Pet Training Tip - Calling Your Dog

Vicki Davis posted on April 15, 2006 02:59 :: 6207 Views

Pet training - Fido used to come when you called him and now he doesn't -- what's with that?

Here's a suggestion for when your dog starts to ignore your "come" command. While it may not work overnight, you will see results in a short time and it will be well worth the little effort it takes.

Here's what you do:
While you are in the yard or in a situation that doesn't really warrant calling him -- call him anyway, and give him a snack or do something fun like tossing a Frisbee a few times. Just Keep practicing and rewarding when he comes. The most common mistake made with the "come" command, is once they learn it, we only use it when it really counts to you and by then they may have gotten out of the habit. So if you practice, seriously - only about 3-4 times a week, twice a day for 2 -3 weeks you should see a difference. Always have a couple of snacks in your pocket, and for no reason at all and totally unexpected, ask him to come, give him a snack or some play time. There is bound to be a day in the future you will thank yourself for taking this extra time to keep your dog's skills polished.

Enjoy your pets,
Vicki Davis

Vicki Davis is the Executive Director of the Tri-County Humane Society, located in the greater St. Cloud, Minnesota area. Vicki serves the community by providing quality care and adoption services for animals in need and by offering educational programs to encourage the awareness, understanding and practice of humane principles