cocker spaniel won't come when called(teaching a dog to come)

[Tracey Burns]

I have a beautiful 10 month old cocker spaniel who walks really well on the lead and is very good and coming back when in the house. however, once we are out on the Chase and we let her off the lead she refuses to come back to us until she is completely worn out. We have tried everything, even using the 'treat' command and calling her back for a treat which worked the first couple of times but now she has grown wise to us and she doesn't fall for it!!

Any suggestions?

kind regards

Tracey

[pappups]

I'm working on the same problem with Buddy, one of our Papillons. So far, the long rope idea seems to be working-i.e., get about a 50' rope and attach to the lead. Let the dog wander and call it back while tugging on the rope. Keep doing this until you pup gets the idea, it may take a while though.

[MaryAnn]

I agree with pappups. You should first however, be only letting your dog off lead in a fenced in area until his recall is very, very reliable each time. Then move to an open area with the long 50 ft. lead. If your dog is not treat motivated, have you tried a ball or favorite toy. Remember to always praise and be very excited when you call him to you.

[alishiamay]

If you cocker spaniel won't come when called, turn around, and shout "bye bye", and walk away. Practise this in a garden first, so he learns what bye bye means, then work in fields doing the same, and eventually your dog will come when you shout "bye bye" and walk away.

[MaryAnn]

alishiamay....Does saying "bye-bye" and walking away work for you every time, even when you are out? This may work, but remember every dog NEEDS to learn the command "COME".

The "come" command is one of the most important commands to teach a dog.

[Tracey Burns]

Hi everyone,

thanks for all the wonderful advice. I can confirm that during the past week we have implemented a more rigid walking routine (we now walk for well over an hour every evening) and we have seen a vast improvement in her coming to us and yesterday we started obedience classes and she was exceptionally well behaved. We have discussed the rope technique and I think this is also something we definitely need to give a go.

[MaryAnn]

Glad to hear that you have implemented a more rigid walking routine... That's great!!!

A couple of more keys to enjoying your walk together:

1. Provide entertainment for your dog's mind.
2. Vary your pace! Dogs like to walk quickly and walking at a quick pace gives less opportunity for sniffing and pulling.
3. Changing your direction, throwing in turns and circles in the middle of the street also teaches your dog that he/she needs to be paying attention to your every move. He/she has to speculate your movement and direction, he/she has less time to pay attention to distractions and choose those naughty behaviors plus it's FUN for both you and your dog and gives you a chance to polish your obedience.

[alishiamay]

Maryann. It does work everytime for me. You shout "come" to your dog first, and if he dosent come, THEN you shout "bye, Bye".

[jude09]

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[jude09]

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DOG TRAINING - TEACHING YOUR DOG THE 'COME' COMMAND

There are many different dog training commands that you can teach your dog and they are each important to assist your dog in learning better behavior and in being more manageable.

Some commands can pave the way to learning tricks while others are more helpful.

The ‘come’ command is one of the more helpful commands that can be learned.

The “come” is perhaps one of the most important dog training commands that you want your dog to know—and one of the most difficult for him to learn.

When you need to use the “come” command it might be when he has ran out of the house or when he is in a dangerous situation.

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