Zoe is really good with the come command but I had a trainer here to work with my collie because if she has the chance to run off she will. This is what he told us to do.... put her on a long lead. They sell them at walmarts for $6 or $7. Anyways, you put her on one end and you stand at the other end with the lead at your feet. You call her to come and if she doesn't you immediately give a little tug on the lead but then immediately drop it. If she comes, you praise her. If she does not, you might need to reel her in but no treat unless she comes on her own, including praise. This works really good with two people because then you toss the lead to the other person and do it again. It takes a lot of patience and repition but if you just work on it for 10 or 15 minutes a day, it won't take that long. Good luck! |