Here's what worked for me: Use some cheerios (or other tiny treat) and drop one in front of his nose. Walk a few steps & say "come" and drop another cheerio a bit in front of him. Keep doing this so that he is following you. Then, stop, say "come" and drop the cheerio right in front of you. Once he does this reliably, say "come" but give him verbal praise & pet him tell him how good he is. Only give a treat every OTHER time he comes. THis is called intermittent reinforcement and is scientifically proven to create a lasting behavior. Continue to do this process every day until he does it like clockwork. this is how I also taught my 5mos. old to walk on the leash and not pul,too. Now, she comes EVERY time I say come whereever she is in the house! Of course, I still give her treats for coming (sometimes). good luck! |