Teach Your Dog To Come Back When Called Overview
This simple dog training exercise from the Dog Training Planner teaches your dog to come back when called. Be consistent when training your dog. Make sure your dog is reliable with the call-back cue before letting them off the lead (leash) in unsecured areas.
The 5 Steps
If you scroll down a bit, you’ll see that I’ve written out all the steps from the video for you. I know. I know. I really am that nice (lol).
Videos are great if you’re a visual learner!
Most people learn dog training drills best by first watching a video tutorial, and then having the written steps available during the training session, so they don’t get confused (Hey, if you want to completely avoid confusion, you might like to get your paws on my Dog Training Planner).
Step 1: Practice On Long Lead/Leash
Practice on a long lead (leash) in an enclosed area until your dog is reliable with the cue.
Don’t tell your dog to do anything.
Remain observant of their behaviour.
Be ready with your clicker and treats for the slightest bit of attention that is directed to you. Even a small step or head turn towards you must be clicked and rewarded with a treat and a “Good Boy”.
Step 2: Click
Click the dog clicker before your dog gets to you, but after deciding to come.
Step 3: Dog Stays Close
Let the dog stay close to you and give them plenty of praise. Reward your dog with treats and then let them explore the enclosed area again.
Step 4: Click & Reward
Each time your dog turns his head or moves towards you, click and reward with treats and plenty of verbal praise.
Step 5: Encourage
Your dog should now realise that it will be praised and rewarded whenever they give you some attention. Now try to encourage your dog to come to you every time you click or call their name.
Before you go, read on to discover the secret sauce to dog training success...
Loving Leadership
Have a philosophy of loving leadership when training your dog.
As a loving leader, you should be constantly working on the communication pathways with your dog. At the bare minimum, your dog should also have some basic commands such as the lie-down command, sit command, and stay command.
When your dog knows a few basic dog obedience commands he or she will feel loved because they know what you want and have no anxiety or fear about what they should be doing and when.
Once your dog has a few commands under his or her belt (I mean, collar), practice behaviour dog training, command dog training and tricks dog training regularly to ensure your dog is physically and mentally healthy. As you are probably acutely aware, untrained dogs have a way of taking over the control of a home if not taught otherwise (which can be a nightmare). A trained dog, however, will bring years of doggie love to your household.
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