Between unfamiliar smells, squirrels popping out of trees, and strange noises, it ‘s natural for your dog to be curious about a variety of stimuli when he’s out exploring the world on his own. With our tips for training your dog to be called, you can let him run freely through the fields.

Summary

1. Legacies of the past: the predatory instinct
2. Be a guide
3. The right way to train your dog to come to you
4. What to do with potential prey?
5. Whoever loves you, follow you
6. Training your dog to come on a long leash

1- Legacies of the past: the predatory instinct

Some breeds, such as greyhounds, have a very strong predatory instinct, due to their past . They may in fact show disinterest in the call of their human and continue to chase their potential prey to exhaustion.

Even hounds like theBeagles tend to let instinct take over and run away.

A hunting dog finds its reward in the mere possibility of running free, even if it fails to catch its prey. This can be a problem when you want to train the dog to be recalled.

But don’t worry, a few targeted exercises will be enough to keep your dog’s predatory instinct under control.

2- Be a guide

Try to understand why your furry friend does not listen to your call. In addition to the predatory instinct, a lack of the right stimuli and a low level of obedience could come into play .

To train your dog to be recalled, you need to be systematic . Choose a signal and train him to recognize and respect it. To be on the safe side, associate a command like “Here!” with the sound emitted with adog whistle . In the future you can then use both solutions, alternating them.

It is important to always use the same signal . Waving your hand while shouting untaught commands like “come on!”, “come to me!” or “come back here!” will accomplish nothing.

[blockquote align=”none” author=”
— Cesar Milla”]“Training a dog is never about dominating them; it’s about teaching them to trust you.”n[/blockquote]

3- The right way to train your dog to come to you

The best time to train your dog to come to your rescue isat mealtime . There should be two of you, the other person holds him while you fill hisbowl . At this moment, your furry friend is certainly attentive to what is happening around him.

As soon as the meal is ready, associate the command “Here!” with the whistle. The dog will then be free to reach you. After this little exercise, give your furry friend lots of compliments and fill him with cuddles, he deserves them.

Once he has learned this command well, you can continue to use it in other situations, first indoors and then outdoors.

Always use the same command along with the whistle and when your friend comes to you wagging his tail give him a good shout. biscuit as a reward .

Slowly increase the level of challenge, gradually increasing the distance between you and your furry schoolmate and the distractions around you.

Remember to add difficulty only when you see that your puppy performs the exercises taught previously with ease.

Always think of a final command , such as “end!” or “done!”, which lets him know that the exercise is over and he can go back to playing.

4- What to do with potential prey?

If you have the impression that your dog has spotted something or someone to hunt, an insect, a person on a bicycle or a bird, call him immediately and distract him with asnack until the prey disappears from sight.

You can also train him to sit as soon as he hears the whistle signal, which is certainly easier to do than recalling.

5- Whoever loves you, follow you

Puppies naturally chase their human companion and always carefully check where he is.

Walks are a very important moment for you and your furry friend, in fact they help a lot to strengthen the bond between you. If you want to train the dog to be recalled during one of your walks together, it is better to do it when you are alone and your schoolboy can give you all the attention you need.

The earlier you start, the better. Ideally, your puppy should be 4 to 8 months old and your walks should be at least every other day.

Carry your puppy in your arms or on a leash away from the places where you usually walk, and release him only when you have arrived in a safe place , without traffic. Move back and forth changing direction and check that your furry ball always follows you.

Everything should be as natural as possible. Do not give him attention or actively stimulate him. Depending on the age of the dog, the exercise can last up to 20 minutes , but we recommend starting with 5 minutes and gradually increasing.

6- Training your dog to come on a long leash

If your furry friend is eager to explore, try getting a long leash, also called alongline , and aanti-choke collar .

Avoid leashes that are too thin and long, because they risk getting caught everywhere. The ideal length is 5 – 10 meters.

Choose places that are outdoors and have little stimulation , so that you can unroll the leash to its maximum length.

As soon as your furry friend starts to go his own way, shorten the leash slightly. He will then receive a small tug that will bring him back to focus on you .

Continue like this, calmly , without calling him. Reward him as soon as he starts following you and finds himself walking next to you, but continue the exercise with determination anyway. The goal is for your furry friend to stay close to you even when you are standing still, doing nothing.

All it takes is a little exercise for your furry friend to become a champion and for you to enjoy your outings in peace.

[blockquote align=”none” author=”
Josh Billing”]““A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”s[/blockquote]