Training to Come Here
Before you begin training, put a leash on the dog, and select an area with minimal distractions. Before you begin training the dog to come "here," you should first train the dog to "heel" and "sit." Also, you may need to use a long leash to effectively train "here."
Teaching your dog to come here is the most important command. The "here" command allows you to maintain control of your dog and can be used to call your dog away from a potentially dangerous situation. This command must be taught properly.
- With the dog in a sitting position, move away to the end of the leash.
- Command the dog to come “here” while gently tugging on the leash.
- Reward the dog with praise as soon as the dog begins to move toward you.
- If the dog begins to veer away, gently tug on the leash, and repeat the command to come "here."
The dog might resist this command. With repetition and patience, the dog will learn to obey the command.