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Be the Headstrong One When Training Your Dog to 'Come' PDF Print E-mail
Written by Mitch Rodolfy   
A dog is not naturally stubborn, but he definitely does not understand what he needs to do. That is the reason why it is necessary for the owner to establish that he is the alpha in the house. This enforcement of proper behavior can be done by being firm and patient. And that can be seen when trying to enforce the command of 'come'.
by MitchRodolfy


A dog is not naturally stubborn, but he definitely does not understand what he needs to do. That is the reason why it is necessary for the owner to establish that he is the alpha in the house. This enforcement of proper behavior can be done by being firm and patient. And that can be seen when trying to enforce the command of 'come'.

A dog is going to explore his environment by sniffing, digging, moving things and taking things away from one place to another. That is why one has to make sure that he does not get distracted with other objects during a training session. Other people and voices are also going to distract him so you need to do your training session in a quiet and clear backyard.

Be sure to take full advantage of any instinctive behavior you see. For example when you observe the dog coming toward you, give a vocal command along with a hand sign to encourage this behavior. Try to use a word and signal that you don't usually use during your training sessions.

Put the dog in a sitting position facing you. Reinforce the command of 'stay' as you move away. Use hand gestures and voice commands. Praise the dog if the behavior is correct. Do not reward the dog for an incorrect or partial response.

This activity should be repeated with you stepping back. If the dog tries to come too quickly, reinforce the command of sit/stay. If the dog does not move at the 'come' command, entice him with a treat or a toy.

Some dogs may be reluctant or slow to learn. This is where you might need to do some leash training. The dog should be put in the sit position with the reinforcement of the 'stay' command. Start backing up, while letting the leash go loose and slack. A firm tug is needed upon the leash along with the appropriate voice and hand gestures, if the dog does not move.

For a dog that comes too quickly, use a long rope or strap and wrap it around a stake or a tree. If the dog starts to come too early pull the tether as you give the "stay" command. If there are no trees handy, use a friend to help with the session. The negative part about using an additional person during the session is the dog can become Thrown off about who they should focus on. It's always best if they just focus on one person.

During instructing, steadfastness and forbearance is critical. Dogs don't as a matter of course understand the benefits of 'come' or any other commands. Speaking harshly when the dog makes mistakes or is a little reluctant is normally detrimental. Develop your alpha position with tone of voice, body language and willingness to wait for compliance. Physical restraint or leading is a less helpful method.

Dogs respond extremely quickly to praise when they execute proper behavior. You need to be resolute and make sure that they come when you order them to.

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