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3 Easy Ways You Can Train Your Dog To Come.

You'll be able to get your dog to come every time you call if you follow the easy procedures below.

1. Coming on command should signify that your dog will have a beneficial experience every time.

When you call your dog with the "come" command, never reward him with a rebuke. If there are going to be any unpleasant circumstances, you need to go to your dog, not call him.

Don't use the "come" command to call your dog for any unpleasant tasks. Dogs that do not like a bath or having their nails cut, must never be called for these routines with the "come" command.

2. Make it worthwhile for your dog to come on command.

Reinforce your dog with whatever he likes best, be it a food reward, toy or play initially. To educate your dog to come all the way to you, bring the reward closer to you as he approaches.

Instead of giving the reward to your dog, make him come in to your side to earn his reward. Get a firm hand on your dog before passing over the reward.

Over time as your dog works out what you want, gradually reduce the level of reward until he comes for praise, play or a pat.

In the case of an urgent or emergency situation you may not have toys or treats with you. To keep your dog safe you might call to have him come without the pay back of a treat.

3. Train your dog with the "come" command only when are in a position to get a positive outcome.

Consenting to a dog disobeying your directions, trains him to ignore you.

Educating your dog to "come" in an enclosed area is better idea to begin with. You could conceivably like to try to get your dog to come with out a leash at first. In the end you want you dog to "come" even if they are off the leash.

Before using the "come" command call your dog's name, so that you know you have his full attention. Commence to back away from him. The idea is to get you dog to go after you. Call excitedly, heaping praise on him until he is near enough to grip his collar.

At once, you can give him something he really values and excitedly praise him. Now back up again repeating the process so that he learns the command. Keep the training sessions brief, so that you keep your dogs interest.

In the event that after a few times you still can't get you dog to come or he just doesn't come close enough. The use a leash to instruct you dog to come.

Start out again, calling your dog's name and using the "come" command. However now you apply easy pressure to leash, guiding your dog to you.

Only ever use a little pressure to get you dog moving in the right direction and obeying the command.

You'll have your dog coming on command in no time if you use the three easy steps explained. If you train you dog to come, you'll know that you will be able to keep your dog safe.

By: Cathy Clark

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