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Puppy Training “Come Command”

Teaching a puppy to “come” on command is a very difficult but important task. Start early because a puppy that will come when called is safer! In addition, most young puppies do not like to stray too far from their owners. All it takes is a kneeling owner and a happy “come” command, and your young puppy may willingly approach (without the need for any food or toy prompt). Similarly, most young puppies will automatically come and follow as you walk away.

However, by 3 to 4 months of age, as puppies become a little more independent and exploratory, more appealing rewards may be needed. The two most important rules about teaching your puppy to come to you are to set up the puppy for success (so that you never fail) and to ensure that each training session is simple, fun and pleasurable.

Start by backing away from your puppy 1 to 3 feet and wiggle a food treat or a favored toy (prompt) in front of its nose. At the same time say the puppy's name and “come.” Use a happy inviting tone of voice. When your puppy comes to you, praise it lavishly and give the treat or toy. Then repeat. 

Start by only moving short distances, and then gradually have the puppy come further to reach you. Reinforce this task by calling your puppy multiple times daily, giving a pat or a food treat and sending it on its way. Try to avoid only calling the puppy to you to bring it inside, to put it in its crate or to otherwise end something fun. Be sure to spend time calling the puppy over and then releasing it; this will help the puppy learn that by coming to you, good things happen. Remember it is critical to succeed with every training session. Stay close to the puppy, make certain that there are no distractions and proceed slowly.

Over time, the puppy should be very slowly taught to come from progressively farther distances and in environments with a greater number of distractions. If there is any chance that the puppy might escape or disobey, have the puppy wear a long remote leash (which can be left dangling as the puppy wanders and investigates). Then if the puppy does not immediately obey the “come” command, a gentle tug of the leash can be used to get the puppy’s attention, and a repeated command in an upbeat, happy voice (along with a food or toy prompt) should ensure that the “come” command is successful and rewarding.

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Dog training tip of the week Want your Dog To Come When Called? Play a Game   Go & Come:  A great game for speedy recalls is the “Go & Come” game.  For this, you will need two types of treats, a low value treat like kibble, and a high value treat like small bits of cheese or meat.  Toss a low value treat away from you and tell your dog to go get it.  When he has nearly finished the treat, call him to “Come” in an excited voice and reward him with praise and a high value treat when he returns to you. Recall Retrieve:  If your dog loves fetch, this is a perfect opportunity to practice!  Just throw the ball or other retrieve object, as your dog is running toward you to return the ball, say “Come.”  Have him give you the ball and repeat.  If your dog is reluctant to give you the ball or toy, switch him off for a treat or second toy. The next retrieve is often the best reward in itself. #trainingtiptuesday #recalltraining #dogtraining #trainingtip #comecommand #trainingames #teamprojectk9 (at Project K9) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsX7R-3jzSG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13utgltw8wwb3

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Tips for the 'Come' Command

Many owner's seem to struggle the most with the 'Come' command, but it's importance can't be denied. A reliable come command can save your dog's life if he finds himself getting ready to dart across the street into busy traffic. Here's a few quick tips to remember when working on building your recall. 1. Coming when called is a skill that needs to be worked on! Practice, practice, practice. Set up scenerios for your dog and gradually build to more difficult distractions. Start by working on come in easy situations that result in good things. For example, call him before you feed him, go out for a walk, or engage in play. Keep in mind, a formal come command includes a sit in front of you. Don't forget to wait for the sit and then release before rewarding! Gradually increase the level of difficulty, to when he's out sniffing in the yard, or watching out the window. Whenever he comes to you, praise, praise, praise! 2. Become the place your dog wants to be. Dogs typically want to spend time where the fun and goodies are. Make it your business to be that place! If your dog looks to you as his source of fun and reward then he'll be more inclined to come you or choose you over something else in the environment. The better relationship you have created with your dog, through play and training, the more likely he is to want to be with you. 3. Don't repeat your command. Ever! Always only give the come command once and when you're able to reinforce it. For example, if your dog is loose in the backyard without a leash, don't use your come command. If he doesn't listen to you, you have no way to reinforce it with a correction. And if that happens multiple times, eventually your dog will learn that 'come' really doesn't mean anything because you're not going to do anything about it when he doesn't listen to you. We don't want to find ourselves in the habit of needing to repeat our commands!   Set up your FREE consultation today! Check out our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/caseyraystl

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SHE ACTUALLY CAME ON COMMAND WHILE BEING DISTRACTED ?????!!!!????🙌👌👍 #servicedogintraining #therapydog #servicedog #comecommand #training #dogtraining