Come dog training is a very simple command to achieve. You should try it with a leash to start off with, that way your dog can not decide to go for a run!

Wait until your dog is busy doing something and then say 'Come' and straight after, pull your dog in your direction.

Let your dog know that you are delighted with the outcome and do it again and again until your dog gets the idea. Once you are satisfied try it without the leash, but perhaps in an enclosed area to start off with.

Alternatively, practice the following steps to train your dog without a leash:

1.      Preferably, your pup will already have learned the ‘sit command’.  Have your dog sit in one place and walk away from him.  Have a dog treat in your hand and allow your dog to see it.

2.      When you see you have your dogs attention and he is well aware of the treat say ‘come’. 

3.      When your dog comes to you give it the treat and lots of praise.

4.      This should be continued until your dog ‘comes’ without having to see a treat.

5 Tips To Remember When Teaching The “Come” Command

1. Use it sparingly. When you overuse “Come”, puppies stop paying attention. When your puppy understands the command, avoid using it all the time. Say it infrequently and make it extremely rewarding.

2. Do not chase your puppy if he does not respond. Practice on-lead for now.

3. Never call for negatives. If you have to groom, bathe, or isolate your puppy, do not use “Come.” Also avoid using it when you are angry. You will only scare your puppy out.

4. If your puppy runs away from you, do not repeatedly call or correct him.

5. Use a different command to bring your puppy inside. Coming in from outdoors is a big drag, no more fun than being left alone or ignored. Using the “Come” command when you want to bring him in makes it a negative command. Instead, pick a command like “Inside.” Start using it on-lead when bringing your puppy into the house. Quickly offer a treat or ball toss.

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