Come Here

Everyone wants their dog to come when they call them and they want them to arrive quickly.

Coming when called is simple if it is fun and rewarding for your dog.

Try this for any age dog:

• Have a friend help you.
• You can use a treat if you like or just lots of enthusiasm.
• Leave your leashed dog with your friend and you walk about 10 feet away.
• Your friend should hold on to your dog until you say, "Kelly, come here!" (of course use your own dog's name!). As soon as you say "Come here", your dog will run to you letting the leash drag behind him.
• When he arrives, reward him with the treat or hugs and kisses or both.
• Repeat this several times over many days. You can stay at a distance of 10 feet and gradually move farther away.
• After your dog has become reliable, you can remove the leash, but ALWAYS stay in a fenced area!

You can practice 'Come Here' almost anywhere. When the two of you are out for a walk, surprise your dog by backing up and calling his name. He will turn and run to be with you. Don't forget to praise him wildly!

TIP!

Never, never scold your dog for running away from you if he eventually returns. When he finally comes, shower him with love and affection. He would not be happy to return to you if you yelled at him or acted angry. You wouldn't want to approach an angry, upset person and neither does your dog.