is energetic and tiring AND teaches the dog's name. The dog needs to be hungry for this.
I throw food.. and say Get it! and just as the dog gets it say the dog's name and run away a couple of steps and when he gets to you face him and have food in my hand that you give. Start with a short distance so the dog gets the idea and then increase both distance and speed. It must be done indoors so the dog can see the food. What you do not want is the dog searching for the food. In fact, as you throw the food away from you, you want him to see it roll when it hits the floor.
This can become very fast paced and fun for the dog.
This also starts to reinforce recall (and it is never bad to reinforce recall). It teaches the dog it is always a good thing to come to you.
I throw food.. and say Get it! and just as the dog gets it say the dog's name and run away a couple of steps and when he gets to you face him and have food in my hand that you give. Start with a short distance so the dog gets the idea and then increase both distance and speed. It must be done indoors so the dog can see the food. What you do not want is the dog searching for the food. In fact, as you throw the food away from you, you want him to see it roll when it hits the floor.
This can become very fast paced and fun for the dog.
This also starts to reinforce recall (and it is never bad to reinforce recall). It teaches the dog it is always a good thing to come to you.