Dog Doesn't COME When Called? FIX It NOW!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

If you are looking for more information we have a lot more for you! We cover the come command in depth on multiple episodes of our podcast. Here is a link to it on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0u4lIDhvmK17EBbp7VfXZ5 We also have more videos on the come command showing slightly different techniques. Some are with dogs that have been treat trained and others are with dogs that work solely for praise. Each dog is different and their training needs to be different. Let us know if you have trouble finding one that works for your dog!

[@RadioFreeAnarchy]

I use “stay” as a “don’t move” permanent command, but I use “wait” as a temporary restriction on movement. And then say, OK! (Kind of like your “free.”)

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

@@RadioFreeAnarchy That makes sense! I use both with my own dogs as well. Stay means stay and when released they might not get to go to the distraction. For example, when released from stay I don't want them chasing the deer they were just looking at. Wait means wait a few seconds and then you can go. We use wait for food, at doorway thresholds, on the stairs etc. Thanks for dropping a comment!

[@theodoreweidman]

Several years ago I was chasing our black lab around our block. He thought it was great fun! I couldn’t catch him at all. In frustration I yelled, ‘Bentley, SIT!" and he did! I walked up to him and attached the leach and we went home. 😂😂😂

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

😁😁😁 Glad you caught him!

[@kellidinit3725]

My lab only ran once as a pup. Gave me a heart stop. She slipped her collar. She was very skittish (a rescue) and she did not do well in unfamiliar areas for the first few weeks. After a month, she didn’t even need a leash. She was such a good dog. Our big ball of beagle badness is a whole other story. 😂😂

[@kristopherhasenbuhler5393]

I hate training labs, They think differently than pitbulls,poodles, boxers, beagles, shepherds, and any other dog ive been SUCCESSFUL WITH!!! IMO LABS ARE THE HARDEST AND IM STRUGGLING😂

[@douglaswegener6463]

​@@kellidinit3725great 👍 stuff better than the video

[@studentforlifedogtraining]

You've had success training a beagle....I have all the confidence in the world that you will quickly get success with labs! My first training experiences were with hounds and as difficult as the process was, it taught me the value of patience and flexibility in techniques. Sorry for chiming in on your post but I wanted to encourage you that you have already trained a breed that most professional trainers cringe at. You got this!

[@LAStars-sratS]

Lots of ppl need to hear this video! There needs to be consequences when a dog choses to ignore you and that is Not mean. That is clarity.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Absolutely! A half trained dog is dangerous to themselves and others. So many dogs get lost or hurt because they don’t listen well enough off leash. Thanks for watching!!!

[@joannhasch9413]

Like what kind of consequences for a dog that won’t listen? I’m new to this and a beagle as well

[@LAStars-sratS]

@@joannhasch9413 there needs to be context before one can answer that question.

[@bitedawg]

what most owners don't/won't understand is "over and over again",excellent video sir!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

For sure! A big part of training is just persistence and patience. Thanks for watching!

[@ziff_1]

Yep, and this is true of anyone training for anything. Repetition is crucial.

[@TheHotarujishin]

Over and over is good. But not over and over for the command.

[@dan_kay]

Until forever ends, and then some more. Dog training ends with the life of the dog.

[@johnupton8389]

Consistency is definitely the key. Enforcing or allowing occasionally will confuse the hell out of any animal including myself.At times I've been to tired to be in (trainer mode) and it always starts my training over.

[@davidgerowmusicchannel]

i've been all over the internet looking at videos to help me train my dogs, this is absolutely the best channel so far. this guy's way of explaining things is so easy to follow and understand.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Thank you for the kind words Dave! Reach out any time with questions!

[@NYtoNC]

Thanks for this comment, I've been looking and this comment helped

[@markcole6475]

Yeah, the “squirrel” coming into to play is a game changer! Gets me every time too! 😅

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Totally agreed Mark! Then they hang out on top of the fence or in a low tree branch teasing the dog 😂.

[@hellegilbert3000]

Thank you for explaining how to get your dog to stay. My dog comes but then runs away as if it were a game.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

That happens a lot! Teaching an auto sit when they come will work wonders. Thanks for watching!

