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Summary: Train your dog the long line come command to expand their range of difficulty. See how to get your dog to come from longer distances with advice from a dog trainer in this free dog training video.
Carol provides comprehensive training programs customized to the needs of the dog-owner team. Her graduates include 'Canine Good Citizens', 'Therapy Dogs', and 'Assistance Dogs'. Her...read more
"As we teach our dog to come, we want to expand their range of difficulty. As you see, she already knows it, she's already responding to the word. But, I have a helper off-camera who's going to pull her away from me. We'll demonstrate how to get her to turn around. So as she goes, I'm going to have the line loose, and say, "Karma, come," and I'm backing up to encourage her to come to me. "Good girl. Good, come. Good. Good. Good." The goal is to have your dog come straight to you and sit looking up at you. Nothing else should distract them from you. This is a moment for the two of you. "Here, here. Good. Good. Good. Good. Good. Free. Good girl.""
eHow Article: Train a Dog with the Long Line Come Command