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An introduction to Clicker Training for Dogs
Clicker Training for Dogs
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Dog Training: The Trick To Training Your Dog To Come When It Is Called
Training a dog to come when it is called is a vital, and
potentially life saving, part of any successful dog training
program. All properly trained dogs must learn to respond
instantly to the owner's voice, and the sooner this lesson is
learned the better.
The advantages of teaching a dog to come when called are
obvious. For starters, coming when called will help you regain
control of the dog in case of collar break, snapped leash or
other similar equipment failure. This is particularly important
when you are out with your dog, especially in an area with lots
of traffic.
It is vital that the dog respond to your voice and return to
your side, even in the absence of collar and leash, and even if
there are lots of other things competing for its attention.
Coming when called is also a vital skill for every working dog.
Whether the dog's job is herding sheep, guarding livestock, or
sniffing out bombs and drugs at the airport, the working dog
must be under total control at all times, whether on leash or
off.
Even if your dog's only job is being a loyal companion, it is
still vital that he learn this important basic obedience
exercise. After the first obedience lessons, such as heeling,
stopping on command, sitting on command, etc. have been learned,
it is time to start incorporating the come when called lessons
into the daily training sessions.
One note about dog training - it is all too easy for training
sessions to become dull and routine for both handler and dog. A
bored dog will not be receptive to learning, just as a bored
handler will not be a good teacher. It is important, therefore,
to always incorporate fun things and play into every training
session. Incorporating a few minutes of play time before the
lesson begins can do wonders for the attitude of dog and human
alike.
Likewise, ending each training session with a few minutes of
free play time is a great way to end on a positive note and to
help the dog associate obedience training with fun and not
drudgery.
The command to stay and the command to come when called are
often combined in obedience training
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lessons, and they do go
naturally together. Start with the dog on a loose leash, ask the
dog to sit and then slowly back away. If the dog begins to get
up and follow you, return to the dog and ask him to sit again.
Continue this process until you can reach the end of the leash
without the dog getting up.
After you can successfully reach the end of the leash on a
consistent basis, try dropping the leash altogether. Of course
you will want to do this in a controlled environment like a
fenced in yard. After the dog has mastered the stay command, it
is time to add the come when called command.
Take up the leash again, and with the dog on the end of the
leash, say "come" or "come here". It is often helpful to use a
lure when teaching this behavior. The lure provides a visible
item for the dog to focus on. Teaching the dog to come to the
lure is a good first step in training the dog to come when
called.
Repeat this procedure many times until the dog will consistently
stay and then come when called. After the dog has mastered
coming when called while attached to the leash, slowly start
introducing the concept when the leash is removed. As before,
these training sessions should only take place in a controlled,
safe environment, such as a fenced in front or back yard.
A well trained, obedient dog should respond to the call to
return to its owner no matter where it is and no matter what
distractions may occur. It is therefore necessary to test the
dog with distractions of your own.
If you have a neighbor, preferably one with a dog of his own,
try having him come over with the dog. Have him, and the dog,
stand just outside the fenced in area and repeat the come when
called exercise with your dog off leash. If he becomes
distracted by the other dog, put the leash back on and repeat
the process. The goal is to have your dog consistently pay
attention to your commands, no matter what distractions may
present themselves.
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