[@anitaallen4143]

I swear, my Shitzu smiles at me before he takes off on his zoomy. He’s one year old. I just got him. Thanks for the video.

[@Taylor-101]

@@anitaallen4143 to funny!

[@kirbyvacuummadman1814]

One of the biggest mistakes new dog owners make, is to call their dog to them for discipline. Coming to you should always be a positive experience.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

👍

[@user-bx4ov2qy8b]

Right. So why would you say the word "come" and tug at the same time? That causes the dog to associate the word come with an unpleasant sensation. I would use a sharp "no" with the TUG, and then repeat the come command in a neutral or friendly tone so that the dog wants to comply. (Later, simply one "no" will stop the dog in his tracks (no leash required), rather than being one of those people who uselessly shout come-come-come to their distracted dog.) In other words, negative correction ("no" and tug) with an error, then encouragement with the come command so the dog feels no apprehension in willingly approaching you (not being tugged toward you). Ditto with the "heel" command: if the dog doesn't heel, use "no" and a tug, then a loose or guiding leash with the word "heel" until the dog responds appropriately.

[@kirbyvacuummadman1814]

@@user-bx4ov2qy8b Was your comment directed at me? Your comment has nothing to do with what I said.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

@@user-bx4ov2qy8b This is a common question and the answer is fairly long. The summarized version is that dogs are smart and they do not make the association that come is bad when you give a correction. They learn that when they hear "no" after ignoring you that they will be corrected. We like to give a correction at this point to remind them what they are supposed to be doing (come). The beauty of dog training though is that there are many ways that can all work very well. The way you describe will certainly work and there is no issue with it, it is just different than how we do it. We cover this topic in detail on our podcast and in other training videos. Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment!

[@JoleneNelson-j1v]

@@user-bx4ov2qy8b I REALLY appreciate this comment because I have taught my dog to come and for come to be a positive experience. I was trying to think of a work around of that and you nailed it. Using the word "no" with the tug makes complete sense and takes away any correlation of discipline with the word "come".

[@integritymatters5114]

I always separate “come” and “close”. Close always meant be within about 20 yards of me, which was useful for bird hunting. If i repeated close they learn to be more like 10 yards and so on as I want him free but near me, without being at “heel”. I love these basics.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

It sounds like you have some well trained dogs! Being able to ask your dog to heel, come or just stay close definitely makes life a lot more fun!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

@@dahkneelah Great idea! We will add it to the list! With spring weather coming it will be a lot more fun training/filming outside!

[@MrJohnnyboyrebel]

I use this method successfully. But I also include a hand signal, like a high sweep with one arm when calling “Come!” That works when the dog can see me but not necessarily hear me due to distance, ambient noise, etc. sometimes the hand signal is more compelling than the audible command. Good video.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Absolutely! Dogs definitely pick up hand signals very quickly! Thanks for watching!!!

[@DCB938]

My little chihuahua has been taught verbal and hand signals and if I just snap my fingers she immediately comes to my side.

[@Jusamused2]

I agree. My dogs react very well to nonverbal commands. :)🌱

[@Jusamused2]

I agree. My dogs react very well to nonverbal commands. :)🌱

[@DavidEVogel]

My come command includes Slapping my thigh.

[@steventurner8428]

I was impressed of your use of the word FREE to the dog. telling the dog that that particular event has ended. Its something that I was taught to do long ago and have used it with every dog I have had.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Absolutely! If there is no “free” command then pretty soon stay becomes useless because the dog leaves whenever it feels like it. Thanks for watching and keep up the good work with your dog!

[@dudeman8323]

I use "OK" as a release, concept is the same. The entire family needs to use the same commands so it's not so confusing to them.

[@isubiez]

i am by no means a dog trainer but iv always used OK would this be something I should change and I have a Siberian husky and a border collie German Shepard mix and they both can be off leash and stay right next to me well the husky has to be a lil bit in front but she is nvr all the way in front of me but when I say ok they know they are allowed to run around and explore but as I dont see any thing wrong with it would it be better to do free with future dogs

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

@@isubiez There is nothing wrong with "ok" as your release word. The reason we use "free" is that it is rarely said in conversation in an excited voice. "Ok" is often said in an excited tone and in theory you could accidently release your dog from a command without knowing it. That being said, the risk is pretty low and I would worry too much about it.

