Being with your dog while strolling on the beach or through a park can be very enjoyable, especially if you are confident that he will come back when he is called.

Below are some tips to help you successfully teach your dog to come when he is called.

1. Start right away. The best stage to train your dog is during puppy-hood. At about four months of age, your dog will begin to realize that the world is not limited to your home and yard, and will start to wander. As soon as you get your dog, teach him how to come when he is called.

2. Make coming to you a pleasant experience for your dog. When the purpose of calling your dog is to punish him or do something that he considers not enjoyable, there is almost a 100% chance that he will not come to you. When your dog needs a bath or when you are ending his play time, go get him instead of calling him to you. During training when you call your dog, expect him to come to you when you are giving him a treat, taking him out, or even just for petting.

3. Give your dog a work out. Exercise is good for you and your dog and if he has time to run every day he will be less likely to play hard to get. Training your dog to come to you when he is called is hard when he does not get enough time to play around on his own and without the leash. Leaving him in your yard to play is not enough. You need to take him out on walks.

4. When your dog comes to you, touch his collar first before you give him his treat. This will prevent your pet from dancing around you and acting excited thinking that you want to play catch.

5. Use common sense. When you are at a place where you’re not sure about the safety of letting your dog loose, it is best to just keep him on leash.

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