Do you use the word "come" for your recall word? Tikeya is associating whatever word you use with being yelled at. First thing I would do is change your word to "here" or something similar.
Start out with Tikeya on a leash and say "Here Tikeya!". Show her a good treat that you're holding and she'll most likely come. Grasp her collar and feed her the treat and praise her. It is really beneficial to get them used to having their collar held when called. That way they won't get into a habit of coming to you then running away.
After she does good on the leash, you can attach her to a long line and extend the distance she is from you when you call her. Every single time she comes, praise her, reward her, pet her. I know its upsetting when dogs don't come when you call, but you should never yell at them for it. Thats why they stop coming. When she doesn't come, go quietly grab her collar and lead her away from where she is. She needs to associate very good things with coming to you and not yelling. Remember to say the recall word only once. After you do work with her on the long line, try it offleash.
This will take a little time and patience but I think it will work. Let us know how it goes!
Alyson
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