[For My Coby]

Like everyone else, this has always been tough. My advice from my experience...... Never chase your puppy even in play. It's difficult to explain that "this" time, you're serious. In play, let your puppy chase YOU! That will come in much more handy when you're not playing. I use treats ALL the time for "come" when they're within reach or handy to get. That way, when I use "come" when I don't have treats, he doesn't know that. But 8 times out of 10, he gets a treat for coming - even if it's for doing something wrong! Coby also gets a treat for just "paying attention" to us. If we go to an outside cafe or the pet store, just paying attention to us with all the distractions gets him a treat. Coby does pretty well in the house unless he thinks it's a game (in which case I just get a treat out and he's right there). Working outside is a lot harder, and I haven't even ATTEMPTED without a leash. Someone suggested two leashes tied together or a long retractable locked. I'm going to try that. But "come" is so important, so I just keep working on it........

Also, if you are outside, use the "run away" tactic if your pup gets loose. I had one get out the door once and take off down the street. I paniced and ran after (of course she ran faster). So I made a lot of noise and started running BACK to the house, and lo and behold, she beat me to the door!!!