How Do I Train My Dog ​​To Come When I Call Him?

Let's start with a long lead

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A leash gives your dog free movement while still giving you control. Start walking your puppy on a leash along the sidewalks around your neighborhood. Practice calling to them repeatedly and rewarding them when they come, until they come directly to you without being asked. Repeat these training sessions several times over a few weeks, moving to distracting locations and distractions, until your dog willingly approaches when he encounters an attractive temptation just out of reach, and even on command by others.

When they come, give them a treat.

Rewarding your dog when he arrives is an effective way to reinforce his behavior. This can be achieved by giving him a tasty treat, verbal praise, or petting. It is important to give the reward immediately after your dog performs the desired behavior and to make a clear connection between the behavior and the reward. Make a list of all the rewards that dogs enjoy and assign a hierarchy of values, ranking them from lowest to highest. This will help you determine what you can use as rewards during your training sessions, while keeping the value of treats higher for more demanding behaviors, such as coming when called.

Let's have fun.

When teaching your dog to "come when called," it's important to make them comfortable, otherwise they may get bored with the process and stop responding when you call them, giving them a treat when they come. Repeat this several times until you have taught your puppy how to come whenever asked and respond immediately when called.

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Reminders are an essential skill for dogs, and it's essential to teach them to come when called. Not only will it make life easier for both of you, but it may one day save their life if there's an emergency that requires you to flee to yours. Have each person call their puppy, pretend to be excited when they come running to you, and show them lots of affection. When they do, give them a treat and say, "Got it!"