Dogs do not come in the naturally stubborn category. However, it takes them some time to understand what needs to be done. That is why it is necessary that the owner manages to establish his status of “alpha wolf”, really quickly. To make sure that the dog understands the necessary behavior and commands, you need to be patient, and firm. This challenge is going to include the training of the important “come” command.

Dogs enjoy exploring their environment naturally by sniffing all around the area, digging, turning things around and running away with little objects. A training session is best done when you keep your dog away from other distracting voices and people. A clear yard without any little objects is the best idea for such a purpose.

Be sure to build upon any impromptu behavior you see. For instance when you see the dog coming at you, execute a vocal command along with a hand sign to support this behavior. Try to use a command and signal that you don’t naturally use during your teaching sessions.

To start, face the dog and place it in the sit position. Give the “stay” command as you move back a few steps. Use the vocal and hand sign command. Give the dog copious praise for appropriate behavior, but don’t give a reward for uncompleted or incorrect behavior.

Repeat this as you continue stepping back several more steps. If the dog approaches you prematurely, give the “sit-stay” command and begin again. If the dog doesn’t want to come at all you may have to use a toy or a snack to encourage him a little bit.

For dogs that are sluggish learners, or a little reluctant, leash and collar training may be needed. Put your dog in the sit/stay position and begin to back up a ways as you are playing out some excess on the leash. If your dog resists, give a soft tug that is apparent while executing the vocal command along with the hand gesture.

If the dog is too eager to come to you, use either a long leash or a rope which should be wrapped around a tree or fence rail. If the dog tries to move, the leash should be tugged as you say ‘stay’. This training can be done with the help of another person, but the dog is going to get confused about whom to obey. That is why it is sensible to have the dog’s focus on just one trainer.

Consistence as well as patience is necessary during training sessions. Human induced commands like sit, stay and come are not naturally understood by dogs. Yelling at the dog when it makes errors or does not obey your orders is quite a counterproductive exercise. You have to establish your alpha status by your body posture, a firm voice, and your patience while you wait for it to obey you. Physical leading and restraint is not such a helpful technique.

Many dogs rapidly prove themselves to be happy to please and are very thirsty for praise following the correct behavior. Just be sure they’re the ones ‘coming’, not you. If necessary, prove that you’re the demanding one when it comes to their behavior.

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