5 Great Tips to Teach Your Puppy to Come on Command
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Filed under Dog Talk Tips, Dog Training
In puppy training, the “come” command is essential. However, teaching your puppy to come when called doesn’t have to be a chore. As with all dog training, this should be a low or no stress activity. Hopefully, it will be fun for both you and your dog. Here’s how.
1. Use it sparingly. When you overuse “Come”, puppies stop paying attention. When your puppy understands the command, avoid using it all the time. Say it infrequently and make it extremely rewarding. The leash can be a great tool to help reinforce the “come” command as well as “sit” and “stay.” Basically, with the puppy on leash and sitting, tell it to come and then gently tug on the leash. When the puppy comes, give it praise and perhaps a tiny piece of Kibble as a treat.
2. Do not chase your puppy if he does not respond. Practice on-lead for now. This is really important. Never, never, never chase your puppy during a training session. By chasing your puppy you are in effect telling it that he or she is dominant.
3. Never call for negatives. If you have to groom, bathe, or isolate your puppy, do not use “Come.” Also avoid using it when you are angry. You will only scare your puppy out.
4. If your puppy runs away from you, do not repeatedly call or correct him.
5. Use a different command to bring your puppy inside. Coming in from outdoors is a big drag, no more fun than being left alone or ignored. Using the “Come” command when you want to bring him in makes it a negative command. Instead, pick a command like “Inside.” Start using it on-lead when bringing your puppy into the house. Quickly offer a treat or ball toss.
As always, you will find more great tips and learn to train your dog like a pro at Sit, Stay, Fetch.
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