How to make a dog come back home?
Lori Spinka
2025-06-25 05:36:18
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You need an incentive to encourage your dog to come back - a really tasty treat or a fun game with a toy. Show your dog the toy or food. Run away a couple of paces then call your dog's name and say come in a friendly, exciting tone - getting down low can also encourage them to come back. As your dog comes to you, gently hold their collar and either feed them the treat or let them play with the toy. Gradually increase the distance that you are from your dog, until eventually you can call your dog in and out of the garden or from room to room. Ask a friend or partner to help take it in turns to gently hold your dog's collar whilst the other one walks a distance away and then calls the dog over. When practicing this command on walks, always take your dog's favourite treats and toys with you so you can continue to reward him when he comes back. Only call when you are going to praise your dog - do not call your dog and then tell them off as it means they will be less likely to come back next time you call. Don't only call your dog to put them back on the lead - they'll soon make the association and be reluctant to come back.
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