[@dan_kay]

The release command is crucial. Sit means sit until I tell you something else to do or until I release you.

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

We teach an enthusiastic recall. For two weeks we only care about the enthusiasm so no sit at the end until you have the enthusiasm down pat. Grab the collar BEFORE giving the high value treat that is only used for the recall (so filet mignon, steak, bacon - whatever the dog will do back flips for - only used for recalls - no other time). Also, one time only - dog's name, recall word). If you're the type of person who every other word out of your mouth is the recall word (like a lot of you tubers) then you have to change your recall word - it's sacred, so used only three times per day only with that highest level treat). Hope that helps.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Agreed completely on having a clear phrase for recall that is only used once per recall. We coach clients on "praising the dog all the way in" when they are early in the training process. This means they would use "Name and Come" and then a steady stream of happy talk to the dog to keep the dog's focus and energy on them. The happy talk can be anything other than reissuing the come command over and over.

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

@@SuburbanK9DogTraining we also have the whole class cheer when each dog commits. Seems to make the dogs all proud of themselves. Of course softer cheers for the shy dogs. Not sure why the cheering by everyone, but it works. Hope that helps.

[@Imgoneforgood-q8x]

Cant wait to start this tonight. 6mos old mini golden is stubborn! Been practicing crate w/chicken hotdogs as reward. In the am, she won't listen. I've had her a month now. She's skittish too. I afford filet mignon nor want to carry raw meat, can you suggest a good treat to buy please.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

@@Imgoneforgood-q8x We generally don't worry too much about needing to find the most appealing treat in the world. For many dogs their dry kibble food is enough. Freeze dried chicken is great and is more exciting for dogs but is generally not needed. We like our praise to be a big part of the reward and then the treat is just "icing on the cake". Have fun and let us know if you have questions!

[@leonpse]

I don’t think using it just three times a day is enough during training, but they should be rewarded each time and never punished like take them home from the park after using it. So, when there is an emergency they will always come.

[@crimson25543]

What many people don't get is that dogs are smart, sentient beings! They figure us out pretty quickly and well. Training the human is the more challenging thing because that forms the foundation for success (or not) in training a dog, which should always be done with kindness and consistency.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Totally agreed!

[@jerimiah_y]

@@crimson25543 true. The question is which motivator is greater. I’d love to say my guys come when called every time. They do eventually but it reminds me of dial up.

[@DavidEVogel]

Some dogs want to please you. Other dogs do not.

[@perplexhaze3353]

Love how wally keeps looking around like who you talking to bro?

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

😊

[@BuzzworthyFinds]

Great tips! I never realized how important it is to correct distractions during training. Thanks, Matt!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to drop a comment!

[@lmmgreen]

This video was exactly what I was looking for. I needed to hear the “over and over” and “every single time.” At present my dog DOES NOT come when called, only sometimes. Will be trying out your techniques!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

That's great Laura! Reach out with questions anytime!

[@donnagolder7893]

OMGosh! So clear! AND you use the word, “No”! My Goldens are so bright. I am the one needing to learn to communicate expect.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

We love Goldens! They are great dogs and love to train! Thanks for watching and let us know if you ever have any questions!

[@donnagolder7893]

@@SuburbanK9DogTraining I will be watching your videos! Many trainers like to show what they can do. You show me how I can also communicate with my girls!

[@DavidEVogel]

I dont use the word "no." I use the Caesar Millan grunt.

[@damutznutz3157]

Unfortunately the human condition sometimes, gets in the way. In my experience very few humans with a dog understand the nature of the dog, by that i mean they dont know the group the dog belongs to. Out of the 7 groups, every dog sits in one or the other. So, if you have a dog that belongs to, say the working group, is a hound, has a visual prey drive as opposed to a scent drive, recall for this breed will differ from, say a husky, or a pit bull, or a mastiff etc etc etc. Trying to get a visual prey drive breed to respond with insufficient methods will result in failure and confusion. My advice to any of the people i come into contact with is to research the group your dog belongs to and study the characteristics of that breed/group. It will help understand the method that undepins a succesful outcome........ Helping humans speak dog is a triky business and needs to be understood by both teacher and student....🤷‍♂🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@Yupppi]

I really like your style. At any point you're not implying the dog negative feelings, just that the response by him was negative in the sense of not desirable. But the little correction after stopping the action still feels like a positive experience. You're not mad, you're not punishing, you're just stopping and giving the keyword "no", then fixing the action. It's sometimes really difficult to come up with the more abstract proxies, and like what if the dog is just not distracted when training, but in a real situation the dog becomes distracted and doesn't have that response to focusing to the task.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Thanks for the compliment! Having a method and sticking to it can work wonders with a dog!!!

