Free downloadable files:

 Greeting a Dog Properly (mp3, 3,196KB)

Come Equipment needed: 5-6’ leash, a 15-20 ft long line, safe shoes and treat bag. Objective: To train your dog to come to you with excitement. Always make the come command a fun and highly praised behavior. Step 1-4 1. Allow your dog to become distracted (since this will be when you will need him/her to come in the real world). 2. Quietly back up 10-15 steps. Do not signal him/her verbal or tug the leash. 3. Say “dogs name and Come”. Reel the leash in as you back up. Do not stop backing up until dog is in front of you, facing you with paws to toes. At this point you should be at the end of the leash near the dogs’ collar. Reach down and grab your dog’s collar and with the other hand slide down your dog’s spine and silently place the dog in a Sit. 4. Say “good come” and treat. Release say” Go Play” • If your dog likes to retrieve try to reward with a hidden toy. Do all of the above and when you release the dog throw the toy as the reward.

Very IMPORTANT – Inside/ outside, never train off leash, otherwise you may invariably teach a dog when the leash is on I must do this because my parent can make it happen and when the leash is off I may go do what I want. Never yell or correct a dog while using this command. Puppies under 4-5 months old will stay at your side like a 2 yr old child does with a parent. At this stage the biggest mistake parents make is not using a leash because the dog habitually follows close by. It may also look as though the puppy knows the word come. But as the dog matures to the next development stage around 4-5 months old they become a little more confident and will begin to investigate the world with out you, just like a 4 yr child. This is when a dog may stop responding to your request. So many parents’ feel the dog is acting stubborn as the dog runs off to do other fun stuff just as a toddler would. When in reality the dog was never taught a come & the parent did not prepare for the dogs independence. A good Come requires good training never say come to something your dog feels icky about or you will ruin it. Training a good come in all environments (parks, yard, high activity areas) may require 8-12 months of consistent training.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - CPR
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - Switching to Adult Food from Puppy Food
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - Switching to Adult Food from Puppy Food
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - Achieving Balance   TRAINING TIP
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - Why does your dog bury treats or toys?
Thursday, June 10, 2010 - Dog Agility   TRAINING TIP
Thursday, June 10, 2010 - Spin   TRICK TIP
Thursday, June 10, 2010 - How To Stop Separation Anxiety In Dogs   TRAINING TIP
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 - Dog Insurance
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 - Teaching Dog Tricks   TRICK TIP
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 - Let's Go Leash walking   TRAINING TIP
Friday, May 28, 2010 - Go Natural
Friday, May 28, 2010 - Go Natural
Monday, May 24, 2010 - The Perfect Garden Dog   TRAINING TIP
Monday, May 24, 2010 - The Perfect Garden Dog   TRAINING TIP
Monday, May 24, 2010 - Go Natural
Monday, May 24, 2010 - Go Natural
Thursday, March 25, 2010 - Recall Outside   TRAINING TIP
Thursday, March 25, 2010 - Herbs for Arthritis
Friday, February 26, 2010 - Meat Eater
Monday, February 8, 2010 - It is cold out side so spice up your pets diet.
Monday, December 21, 2009 - HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Friday, August 21, 2009 - Teaching the whistle for a recall   TRAINING TIP
Thursday, August 20, 2009 - Events and Pets eating poop and anal glands health.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - Socialization worksheet   TRAINING TIP
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - We are currently seeking Volunteers
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - Drop it   TRICK TIP
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - An unusual new sight for a new puppy   TRAINING TIP
Monday, March 23, 2009 - HELP volunteers/foster or tax right off
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - Teach your dog to shake hands.   TRICK TIP
Monday, February 2, 2009 - Teach the dog to come.   TRAINING TIP
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - Pet Owners Beware
Friday, December 19, 2008 - Shake hands   TRICK TIP
Thursday, December 18, 2008 - Through the k-9 eyes   TRAINING TIP
Thursday, December 4, 2008 - Thinking of buying a new dog for Christmas?
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - Jumping Up   TRAINING TIP
Monday, October 13, 2008 - Prevent Halloween Havoc
Friday, August 29, 2008 - Submissive Urination   TRAINING TIP
Friday, August 28, 2008 - October 25th : Saturday Mcnallys & Sanors Dog fest 1st.
Tuesday, July 9, 2008 - A. Guarding behaviors   TRAINING TIP
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - All dog Food i not created equal
Friday, June 6, 2008 - Summer and heat and other prevention tips
Monday, April 21, 2008 - Spring is in the air so please beware: Things you did not know could harm your pet.
Friday, March 7, 2008 - Spring is coming I promise & so are the fleas

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