| How to train your dog to come when called. | | | | can give rewards like food treats, toys, games and |
| One of the most important skills that dogs can learn is | | | | praises. As long as your dog wants that particular |
| to come to you when called. All dog owners would | | | | thing, it can be considered a reward. |
| never put their dogs in dangerous situations. The | | | | Name recognition |
| "come" command is very useful in averting you dog | | | | In order to make your dog recognize its name, you can |
| from a deer chase, a car-dog collision and other | | | | hold a reward between your dog's eye line and yours. |
| potential dangers. Once trained, your dog can be given | | | | Then say its name and give the reward the moment it |
| the freedom to go on hiking trails, to play in the park, or | | | | looks at you. |
| roam anywhere else because you are confident that | | | | Coming when called |
| you can call her back. | | | | In order to make your dog come to you when called, |
| To make training easier, you need to convince your | | | | you can show a treat or a toy then move about a |
| dog that you are more likable than short-term freedom. | | | | few paces away. Call out its name and say the word |
| Rewards should be given at all times and training | | | | "come" in a cheerful voice while smiling and gesturing. |
| sessions should be kept short. However, teaching a | | | | When your dog comes to you, hold the collar and you |
| dog to come when called can be difficult at times | | | | can either play with it or give the treat. Increase the |
| because most dogs discover that you cannot outrun | | | | distance between you and your dog gradually until |
| them and that escape is more fun than walking calmly | | | | such time you call from room to room or in and out of |
| beside you. If at all possible, freedom should never be | | | | the house and it comes to you immediately. Never call |
| given to your dog until reliability has been proven at | | | | your dog if you are going to shout at it or inflict |
| coming when called. | | | | punishment because it might have a negative impact |
| When and how to reward | | | | to the training. Always make it a point to make learning |
| At all times, dogs should be rewarded for moving the | | | | pleasurable and pleasant. Your dog is more likely to |
| right way, for the full action and for best efforts. You | | | | respond to the training if the training is enjoyable. |