[@JoyPeace-ej2uv]

Thank you. I paid for classes years back with a new dog each time and asked for help with this exactly and one other thing stay. They were no help. That was very helpful. All my dogs have been Velcro but one so I have never been able to get them to stay.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

I am glad the video was helpful. Let us know if you have any questions!

[@Too-z3z]

Your dog training method "show and tell" is so effective. Thank you!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to drop a comment!

[@studentforlifedogtraining]

Awesome breakdown of the parallels between giving people a dollar and teaching the come command. Very much appreciated

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to post a comment!

[@4merroad4man25]

Great training, well taught, easy to understand! I will definitely try this with my 15 month old Golden Retriever.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

That's great! I love Goldens! I call them the breed you can't mess up. That's an exaggeration of course, but with an untrained Golden generally your worst case scenario is they jump on people and lick too much. Let us know if you have any questions after you get started!

[@spanador90]

This is so clear and a big help. Appreciate your effort and will recommend your channel to other dog owners 😊

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

I'm glad you liked the video! Thanks for the recommendation to others, it means a lot!!!

[@Vince_F]

Mother dogs naturally use “negative” reinforcement to communicate corrections to their puppies. People need to realize this. Good informational video! 👍🏽‼️

[@bham311]

Yes they absolutely do. Most people get pups after they have been whelped and don’t see or hear the mom correcting them. A simple guttural growl or groan from the mom can immediately change a pup’s behavior. If a dog owner knows this and corrects a pup with the same type of low pitch command the pup immediately recognizes it.

[@Vince_F]

@@bham311 👍🏽

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

One of our goals is for people to learn how to use all four quadrants of operant conditioning. This definitely makes training much more effective and leads to happier/well balanced dogs. Thanks for watching and taking the time to drop a comment!!!

[@bham311]

@@SuburbanK9DogTraining I don’t disagree with anything you’re doing or saying. Most people don’t realize the amount of time that is involved in training a dog. They get a dog and just think that it will magically know how to behave.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

@@bham311 For sure! Many people try training their dogs for a few weeks and if it doesn't go well they give up. Unfortunately that often means the dog needs to spend the rest of its life on a leash because it can't be trusted not to run off.

[@brettgraham7173]

Clear direction on how to give command precisely, straight to the point.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment Brett! Reach out with questions any time!

[@plz1277]

Great explanations. The hardest part about teaching a dog anything is learning how to teach itself. A trainer once put in perspective the common issue when a dog goes through the trash can while you’re at work and the second you get home you of course yell/punish the dog. But the dog is simply associating you coming home and yelling at them, not what they did 8 hours ago. This is powerful. Think like a dog to better communicate. Great video!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Absolutely! When dogs steal trash we have clients set up a trash can and then leave but go somewhere they can still see or hear the dog. Cameras work well for this! Then they can mark the bad behavior within one second of it happening! Thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to drop a comment!

[@charlessmith5274]

Honestly works with people as well…

[@sherimann6144]

Priceless information! We live by pch! I have a 1 and half yo runner! We start this week! 😊

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

That's great! Reach out with any questions once you get started!!!

[@Blayne-jh1pg]

I don’t think this recall training video is good either, it’s EXCELLENT!! Just really fair, clear dog training. I’ve been training dogs to learn a reliable recall with this common-sense mindset for many, many years. You’re a really good trainer and I feel you make it make sense. I wish you all the success and good fortune!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice comment!

[@greaseman93]

thank you! Very informative and easy to follow. I will be trying this to get our dog to come when called. :)

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

I'm glad it was helpful! Reach out with questions any time!

