[FirstYorkie]

First, as far as "come", I have a Yorkie who reliably comes when called. Here's how to teach it.

I started in the kitchen when he was close by and could see that I had a treat. As he started toward me to get that treat, I said come. Repeat many, many times. He will soon learn that "come" means come and get it. When he looks up from what he's doing when you say "come", and takes a couple of steps to get that treat, you are ready to gradually increase the distance. Gradually work up to the next room, then further away until finally he comes running from all over the house to get that treat. Then, and only then, take it out to the backyard. When that is reliable, you can gradually take it to places where there are more distractions.

For me, "come" is such an important command that I always reward with praise and a treat. I don't want him stopping to think "hmm..does she have a treat or not?". Joey knows come = treat. If I don't have one on me, it's even more fun because I say "lets' go get your TREAT!" and we run together to go get one.

If he's in the habit of ignoring a come command, I would change cue words - maybe "here", "close", or whatever you like. And don't start saying it until you know he is going to respond.