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Come When Called Part 1: Intro

September 8, 2014 by Fanna Easter

How to Train Your Dog to Come to You

Come When Called
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Does your dog ignore you and run off? View part 1 of our “Come When Called” series, which will teach you how to:

  • Perform an emergency recall
  • Call your dog indoors from the backyard
  • Call your dog back to you around distractions (squirrels, etc.)
  • Teach multiple dogs to come back to you
  • Fun games

Directions

  • View first video and practice homework for seven days.
  • View second video and practice homework for seven days.
  • View third video and practice homework for seven days.
  • View fourth, and final, video.

Each video contains tons of information, so rewind and watch several times. Bookmark for easy future reference.

What you will need:

  • Delicious treats the size of a pea
  • Six-foot leash
  • Flat buckle collar or body harness
  • Clicker

Note: Always enroll your dog in a group dog training class. This video should not be used in place of dog training class attendance.

WATCH: Come When Called Part 1: Intro

NEXT: Come When Called Part 2: Adding Distance to “Come” Cue

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