[@stonegateaccent]

This video is excellent and easy to understand. It explained so much from the dog's perspective. I was letting mine get away with running away from me in the yard and I'd just get frustrated and walk away. He needs consistent consequences every time. Thanks so much for a great training video.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and taking the time to drop a comment! Reach out with questions any time!

[@loren2091]

Working with a dog that's already trained is not helping at all. Please use a dog that's not trained like us

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Understood! Here is a newer video we did where the dog makes more mistakes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inmZi4JmgbtqfcU

[@c.b.-11]

​​@@SuburbanK9DogTrainingtry a Redbone Hound one time. I rescued one and she escaped many times. Last time she was over 10miles away. *Like your videos*

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

@c.b.-1 Coonhounds definitely need some serious off leash training! We recommend e collars with all hounds to ensure we can communicate with them from a distance. Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment!

[@celestialbeauty1841]

​@@SuburbanK9DogTrainingyou can use my baby bully named Shadow she doesn't listen to me for nothing whenever I call her name whenever I let her run in the park behind my house and twice she almost ran into traffic and got hit and I was crying my eyes out not screaming and shouting at her in anger but pleading for her to come to me because she was all but unaware of the danger she put herself in😢.

[@fransmurati2370]

Even if it was an untrained dog, it would not matter in a video, remember it is through constent repitition that the dog wil learn not to ignore the recall, it is time consuming as you have to scan for opportunities where the dog makes the unwanted choice not to immediately respond to his recall command. It is also not the time to start teaching your dog what the "no" command means, the dog must first understand the "no" and "come" command means, before progressing to this next step, I believe it was a great training point that was given here.

[@MrsMansir]

Very helpful video. We just got our first rescue dog and she is the sweetest❤

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

That is great to hear! Enjoy your pup and reach out with questions any time!

[@nsrayfield]

So glad I saw your video. We will work with the long leash. We’ve had our 1 yr old prey-driven dog (DNA showed55% S.Husky 45% American Pitbull Terrier )for a couple of months (rescue) He learns fast..comes at all times that is convenient for him (won’t come if chasing squirrels, deer, etc). We live in the country with lots of woods/trails so it’s imperative we get him to come when we take him off leash. We will start this weekend with the long leash (we’ll have to figure out the treat he will go to the ends of the earth for, hahaha). He loves all food - thank goodness he runs it off and boy does he run, and run and run !

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

The long line will work wonders for you! He just needs to learn getting away isn’t an option. Have fun with the process and let us know if you need any guidance!

[@nsrayfield]

@@SuburbanK9DogTraining I will keep you posted. We didn’t know what else to do Can’t wait to get started this weekend. 😀😀😀😀😀

[@MsDaideyMaingi]

His stay is so good!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

He is a good boy right? His owners picked out a good pup!

[@ericandrews1661]

What a nice dog. Good lesson

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Thanks Eric!!!

[@JNegron-mc6vt]

Hey brother Hal!! So good to see you. I hope you had a beautiful day. All praises to the Most High 😊

[@ROBSwank-pm1vd]

I'm sure this is truly basic for most trainers but this was suuuper informative for me I have a German Short-haired pointer has some bad habits during to my fault .. this is very good info as he's headstrong n easily distracted !! Thx 😎

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

I'm glad the video was helpful for you! GSPs can be pretty excitable and definitely need a lot of repetition with the come command. Good luck and have fun!

[@kurtamesbury6679]

I've had two pointers and a pointer-mix. In general, I've found them easy to train. Consistency is the key. Sometimes it helps to imagine you trying to teach someone who doesn't understand your language and has no idea what your gestures mean. Never punish a dog for not knowing something. Only punish them when they DO know and behave badly anyway. In general, when you're starting out with a dog, don't consider that they have learned a behavior until they've done it 40-50 times without error. And you should work with the dog EVERY DAY. I find that feeding time is a good time. My dog brings me her bowl to let me know she wants to eat. I get her food and put the bowl down. Then we spend about 10 minutes reviewing commands... usually not more than about dozen or so. If she fails at any of them, the training session goes on a little longer. When performance is perfect, I tell her to "get it, get it, get it!" which means it's "CHOW TIME!" Her level of enthusiasm spikes during the training session because she knows that at the end of it she's going to fill her belly!

