When we took one of our dogs (Auburn, a bloodhound) to training they advised us to use a long rope if there was only one person to work with the dog. When you say come give them a little time to come on their own and if they don't eventually pull them in and reward them when they get there(whether it be with treats or juts praise). They said start with a shorter distance and work your way up. Eventually the dog will start coming by themself. They also said to be really really really excited to make the dog want to come to you. The last thing they said was to say come when you know the dog will come to you. Like if the dog comes runnin when you put food down for him say "Rover Come" when you put the food down then again praise when he gets there. Just be patient and eventually the dog will learn, I'm not saying Reagan (our yorkie) knows it yet, but that's what everyone says, just be patient.
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Courtney |