 To come when called
is the single most important command you can teach your dog. He needs to do this in order for you to protect him against danger. This is how I trained my boys, I bought this lead (bought it off Petedge.com, but cannot remember the name senior moments LOL) and tied it to my belt as soon as I got home each night. It is about 35-40 feet long. Then I hooked the boys to the lead. It is long enoughfor them to go into other rooms. Every once in a while, I would call them to come. If they did not, I simply reeled them in. When they got to me, they got a treat. So then they started coming each time I called, they got a treat. Now, whenever I call they come running, no matter where we are! Be persistant and do it continuously until they learn, then take them somewhere confined, let off the leash and call them. Keep practicing, praise and treats. They will get it. |