| yorkiepuppie | 10-20-2008 10:57 PM |
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Originally Posted by mblab
(Post 2286181)
Hi all! :wavey: Zoë and I have been in puppy class for 5 weeks now. In class this week the trainer was discussing the "come" command. I never thought about it but she suggested using a word for the command that will not be used in common conversation. So for instance, I know I use the word come a LOT during the day, even when talking to Zoë when I DO NOT mean for her to come to me.
So I've been trying to think of a word to use instead of come, as this is one of the few commands that could be life saving. My first thought was using the spanish version of come, "aqui" or some other language's equivalent. But I don't want to limit myself. I didn't know if anyone else uses another word instead of come or had any ideas??? :confused: Thanks!
-Vicky and Zoë
| is the trainer asking you to pick a different word so that in an emergency you can use that word and your puppy will come to you for sure 100% of the time? is that the reason?
i overuse the "come" command as well. but i agree with the person that side it has to do with tone of voice. because when we are outside, and if i am really scared about her running away from me and into danger, i will say come really loudly and really intensely (and probably a little bit of panic) and milu will always respond to that.
you can always teach the "down" command as well, and practice it with your puppy when she is running around. because the 'come' command takes many steps, your dog has to stop, maybe turn around and then come towards you. that's 3 steps, and in an emergency, that's a lot to remember. but the down command is just one step, so it's easier for the dog to do when in an emergency. then after the puppy is down, you can ask her to come to you. | 