Dog Training Guide › Grade 1 Basics
How to teach your dog "Come"
A dog that runs to you when called — the basis of safe walks.
Learn it in the game
Difficulty ★ · In the game it takes about 2 sessions (1–2 minutes each).
Teach your real dog
- From 2 m away, call the name + "Come" brightly
- Praise big and treat when the dog arrives
- Gradually increase the distance
- Try calling from another room
Common mistake
Calling the dog to scold it teaches it not to come.
Caution
Keep sessions under 5 minutes. Stop if your dog is tired or uninterested and try again later. Even shorter for puppies and seniors.