Teaching Your Dog To Come

Come is one of the most difficult commands to teach a dog. Better said, it is one of the most difficult commands for your dog to respond to consistently. It may take several years to master it. It’s tough because in typical situations, you are calling your dog away from a distraction, which to them may be far more interesting than you.

I encourage you to continue working with your dog on this very important command. A friend of mine told me she was out with her two Scottie’s when someone commented on how well behaved they were and how they came to her when called. She smiled as she replied, “thanks, it only took 10 years!” Aren’t all relationships a work in progress?

I have had concerns that my dogs’ vision may be the problem. Perhaps they couldn’t see me clearly and were not responding as quickly as I would like. So, I gave them an eye exam, and this was the result.

Here’s a video with training tips on teaching your dog to come.