Labrador Coaching: Suggestions On Come Command

There are lots of obvious reasons why come command should be included in your Labrador training.  In reality it is one of the most important basic commands each dog must learn so as to guarantee safety.  Once the come command or recall is mastered, possibly deadly situation can be stopped by calling him to you.  Apart from safety reasons, mastery of the come command also gives your lab larger liberty in some eventualities.  You can permit him to run freely when you’re out in the beach knowing that he will be able to always respond each time you call. 

In a number of cases, training a Labrador with come command can be challenging given the proven fact that this breed is commonly described as intrepid and frequently mislabeled as hyperactive.  But nothing is impossible with proper Labrador training tips.  Here is some recommendation to help train your Labrador with the come command:

- Start training inside with your dog on leash.  Say your dog’s name followed by the word “come.” Do it in such a fashion that will attract or encourage your pet to come (using excited tone, having treats ready). 

- Praise him as quickly as he comes to you. 

- If your Labrador does not come, tug the leash a little to attract and encourage him to come.  Bear in mind not to tug the leash cruelly to prevent your dog from associating the command with something negative. 

- After he has mastered the command indoors, gradually train the command out of doors and off leash in a fenced-in yard. 

- Use the command frequently (during dinner, playtime, to give treats) and never use it to call your dog for negative things such as punishment or baths.

- When you are teaching the come command, or any other command actually, and your dog does not respond, don’t chase him around.  Though it’s driving you nuts, wait until he comes and if he does, never give punishment for it’ll only associate the command to something negative. 

- Labradors are perceptive dogs but do not expect that this command can be mastered in one session only.  Begin with the very basic and steadily build on it.  Training sessions should also be short as well as delightful.

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