How To Train A Dog To Come

Introduction

You love your dog, but not enough to put up with her running away every time you let her out of the house. If this is a problem for you and your furry friend, it’s time to start teaching her how to “come” reliably. This command can save him from running into the street and being hit by a car or getting lost in the neighborhood, so it’s absolutely worth teaching him! If you need some help knowing where to start, just keep reading—we’ve got all the details on training your pup in no time.

Get started

When you are training a dog to come, it is best to start with a very young puppy. Take your puppy outside and attach a short leash to their collar. You should be holding the other end of the leash in your hand. If your dog is small enough, or if you have an older puppy that cannot run away from you, let them off-leash so they can explore a bit more freely while they get used to being outdoors.

When you first put on their leash, get their attention by calling out their name or clapping your hands together at a distance from which they can see and hear you clearly but not too close that they feel threatened or overwhelmed by curiosity (see section on getting your dog’s attention). This will help them focus on what’s going on around them instead of focusing solely on chasing after whatever creature just ran past us without looking back at us for approval before running off again!

Use a clicker or a word

Once you’ve got the basics of the recall down pat, it’s time to move on to some more complicated tasks.

To teach your dog to come when called, start by putting him in a sit-stay or other basic position you can rely on. Then call his name and lure him towards where you want him to go with treats until he makes eye contact with you or is close enough that he won’t bolt away from whatever it is that’s keeping him from coming straight home (like another person). Then say “Come!” then click/treat when he does so successfully. If he doesn’t respond immediately after the command, try again until he does come running over—remembering not to get frustrated if he doesn’t respond right away! If necessary, give a few more clicks/treats as rewards for good behavior once he gets back safely into position at your side

Reward your dog every time he comes to you

You should reward your dog every time he comes to you. You can do this by giving him a treat, or by playing with his favorite toy. Some dogs enjoy praise, so you may want to reward your dog with a pat on the head or a hug when he comes to you. Some dogs prefer games of fetch or tug of war as their rewards for coming when called.

Start out with a long leash

To start out, you want to keep him at a distance. You need to be able to give him some freedom and space, but still maintain control of him. The best way to do this is by using a long leash for initial training.

You’ll also want something that’s not going to get tangled up around your legs or trip you as you walk together. A 6-foot leach would be ideal for most homes because it allows enough room for your dog (and himself) to move about freely but still keeps them under control in case something goes wrong or gets too exciting for them.

Set him up to succeed

To ensure that he gets it right, you’ll want to set him up for success. You don’t want to make it too hard or too easy. If he doesn’t get it right away, don’t get frustrated and give up on him. Instead, keep practicing until he does get it down pat!

Play games where your dog has to follow you around

Play games where your dog has to follow you around

• Hide and seek. This is a game that every dog can play, and it’s a good way for you to practice the “come” command without actually using it. The game starts with one person hiding while another person calls their dog, saying “come!” when doing so. As soon as the dog finds them, they should be rewarded with some tasty treat or toy play time together—then repeat!
• Fetch/Chase/Tag (and other running games). Running after each other is great exercise for both of you, and if done properly can really help build trust between you and your pup. Games like fetch are also fun because they allow your dog an opportunity to run away from home if needed—something dogs are naturally inclined towards doing anyways 🙂

Teach him the “Come” command without distractions first

How To Train A Dog To Come

Teaching your dog to come when called is a great way to keep him close and safe. He will also learn that you are in control, which means he won’t feel the need to wander off on his own. Before you can start practicing with distractions, however, it’s important that your dog knows how to come when called even without any distractions present. For this reason, it’s best for beginners who have never trained their dogs before or those who may have tried unsuccessfully in the past stick with one-on-one practice sessions where no other animals or people are around so as not to interrupt their training efforts.

When dealing with new puppies (8 weeks old), it’s important not too much pressure during these early months as they’ll need time themselves adjust

Use a slower approach when coming in from outside or when moving toward you in the yard or on a walk, versus her initiating contact with you.

When you’re working with her on the ground, it’s helpful to use a slower approach when coming in from outside or when moving toward you in the yard or on a walk, versus her initiating contact with you. This will help her learn which behavior you prefer.

When your dog comes toward you at full speed, she may have some pent-up energy and excitement that she’s not able to let out until she reaches you. When this happens, try backing away slightly so that she has room to run around a bit before getting close enough for attention. This way, she’ll realize that coming up on top of people isn’t always acceptable — but running around is fine!

Teaching your dog to come reliably can save his life.

If you have a dog, it’s vital to teach him to come when called. Your dog can get into trouble if he doesn’t come when called. For example, he could run away from you if he sees something interesting and exciting that catches his attention. You might be able to find him, but depending on where he is and how far away from home he was, it may take a long time for you to do so. In addition, your dog might try “going off-leash” in areas where it’s not safe—for example: near roads with fast moving cars or in the woods where there may be predators lurking about (deer ticks). If your dog doesn’t know how to come when called then these situations can become even more dangerous than they would otherwise be! Here are some tips on how best practice this behavior at home:

• Start by rewarding your pup every time they come back when asked (this will help them associate coming back with something positive). When first starting out we recommend using small pieces of kibble as these are easy for most dogs and puppies to understand what “come!” means once trained over time however other kinds of treats such as peanut butter which can stick better onto paw pads etc.. Be careful not feed too much though because this might cause indigestion!
• Make sure that there aren’t any distractions present during training sessions like children running around playing loudly indoors while trying their hardest not call out loud voices themselves due fear of upsetting their parents nearby.”

Conclusion

Once your dog can reliably come to you in the house, start practicing outside. If you have a fenced yard, make sure you are out there and able to bring him back inside immediately if he does not come when called. Praise him for coming back to you, but if he runs away again, bring him in immediately. Continue doing this until he is consistently coming back to you.