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In this short article we are going to be looking at one of the
basic dog training commands of "come". When your dog hears the
verbal "come" command or sees the hand signal for the "'come"
command, he should leave whatever he is doing and come sit in
front of you so that you can touch his collar.
You should practice the "come" command in a safe environment.
After about 2 weeks of consistent success in a low distraction
setting indoors, you can practice the command outdoors where you
may encounter many distractions, such as people or other animals.
Dog training does not have to be complicated, nor does it take
enormous amounts of time to teach your dog the basics. We all
want our dogs to come to us when called. There are many ways to
go about this dog training procedure, but here are six simple
steps to outline below
The following instructions will have your dog responding to your
"come" command in no time. This easy technique revolves around
luring your dog and then rewarding him.
Please have handy small dog treats that you will use as a
training aid.
1. First stand within five feet of your dog and hold a dog treat
in between your thumb and index finger so it can easily be seen.
Your arm should be in front of you but resting on your leg.
2. Now simply get the atmosphere exciting to your dog by putting
on a great big smile and with a sweet and fun tone of voice, say
"your dog's name" follow by "Come" Do not overdo the come
command with too much excitement, just enough to get him to
notice you and realize that you are happy.
3. Motion for your dog to Come by making a large, sweeping
movement with your right arm; bring the palm of your right hand
to the middle of your chest. This is the hand signal for Come
4. Your puppy should start coming towards you, especially at the
sight of the dog treat in your hand. Most dogs come running at
the first hint of food, but your puppy may need a little more
motivation. If after a moment he does not respond, your next
move is to squat down and reach out with the treat just
slightly, while calling his name again and getting the "come"
command.
5. Once your puppy does arrive at the treat and in front of you,
try to lure him into the sitting position by stroking his neck
and upper back with one hand and applying pressure on his lower
back for him to sit, while slowly moving the treat to his mouth
with your other hand. Now is the perfect time to start praising
him in a loving voice and creating a positive feeling that he
will want to experience again when you call his name and ask him
to come to you.
6. Eventually drop the dog treats altogether and repeat the
above steps, but offering praise instead of food when your dog
comes to you.
Question: What do I do if my dog does not respond to the "Come"
command?
If your dog will not come when called, you should go to him,
making sure that you do not chase him. If your dog runs off when
you approach him, turn and run away from him so he chases you.
When your dog is near you, take him by the collar and reward him
with a treat.
Keep repeating this process until your dog responds to "Come"
command reliably.
In this article we have looked at the "Come" command, it is one
of the basic dog training commands, if you follow the six steps
outlined above, you should not have any problem training your
dog.
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