How To Train A Dog Come
Introduction
In this article, we’ll teach you how to train a dog come. This is one of the most important commands you can teach your pet, especially if they’re prone to running off leash.
The Come Command
The come command is one of the most important commands you can teach your dog. Not only does it allow you to keep your dog safe, but it also helps prevent them from getting into trouble or danger. The come command is a very useful tool for people whose pets get lost in the park or run away from home. It’s also an essential skill for owners who want to take their dogs on adventures in nature, such as hiking and camping.
The best way to train your dog to come when called is by using positive reinforcement techniques, which rely on rewarding good behavior with treats and praise instead of punishing bad behavior with scolding or corrections.
Training Your Dog To Come when Called
To start, you will teach your dog to come to you when called.
It’s important to note that this is an exercise in teaching the dog to come when it’s called, not for you to call it and then punish it for not coming.
The best way to do this is with treats or toys-something that motivates your pet. Start with a short distance from where you are standing (such as 15 feet) and call your pup by name while throwing the treat or toy in front of them so they have no choice but to come running over. As soon as they get there excitedly grab them up in a hug! You can also give lots of praise so they associate coming with good feelings! After doing this several times over several days, gradually increase the distance which will help build trust between yourself and your dog so he knows he won’t be hurt if he comes straight towards you every time he hears his name called out
Start Indoors
The first step in teaching your dog to come is to make sure that it is comfortable with the command, location and owner. To do this, you will need to start indoors.
- Make sure that your dog knows what “come” means before trying this exercise. It’s also important for the word “come” to be associated with a positive experience so it should never be used when disciplining or scolding your dog.
- The next step is for you and your dog to become comfortable with each other at home or outside of their normal environment before moving on to more challenging locations.
- The third step involves familiarizing yourself with the equipment (such as a leash), which will help make training easier later on if things don’t go quite right at first attempt!
Moving Outdoors
- Don’t be discouraged if your dog doesn’t respond right away. It may take days or weeks, but with patience and positive reinforcement, they will come.
- Use a long line to train outdoors—it’s much easier to pull your dog back than it is to chase them down and try to get them to come by hand.
- Use treats as rewards for coming when called (and for staying nearby when you are out of sight). You can also use toys or whistles as rewards for appropriate behavior in the same manner that you would use treats.
- If you have an indoor/outdoor dog who doesn’t respond consistently on both sides of the door, try using a clicker or voice command indoors while using treats outdoors (or vice versa). Dogs associate the sound they hear with what they see at home so this works well if there’s any confusion!
Using a Leash
A leash is the most basic tool you can use to train a dog to come. Using one helps keep your dog safe, secure, and under control.
A leash is important because it allows you to maintain control over your pup when you are training them. If they are off-leash, there’s no way of knowing where they’re headed or what trouble they might find along the way. A leash also gives them an extra sense of security since it lets them know that you are near and watching out for their safety.
- Keeps dogs safe from harm by keeping them close to home or on the property where they live
- Allows owners see where dogs go so they don’t get into trouble
Commands are important
Commands are important for dogs because they help the dog to know what you want them to do and what not to do. Commands are also important for safety reasons, as it is easier for you to control your dog if he/she knows that certain actions are not allowed. In addition, commands help the dog learn what specific actions mean so that there is no confusion about commands in the future. An example would be if a friend came over who was scared of dogs, but had never seen one before; having taught your dog “sit” or “down” will allow him/her to understand when an unfamiliar guest says these words that they should not move around too much or jump on someone because it could make this person feel frightened or uncomfortable (depending on how close they get).
Conclusion
A well-trained dog can be a joy to own. And as you’ve seen, teaching your dog to come when called is an important step toward gaining control of your pet. With the right approach, you’ll have no problem teaching your dog this basic obedience command. And once they master it, you can move on to more difficult commands. So start today, and you’ll be enjoying a better relationship with your dog in no time!