What is the color of the light at the recall line during USPCA test?

• A. Amber
• B. Green
• C. Blue
• D. Red

Answer: (A)

In this recall portion of a USPCA test, a color signal on the line tells the dog exactly when to return to the handler. Amber is used for the recall cue because it’s a distinct, easily visible color that stands apart from other cues like green or red. It signals the dog to stop whatever it’s doing and come back to the handler, without the urgency or finality associated with red, or the go-ahead meaning that the dog should continue forward that green might imply. Trainers and dogs learn to associate the amber light with the specific action of returning, making the cue clear and consistent across runs.