Why won't my dog come when called?
Dalton Metz
2025-06-21 00:04:19
Count answers: 9
Your dog could decide that chasing a squirrel or playing with another dog is more exciting than coming back to you. They could also be unsure that you want them to return. When you let your dog off their lead, a whole world of choice opens up to them. You need to teach your dog that coming back to you is always a good thing, and will result in tasty snacks, a fuss, or whatever reward they like best. If your pooch keeps darting off when you call them, stick with training on a long lead attached to a harness, and only let them off-lead in secure areas. Only let your dog off their lead in open spaces when you’re confident they’ll come back when called.