Training the ‘Come’ Command
Dogs aren’t actually stubborn. However, they usually don’t understand exactly what they’re supposed to do. To make this crystal clear, you need to seize the alpha status very quickly. Be prepared to exhibit patience and modest and firm force to produce the behavior wanted. This can be very challenging when training the command “come”.
Dogs enjoy exploring their environment naturally by sniffing all around the area, digging, turning things around and running away with little objects. A training session is best done when you keep your dog away from other distracting voices and people. A clear yard without any little objects is the best idea for such a purpose.
Be sure to utilize any spontaneous behavior you see. For instance when you observe the dog coming at you, give a verbal command along with a hand gesture to reinforce this behavior. Try to use a word and gesture that you don’t regularly use during your training sessions.
To start, face the dog and place it in the sit position. Give the “stay” command as you move back a few steps. Use the verbal and hand gesture command. Give the dog copious praise for appropriate behavior, but don’t give praise for uncompleted or wrong behavior.
Repeat this as you continue moving back a couple more steps. If the dog comes to you too soon, execute the “sit-stay” command and start again. If the dog refuses to come at all you may have to use a toy or a snack to coax him a little bit.
For dogs that are hesitant students, or a little reluctant, leash and collar training may be needed. Put your dog in the sit/stay position and begin to step back a short distance as you are playing out some excess on the leash. If your dog resists, give a gentle tug that is unmistakable while giving the vocal command along with the hand sign.
If the dog follows you too quickly, use a long lead and wrap it around a tree. Tugging the leash if the dog starts to get up early can stop it as you say stay. You can use the help of a friend, if there is no tree handy. But the dog is going to get confused about whom to obey. They focus best upon just one person.
One needs to be consistent as well as patient during a dog training session. Dogs do not understand the need for such commands like ‘sit’, ‘stay’, and ‘come’. Do not speak harshly to your dog if he does not obey you at the first instance. This is a counterproductive measure. You need to establish your alpha status firmly by your body language, and readiness to wait for your dog to obey the given order. Physical leading and physical punishment is not such a helpful technique.
Dogs respond extremely quickly to praise when they execute proper behavior. You need to be resolute and make sure that they come when you order them to.
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