Your dogs recall is a must when it comes to controlling your dog.

You always need to be able to call your dog and be able to have no problems getting them to return to you whenever you need or want them too.

There are situations they may arise and you want your dog to come to you yet they ignore you or give you a “deaf “ear. You need your dog to listen to you and that is why the “come” command should be at the top of your training list.

Here is how to train your dog to return to you when shouting the “come” command.

First start to teach your dog in the home by calling them to you when you are at the opposite end of the home or in another room. When they arrive treat them and make a fuss of them.

Do this randomly out of the blue and you will see them come quicker when you call.

Once you start seeing your dog coming when called in the home, start to work on this outside in the park or local fields where you are still able to keep an eye on your dog.

Remember to take a bumper treat with you like chunks of cheese or hot dogs to give your dog a great reward for returning to you. This will aid your dog in learning quicker.

What you need to understand is that most dogs understand that being called to “come” when out is normally the end of their fun and do not want to come back.

We need to change the way our dogs think in this situation and let them know recall does not mean end of fun time!

The way we do this is by calling the dog to “come” and then when your dog returns give them a bumper treat and send them away again.

Your dogs thinking Great! Bumper treat and then gets to go and play again.

You need to repeat this a few times when you’re out and make it fun.

At times your dog may not want to come back still so you need to make yourself more interesting than what’s in front of them!

Try things like running away and getting your dog to chase you. When your dogs gets to you give them the bumper treat. If running is not your cup of tea, try kneeling down and scratching the floor, even lie down on the floor. Your dog will wonder what’s going on and come over to you.

Try not to shout your “come” command in an angry voice or frustrated voice as they will not listen. Try and keep your voice calm and controlled but exciting to come back too.

Always give your dog a bumper treat when they return so they know returning when called is a good thing.

Try and let your dog have some freedom when out. They will want to meet other dogs and have a sniff and say hello to their fellow four legged friends, but the moment they look back at you and get eye contact, that is the moment to take advantage and call them with the “come “command.

Never discipline your dog or tell them off for coming to you too slowly. Do not get angry with them either. You will just set them back and you have just taught them not to come back when called by shouting at them etc. etc.

However long it takes, just praise and treat when they come back and they will learn to come back quicker and quicker.

Have patience and you will be fine. We need to set them up for success with everything we do.

Never run after your dog either, always run away as they normally follow you. If you do have to run after your dog keeps dropping treats on the floor just in case you loose sight of them and they can pick up the trail towards you.

Just focus on making it fun for them and you will have no problem with training your dog with the “come” command.

This is just another way of teaching your dog through Positive reinforcement dog training.

Dog training can be very intimidating to someone that has never done it before. The large number of resources available might make it hard for you to decide where to start. Below are just a few tips to assist you in getting started at training your dog effectively.

Putting your puppy outside while you are away from home is the best way to keep him from chewing on your prized possessions while you are gone. If you are not able to keep your dog outdoors, you should at least ensure that all doors in your home are closed to limit access.

Use your dog’s name as many times as you can, this will keep his attention on you. Early in your dog ownership, you should use your dog’s name several times a day, so he starts to understand that you want his attention. It is important to use a name the dog easily understands.

Having a regular feeding schedule makes house training much easier by putting their elimination needs on a schedule as well. This can train your dog to whine or come get you when he feels the urge, so you can let him out and prevent him from doing his business inside. A schedule will train your dog to know when he will get to go out next.

Behavior problems that suddenly occur with no reason may indicate a medical problem that needs to be evaluated by a veterinarian. If an animal is suffering from pain or an undiagnosed condition, it may react aggressively to certain stimuli or behave in an atypical manner. Remember that your dog cannot express clearly what the problem is: you will have to pay attention to your pet.

Don’t just give your dog treats during training, learn to make use of positive reinforcement as well. It does work to give dog treats when they learn a new behavior. Unfortunately, you probably don’t have a treat in your pocket every single day, especially when you aren’t in training mode. Giving your dog physical attention and praise will reinforce his positive behavior, as well as save you money and him calories.

Just as a human likes to stretch out and lay on their backs, so do dogs. Therefore, it is essential to have a dog bed big enough for your furry friend. You can buy large beds for your dog, or crib mattresses also work well. These are convenient because you can change out the cover and wash it when it becomes dirty. Crib mattresses are also waterproof!

If you catch your puppy chewing on something, firmly say no, then remove the item from him. This will help your puppy understand what is acceptable and what is off limits.

Mentally stimulating your dog is important to its health and happiness. Walks outside of the yard, peanut butter filled Kong toys, and busy bones are great activities for your pet. Bored dogs won’t stay that way long; they will quickly entertain themselves by destroying your house.

The best way to teach a dog good behavior is to never let poor behavior take hold. Trying to change bad behaviors after the fact is far more difficult than teaching them the good ones right away. Never feed your dog from the table, if you don’t want him to get the habit of begging for scraps.

If you cannot be patient, don’t start a training session. If you are impatient, your dog will become anxious and be unable to focus on learning.

These training tips are applicable to many situations. Use this advice to improve the success of your next dog training session.

Author: Pat Morgan
Pat has been writing for blogs and article directories for years now and specializes in diet, health, finance, saving money, internet marketing, family issues and cooking. He currently has a blog about Orthopedic Dog Beds, where your can find up to date articles and free information on therapeutic dog beds for arthritic dogs.