| Many dog owners fail to realize the significance and | | | | When using the "come here" command, always use it |
| just how important it is for their pet to heed their call | | | | so as to be a beneficial event for the dog. You may |
| when commanded to do so. Failing to pay attention to | | | | want to play with your dog first and follow by doing |
| the call of their owner can mean trouble. If your dog is | | | | other things with him. It will not be a bad thing should |
| active and fails to come when called, they may flee | | | | you use the command and then follow by cleaning him |
| into traffic and get injured or struck by a car. | | | | up afterwards. It is imperative to ensure that your pet |
| Regrettably, there are uncaring dog owners who | | | | will not connect any command given by you with a |
| permit their dog to run free without having a leash. This | | | | negative experience. |
| is a very bad idea. A responsible owner will always | | | | Throughout their entire life your dog will always be |
| have his or her dog on a leash. In truth, a good number | | | | learning. So it is really important that each part of the |
| of urban areas do require that a dog must be on a | | | | teaching process as well as training provides a factor |
| leash or their owner may pay fines. Once your dog is | | | | that is positive. If you follow this procedure, your dog |
| allowed to roam unattended and free, there is a good | | | | will not hesitate to do what you wish. |
| chance your pet will start ignoring your commands. | | | | Make sure that when you command your dog to |
| As soon as your dog has this awareness, he or she | | | | come, a reward is given. The reward need not be |
| will delay listening to your calls or even ignore them | | | | elaborate. It can be something as simple as scratching |
| completely. So, if you have not allowed this type of | | | | them behind the ears or patting them on their head. |
| behavior to occur, keep up the good work. However, if | | | | You may also wish to give them dog treats if you |
| the circumstance has happened, you must try your | | | | want. The key point here is to make sure that you |
| best to reverse the conditions. You should train your | | | | reward your dog with something that will make he or |
| dog to respond when saying "come here" as well as | | | | she feel good. As with other aspects of working with |
| other commands. This will end up being in the best | | | | your dog's behavior, consistency is of upmost |
| interest of other human beings and animals. | | | | importance. |