Not obeying "come" when returning home from walks

[LisaT]

Originally Posted By: KathyW Don't water down it's effectiveness by punishment, or nagging, or confrontation.

Originally Posted By: KathyW Reward and bribe are very different....

I think I would still use the method of allowing him to learn to come and earn unstead of forcing him. ...... All force earns is distrust.

Very important points when trying to build a strong recall.

You want to build it so he wants to come to you, and when he does come to you, good things always happen. Those good things don't have to be treats, eventually they will be verbal rewards, or play, or something else of value. But, come to think of it, COME is the one command that I tend to reward with a treat moreso than any other, and still do when they come in from the yard quickly. It's important that they aren't rewarded when they don't do it right too.

[lovemybuddy]

I am so sorry that I didn't get a chance to read all of the responses, I only have another second to be on the computer. I just wanted to say that Buddy is doing the same thing. I just go out in the yard, call him to me, praise him up and down for coming, then plop a leash on him and guide him inside. He doesn't protest at all, comes in happily with me.

Now, he comes perfectly for my husband, nice, huh? lol!!! Yep, Bud's a work in progress!!! (So am I!!)

Good luck!!!