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Start
off by
keeping
your
puppy on
the
leash at
all
times,
inside
and
outside (when out of his crate). If your puppy knows that you can always reach him, he won't learn how to run away from you or learn how to dodge your hand as you reach for him.
Remember, always let your puppy know that it is a positive thing to come to you, every time! Keep your voice excited and happy when calling your puppy and always have a treat on hand to reward his good behavior. There will be stages of independence and times when he will try you. An angry voice and punishment is counter productive and will actually teach your puppy to not come to you. The utmost patience is needed at this time to reward your puppy when he finally does come to you. If you are angry, walk away and come back when you are more calm.
Keep
your
treats
on hand
for
rewards. While
on the
leash, say your puppy's
name,
show him
a treat
and walk
backwards,
luring
your
puppy to
you.
When he
starts
to move
towards
you,
say the word
"come"
at the
same
time.
Have your puppy sit, then, give
your
treat
and lots
of
praise
when he
comes.
Eventually
he will
understand,
and will
start to
come
consistently.
When you
reach
that
stage,
have him
learn to
come
while
inside,
off of
the
leash.
If he
starts
to
ignore,
go back
to the
leash
training.
When he
comes
consistently
inside,
start
working
on the
recall
in a
fenced
in yard
with a
long
leash.
There
will be
distractions,
so you
will
have to
get him
coming
consistently
on the
long
leash
first.
When he
comes
every
time on
the long
leash,
start
off
leash
training
in your
enclosed
outside
area.
Eventually,
you will
be able
to take
your
older
puppy to
a safe
large
outside
area to
try the
recall
off
leash.
Avoid a
lot of
distractions
at
first
until
you are
confident
that he
has it
down
pat. It
is
really
excellent
to reach
this
point,
and even
have him
learn to come
from far
away,
just by
your
whistle,
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