I used this method with my yorkie and it was 100% successful. Now, my yorkie is a bit timid -- I recall trained him so that I could call him back if he started eating something off the ground. His leash broke today and it took me quite a while to notice because he was sticking so close to me. It might be more difficult with a dog that loves to roam. Also, you need to keep the training up regularly, or the dog will mind you less.
Anyway, I took my guy into a park with bacon. He'd wander off a bit, and then when he came back, I would give him a piece of bacon. Pretty soon he was sprinting back to me, to the point where he'd hit himself in the face with the bacon treat. I also gave him a bigger treat if I specifically called for him, rather than him just returning on his own. |