The trainer told us to never tell the dog to "come" if you didn't think he'll comply with it. If nothing else, tell the dog to "sit" and you go get him!
We're working on "come" this week on a long leash - a 30'. We start at 12' and tell her come, when she's mastered that one then go to 15', then to 20, then to 25 and finally to 30' when they've mastered the others. They should come to a sit position facing you (in front of you). |