
What is the importance of teaching come and sit together?
It’s important to teach these two commands together because a dog that doesn't sit when they come will go right past you. If that happens, then what's the point in having them come?
Why is it important to teach your dog to come?
The #1 reason to teach your dog to come is SAFETY!
If you are teaching your dog, “come,” for the reason of safety, there's most likely going to be a scenario where you need to use that command while your dog is distracted. If your dog were to run onto a road, but they know come, they'll come back to you immediately.
Teaching your dog to come:
When you're teaching, “come,” you'll want to teach it on a long leash (at least 20 feet or more) because you're going to need to guide them, but you'll also want them to try to make the decision on their own.
When teaching, “come,” I will gently lead and guide my dog in as I say, “come,” and then I will put her directly into a sit.
EXPERT TIP #1
All obedience commands are to be in neutral tones. That way when you give your dog a reward, or the “break” in commands, you will say that in a positive tone.
What to do if your dog doesn't come to you on the first time called:
Gently lead your dog in with the leash and praise them the whole time they're coming to you, even though you're the one leading them into that come.
Teaching your dog to sit after they come to you:
When I’m teaching a dog to sit for the first time, I’m going to use treats. You’ll want to find a treat or reward that works for them. You want to use that treat to guide their nose up and with the other hand gently push down their bottom.
Be gentle. This has nothing to do with getting your dog to listen to you or forcing a command. If anything, it's about communication. It's learning how to talk to your dog to help them better understand what you're asking them to do.
Be very intentional about how you hold the leash. You don't want to put any tension on the leash because when you do, they'll pop up. Your dog understands when there's leash pressure, they need to do something they're not doing. So while they’re holding a command, put the excess leash on the ground so you don't accidentally drag them out of it.
After they understand “sit,” a little better, you can start adding a little bit of distance between you and your dog. You’ll want to move around a little bit and make your dog okay with distractions.
EXPERT TIP #2
Give them lots of little wins. The more little wins you get with a dog, the further you're going to go in training. It's all about the small wins!
When teaching your dog to come, you want to teach it everywhere you go. I recommend practicing it 10-15 minutes a day, anywhere you like.
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