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Wouldn’t it be great to have a dog that came running every time you called? It is possible and here are a few simple steps to get you started. Begin by training your dog to come only when it is likely he will do so or when you have him on a leash and you can encourage him to come to you. You could begin by calling him to come to eat his food, come to play with his toys, or come to go outside. I like to give treats with this command. It makes the learning process a lot faster and fun for your dog. If you would like to use treats too be sure to offer them as a reward and not a lure. The difference being that a reward is when the treat is given at the moment your dog arrives to you without him knowing you had the treat for him. A lure would be holding the treat out while luring him to you. All your dog would learn by this method is to come when you hold a treat out for him! Chasing your dog is never a good idea. It is especially bad when you are calling him to come at the same time you are chasing him! Many dog owners make this mistake. If you think about it, does it make sense that your dog would turn around and run to you while you are chasing him? No way, to be chased is a really fun game for most dogs. Chasing your dog to get an item from him is also a bad idea. If you are in a situation that he has an item you do not want him to have you need to head in the other direction and call him while you run away from him, get happy and act all excited! Most young dogs will follow you happily. Should he do so, be happy when he arrives and do not scold him for having the item. Just take the item and then remember to keep things that are important out of reach of the dog. You cannot correct your dog for something they did in the past just as you can’t warn them about things in the future. Unlike humans, canines enjoy life in the moment. Cindy Baker 678-447-5254 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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A dog that responds to your call to come is the goal of most dog owners. The call to come is the most important command you can teach your dog. My name is Cindy; I am a certified professional dog trainer in the Cumming area. It is my pleasure to offer helpful information that will educate you on how to have a well behaved dog. 
