By Hannah Ortiz · October 28, 2026
If 'come' usually means leaving the park or getting a bath, your dog has learned that coming is a bad deal. The fix is to make it the best deal of the day.
Start inside the house with a new word, like 'here'. Say it once, then reward with something special, like chicken, the moment your dog arrives.
Practice five times a day in short bursts, then move to the yard, then a quiet park on a long line. Only add distraction when your dog comes every single time at the current level.
Never call your dog for something unpleasant. Go and get them instead. Protect the word, and it will work when it matters.
