Couped up all winter. Time to spread our wings (or feet) and run. Fido wants to explore his world beyond the fence. So what happens when you let him free to run and taste the spring weather? Well for one thing he may have forgotten what a long distance “come” command is for. What to do? Here’s a suggestion that I’ve heard twice within the past year and think may have some merit. Kneel down with your head close to the ground and pretend to whisper to the ground. Or pretend to be injured and roll around on the ground. (Yeah, I know – gross.) But what if your dog actually returned to you? That’s basically what you called him for anyway. The reason this might work? IF you’re so vested in what’s on the ground, it must be pretty good and Fido will want to check it out too. What do you have to loose? Your dignity, perhaps? Really… that was gone when you started chasing your dog down the street!
Tags: Come command, lost dog, training tip
