I like the idea of using a different word than come, Natalie thinks come means "go out in the wet grass", so she ignores me. Luckily if she sneaks out the garage door and I yell NO,she immediately stops and comes back. I guess that must be my danger word.
One of the things that my trainer said would help with teaching come is not to pet them unless you have called them. This has been really hard for me and I am not having much luck with it, because I can't resist petting them, but you might. He said they should only get attention on your terms so that you are the one in control. I may change my approach and combine the no petting with a new word when I call them. Poor Natalie, I have tried so many things it's no wonder she doesn't come.
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