Training your dog to come when called: 5 tips that would help
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Below are some tips to help you as well as your dog appreciate the advantage of coming when being called.
1. Start right away. The best stage to train your dog is during puppy-hood. At about four months of age, your dog will begin to realize that the world is not limited to your home and yard, and will start to wander. As soon as you get your dog, train him how to come when he is called.
2. Make it a pleasant motive whenever he comes to you. When the purpose of calling your dog is to punish him or do something that he considers not enjoyable, there is almost a 100% chance that he will not come to you. When your dog needs a bath, take a pill, or when ending his play time, just get him instead. During training when you call your dog, expect him to come to you when you are giving him a treat, taking him out, or even just for petting.
3. Give your dog a work out. Exercise is good for you and your dog. And when your pet does not get enough of it, he will take advantage of every time that he is let loose to run around and not come back for a while. Training your dog to come to you when he is called is hard when he does not get enough time to play around on his own and without the leash. Leaving him in your yard to play is not enough. You need to take him out on walks.
4. When your dog comes to you, touch his collar first before you give him his treat. This will prevent your pet from dancing around you and acting excited thinking that you want to play catch.
5. Use common sense. When you are at a place where you’re not sure about the safety of letting your dog loose, it is best to just keep him on leash.
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