Dogs aren't actually headstrong. However, they usually don't understand exactly what they're supposed to do. To make this apparent to them, you need to establish the alpha status up front. Be sure to use patience and resolute and firm force to establish the behavior wanted. This can be hard to do when training the command "come".
It's natural for dogs to scout out their surroundings. They will sniff anything and everything, burrow, turn things over, and pick up little objects. When doing a teaching session minimize any distractions by arranging to be as far away from other people and voices as practical. It's a good idea to use an area that is clear of obstructions or a space without small items on the floor.
If the dog behaves spontaneously, coming towards you, take full advantage by reinforcing that action. So, a movement towards you should be reinforced with come, and a hand movement. Use gestures and words, which are not used during any training sessions.
Put the dog in a sitting position facing you. Reinforce the command of 'stay' as you move away. Use hand gestures and voice commands. Praise the dog if the behavior is correct. Do not reward the dog for an incorrect or partial response.
This activity should be repeated with you stepping back. If the dog tries to come too quickly, reinforce the command of sit/stay. If the dog does not move at the 'come' command, entice him with a treat or a toy.
For dogs that are sluggish students, or a little reluctant, leash and collar training may be needed. Put your dog in the sit/stay position and begin to step back a few feet as you are playing out some slack on the leash. If your dog won't comply, give a gentle tug that is pronounced while giving the voice command along with the hand signal.
For a dog that comes too early, use a long rope or lead and wrap it around a post or a tree. If the dog begins to come too early tug the lead as you verbalize the "stay" command. If there are no trees available, use someone to help with the session. The detrimental part about using an additional person during the session is the dog can become puzzled about who they should listen to. It's always best if they just focus on one person.
Consistence as well as patience is necessary during training sessions. Human induced commands like sit, stay and come are not naturally understood by dogs. Yelling at the dog when it makes errors or does not obey your orders is quite a counterproductive exercise. You have to establish your alpha status by your body posture, a firm voice, and your patience while you wait for it to obey you. Physical leading and restraint is not such a helpful technique.
Many dogs quickly show themselves to be happy to please and are very solicitous of praise following the learned behavior. Just be sure they're the ones 'coming', not you. If you have to, prove that you're the demanding one when it comes to their behavior.
It's natural for dogs to scout out their surroundings. They will sniff anything and everything, burrow, turn things over, and pick up little objects. When doing a teaching session minimize any distractions by arranging to be as far away from other people and voices as practical. It's a good idea to use an area that is clear of obstructions or a space without small items on the floor.
If the dog behaves spontaneously, coming towards you, take full advantage by reinforcing that action. So, a movement towards you should be reinforced with come, and a hand movement. Use gestures and words, which are not used during any training sessions.
Put the dog in a sitting position facing you. Reinforce the command of 'stay' as you move away. Use hand gestures and voice commands. Praise the dog if the behavior is correct. Do not reward the dog for an incorrect or partial response.
This activity should be repeated with you stepping back. If the dog tries to come too quickly, reinforce the command of sit/stay. If the dog does not move at the 'come' command, entice him with a treat or a toy.
For dogs that are sluggish students, or a little reluctant, leash and collar training may be needed. Put your dog in the sit/stay position and begin to step back a few feet as you are playing out some slack on the leash. If your dog won't comply, give a gentle tug that is pronounced while giving the voice command along with the hand signal.
For a dog that comes too early, use a long rope or lead and wrap it around a post or a tree. If the dog begins to come too early tug the lead as you verbalize the "stay" command. If there are no trees available, use someone to help with the session. The detrimental part about using an additional person during the session is the dog can become puzzled about who they should listen to. It's always best if they just focus on one person.
Consistence as well as patience is necessary during training sessions. Human induced commands like sit, stay and come are not naturally understood by dogs. Yelling at the dog when it makes errors or does not obey your orders is quite a counterproductive exercise. You have to establish your alpha status by your body posture, a firm voice, and your patience while you wait for it to obey you. Physical leading and restraint is not such a helpful technique.
Many dogs quickly show themselves to be happy to please and are very solicitous of praise following the learned behavior. Just be sure they're the ones 'coming', not you. If you have to, prove that you're the demanding one when it comes to their behavior.
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