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alaskayorkie · 08-20-2012, 10:46 PM

I'd highly recommend an obedience class ASAP, but here are some ideas.

You have to make coming to you the most exciting thing in the backyard. And that's not easy. You're competing with a lot of fascinating odors and fun things to explore that she doesn't see very often.

Before I wised up and took an obedience course, I had one person hold my dog and I went 10 steps away, pulled out a favorite toy and said COME. When he got there, I rewarded with a game of tug of war -- or with a favorite treat.

Work to where the person doesn't have to hold her. Anytime you say COME, you want the dog coming to you for a favorite toy or a great treat.

A more commonly taught method is to teach come in conjunction with sit and stay. But that's where an obedience course would come in handy.

Good luck!

08-20-2012, 10:46 PM	#2
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	I'd highly recommend an obedience class ASAP, but here are some ideas. You have to make coming to you the most exciting thing in the backyard. And that's not easy. You're competing with a lot of fascinating odors and fun things to explore that she doesn't see very often. Before I wised up and took an obedience course, I had one person hold my dog and I went 10 steps away, pulled out a favorite toy and said COME. When he got there, I rewarded with a game of tug of war -- or with a favorite treat. Work to where the person doesn't have to hold her. Anytime you say COME, you want the dog coming to you for a favorite toy or a great treat. A more commonly taught method is to teach come in conjunction with sit and stay. But that's where an obedience course would come in handy. Good luck! __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube