We have two yorkies. I've taught both of them to come by either calling there name, or whistling works a little better.
I was told somewhere, that every ten times you ask your dog to come, 9 times should be with great praise, and this is true.
If they don't come, and you get mad at them, they will associate not to come, because their getting in trouble.
My trick was at first to constantly have a treat. They caught on very fast, knowing if they come, they get a good treat. It has to be an interesting treat they gobble up right away.
Eventually, maybe for every 10 times, only give them a treat 8 times. Keep lowering this. I don't think they should be ever completely off treat's though.
When they don't come when your first doing this, which is quite normal, get really close to them, maybe a foot or two away. Put the treat right up to their nose, and lead them a little. Eventually they will be stampeding down the hall to you. |