In day to day basic puppy training, when teaching your puppy to come or to obey any command, only give the command when you are able to enforce it. You must always be in a situation where you get compliance. For that reason, you do not want to use the command without good cause or in any other circumstance where you do not intend to get the desired outcome. When teaching "come," only give the command when you intend the dog to come to you. That means it should stop whatever else it is doing and come to you.
I'd like to recount one example of how my own dogs picked up a phrase and ran with it and what the consequences were. The phrase in question is, "Let's go." My dogs like to ride in the back of my car, and I like to take them out with me. I rather carelessly started saying "Let's go" before putting them into the car with the result that every time they heard me utter, "Let's go," they would leap up and race each other to the door in expectation of a ride. Fortunately, this was not a bit problem--more humorous than anything else--and I was able teach them out of that habit.
As mentioned above, when teaching your puppy to come, it is essential to only give it opportunity for completing the command. When starting out with a young puppy or adult, always leash the dog with three or four feet of leash. Make sure the leash is attached to a collar, but not a pinch or choke collar. You want to position yourself and the dog at opposite ends of leash. Give the dog the command and then immediately enforce the command by very gently pulling the dog toward you. If the dog starts to come on its own after prompting, there is no need to continue pulling. Only pull as much as necessary so that the dog complies. After completing the command, give the dog lots of praise and a small but nice and tasty treat.
The next caution we want to suggest is that you never use the "come" command and then scold or rebuke your dog. You do not want your puppy to associate the command, "come" with negative experience. And that's true even if you need to isolate your dog for something necessary such as bathing. If your dog does not enjoy it, and you train that command, it will suspect something bad as a result of compliance.
Unfortunately, there will be occasions when you discover your pet doing things are completely out of line. Your first impulse may be to get angry and shout. You first inclination may be to tell your dog to "come" in an angry voice. We advise you to take positive, quick action to correct the dog, but do not use the word "come" in any way that could be interpreted as punishment.
How you interact with your dog is very important to your pet. Voice tones, your emotional vibe, and physical touch mean a great deal. Dogs love to be touched and played with; your emotional state really does communicate to your dog and affects its own well being; and your tone of voice will speak volumes to your puppy. Keep this in mind when training and use it to your advantage. Your dog will see you as the leader of its pack and look to you for direction. How you teach the essential command, "come" will set the stage for all future training. Remember, your dog has as its number one priority pleasing you; never fail to give it the opportunity to do so.
I'd like to recount one example of how my own dogs picked up a phrase and ran with it and what the consequences were. The phrase in question is, "Let's go." My dogs like to ride in the back of my car, and I like to take them out with me. I rather carelessly started saying "Let's go" before putting them into the car with the result that every time they heard me utter, "Let's go," they would leap up and race each other to the door in expectation of a ride. Fortunately, this was not a bit problem--more humorous than anything else--and I was able teach them out of that habit.
As mentioned above, when teaching your puppy to come, it is essential to only give it opportunity for completing the command. When starting out with a young puppy or adult, always leash the dog with three or four feet of leash. Make sure the leash is attached to a collar, but not a pinch or choke collar. You want to position yourself and the dog at opposite ends of leash. Give the dog the command and then immediately enforce the command by very gently pulling the dog toward you. If the dog starts to come on its own after prompting, there is no need to continue pulling. Only pull as much as necessary so that the dog complies. After completing the command, give the dog lots of praise and a small but nice and tasty treat.
The next caution we want to suggest is that you never use the "come" command and then scold or rebuke your dog. You do not want your puppy to associate the command, "come" with negative experience. And that's true even if you need to isolate your dog for something necessary such as bathing. If your dog does not enjoy it, and you train that command, it will suspect something bad as a result of compliance.
Unfortunately, there will be occasions when you discover your pet doing things are completely out of line. Your first impulse may be to get angry and shout. You first inclination may be to tell your dog to "come" in an angry voice. We advise you to take positive, quick action to correct the dog, but do not use the word "come" in any way that could be interpreted as punishment.
How you interact with your dog is very important to your pet. Voice tones, your emotional vibe, and physical touch mean a great deal. Dogs love to be touched and played with; your emotional state really does communicate to your dog and affects its own well being; and your tone of voice will speak volumes to your puppy. Keep this in mind when training and use it to your advantage. Your dog will see you as the leader of its pack and look to you for direction. How you teach the essential command, "come" will set the stage for all future training. Remember, your dog has as its number one priority pleasing you; never fail to give it the opportunity to do so.
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