The first key to preventing dogs from running around is definitely to walk them on a leash! However, there are always times when you may need to let go of the leash for a short time, and at this time, being able to "return as soon as you bark" is particularly important!

Why doesn’t the dog want to come back?

Many foreign trainers have pointed out that the recall password is the most important password, but it is also one of the most difficult to train and maintain. A dog's behavior is based on its judgment and choice. If it chooses not to listen to your commands, there must be a reason behind it.

You are having fun, but you want it to stop and come back. Dogs like to sniff around. This is their way of exploring the world. They are exploring vigorously, but if you ask them to stop and come back to you, they will naturally not want to.

The person you are chasing is more attractive than you. Those cats running around look much more interesting than you, so what can a dog do to convince himself to come back to you?

Coming back means going home. After holding it in for a day, it is a rare opportunity to come out and scatter flowers. You will take it home when you call it. Half of the ancient power in its body has just been released. How can it be willing to obey?

You look fierce. Many owners yell at their dogs when they are anxious. The dog does not understand what he has done wrong, but when he sees you angry, he will inevitably feel that he will be beaten in the past, so he will not let you go.

How to train a dog to listen to commands and come back:

The best training effect always comes from spontaneous will. The best way to make a dog obedient is to let it obey its own will and make the choice it thinks is best. What you have to do is to make it do what you want it to do. matter, becomes the “best choice”.

1. Use independent passwords

When you train your dog to come back, you use "come here", but when you do something it hates, you also say "come here". In the dog's eyes, this may bring benefits or disadvantages.

Be sure to create an independent recall password and do not use it casually. If "come here" has been used by you, just use a new word and start training again.

2. Start training from short distances

When starting training, choose an environment without distractions, otherwise it will be difficult for the dog to maintain attention and it will be easier for the dog to forget the commands and the benefits he received.

The recall distance should be gradually increased from near to far. If the dog does not listen to the command at a certain distance, it may mean that the training at the previous distance has not been fully consolidated. YouNeed to go back to the previous distance to consolidate.

3. Let the rewards be full of surprises

Always use one kind of snack as a reward? Dogs will also get tired of it. By giving snacks and toys alternately, the dog will associate coming back with surprise, and his desire to come back will be stronger.

Especially when you start to increase the distance, you should make the rewards more attractive. As the difficulty increases, the rewards will be higher. Isn't this a natural principle?

4. Encourage it immediately when it makes the right choice

As the distance increases, the dog is more likely to be attracted to other things. At this time, you should encourage it in time.

When it runs towards you after hearing the command, praise it and encourage it to continue running towards you with an expectant tone. You want to let it know that its choice makes you very happy.

5. Let “freedom” become a reward

If your dog really wants to play, then having fun freely is the best reward. As long as it obeys the command and comes back, untie it and tell it "Go play". It will remember that "coming back" does not mean losing freedom!

6. Success is the best motivation

Failure is always frustrating, and it’s no different for dogs. If you do it too hastily, the dog may never complete the command, nor get the reward, and it will lose interest in learning.

Increase the distance little by little, and try to keep it within the range that the dog can complete the command. They will be rewarded when they complete it, which will give them a sense of accomplishment.

Be careful not to make these mistakes when training:

Think your dog is too young to remember the command: Training from an early age will develop your relationship with your dog. You can train them to remember "come back" during the chase.

Repeat the command over and over again when the dog does not listen: If the dog does not listen, stop training, because there are either too many interference factors at this time, or it is tired, or it is not ready for more difficult training.

Multiple passwords for one behavior: Everyone in the family should use a unified password, so that no matter who takes it out, it can "come back" when needed.

Punish them: Punishment will only make the dog associate the command with bad consequences. It is the nature of animals to avoid punishment. If punishment is associated with you and the command, then you are forcing it to escape from you.

Each training time is too long: Dogs lose interest easily, so let them end the training with happiness and rewards, so that they will look forward to the next training even more.