Come

WHAT IT IS:
Upon your command, your dog comes immediately to you. In competition, this command ends with your dog sitting in front of you. In order for this command to be consistently obeyed, your status as pack leader needs to be definite. Always reward your dog for obeying your "come" command, whether it be with praise or a treat. Not obeying this command, however, should be viewed as a major infraction and should end with you physically bringing your dog to the spot from where you originally called him.

1. With your dog on a 6' (1.8 m) lead, command her to "come" and reel him quickly in to you, where she will be praised. Your command should sound happy, but firm. Give the command only once.
2. As your dog improves, graduate to a longer lead.
3. When you are ready to practice off-lead do it in a fenced area. Let your dog drag a leash. If she does not obey your first command, go to her and firmly lead him back to the spot where you gave the command. Do not give a reward if the dog does not preform the command on her own, the first time you call. Put the long lead back on her and require her to do five successful "comes" before attempting off-lead again.