[@barbaraburkhardt2448]

I have a six month old. I figured our she is a heeler/ golden retriever mix/ abandon. A pair walks by my house every day. She has been herding the broom from 6 weeks, body slams, puts in 9 - 12 laps around my car every time we go outside. She has gamed commands except for sit and now stay, since the first week at 6 weeks. Basically listens calculates the treat value and runs off. I finally got a treat that is irresistable and she has stopped gaming coming inside after stratching at the door. I am trying the come command per your directions in the video. That was the first gaming fail. 4 months ago. Correcting the bully/ body slam with the walking toward her rather than correcting after the slam. Works.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

I am glad to hear that things are going well!!! Have fun training and reach out with questions any time!

[@Kristen10-22]

I completely understand what your saying Mine is playing the game Time for a long lead lol

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

The long line will help a lot Kristen! Reach out with questions any time!

[@Kristen10-22]

@@SuburbanK9DogTraining long line purchased today. Thank you kindly I sure will. Goose’s trainer is on vaca this week. He is making big strides nonetheless 💕

[@TossTurner]

I love the clouds in the sky. I am nearly hypnotized. Also the shadows the clouds made. What a wonderfull weather! My german roots are touched. This is how a perfect summer looks like for a northern guy like me as an northern german. Temperature around 24 to 27 Celsius and a slight wind. That is how we love it. I am sorry that i missed the lesson. But the clouds... love em.

[@Delain81]

man, you were in jail or somethin? i mean i get it, clouds are cool and all that, but cmon man..

[@TossTurner]

@@Delain81 I am sorry that i missed the lesson.💥💫💦🙏

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

This was shot in Middle Tennessee on a beautiful fall day. I love the clouds in the sky too!

[@bluewater454]

Sounds like someone needs a mental leash. Come! Focus on video! Good boy!

[@1_viewer]

I am so glad to have come across this! I have a wonderful terrier who will not come to me and now I will try this method and work with her!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

I’m glad it was helpful! Let us know if you have any questions after you get started!

[@brianleston]

What a lovely dog.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Thanks Brian! He is a good pup!

[@ruffgook]

great video. i have a bc pup of 14 months. offleash he would chase horses, kids on skateboard you name it hence he is rarely offleash. will your method also work for dogs with strong herding instinct?

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

For sure! One of my dogs is a Cattle Dog and he was trained in this method. I used praise instead of treats though. Here is a video showing him in training outside. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5mmf4yHobuYgqc Here is another video I think would be great for your Border Collie. It shows how we train inside during bad weather to work a dogs brain. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqfEY5KHm8Rki6s I would also consider doing e collar work with your pup. When done right it is fun and they really enjoy it! Here is a video showing me starting the process with a fresh dog who has never worn an e collar. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6nRc4BqbNibjKM

[@ruffgook]

@@SuburbanK9DogTraining thanks for all that i've watched the videos and followed exactly as per the videos. he does really well out in the fields with minimal distractions. unfortunately where i live ecollars aren't allowed only anti bark vibration collars. how would you deal with sudden fixations to chase moving motor cycles or horses and such? I don't put him in situation like that but it's something I could see happening. should i stop playing fetch with my dog?

[@ruffgook]

to add, he will get neutered coming months.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

​@@ruffgook I would do a lot of long line training where you set up the situations and proof the word "no" by stopping the dog each time he practices the dangerous or unallowed behaviors. I would go and search out those situations as often as you possibly can. Here is a link to a video we just released with a young Border Collie puppy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKTYm4OllLV1ptU In the video we discuss proofing the word no and show some corrections when the dog chooses not to listen. Let us know what other questions come up!

[@carolchristiansen635]

Everything you said is correct. It works on children too. You don’t have to beat someone or hurt them to get the right reaction, but you do have to mark it. We marked good behavior, as well as bad behavior or unwanted behavior.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Absolutely Carol! Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment!

[@michelleborchardt199]

I have a Beagle that has only been trained with reward markers (clicker or “Yes”) for looking in my direction, then treated when he arrives. Started in quiet small room, repeated in larger spaces, with distractions. No corrections were necessary. If you pattern a positive interaction whenever the dog comes to you, you can eventually start rewarding only for the FASTEST responses. If you don’t give your dog a worthy reward for coming, or it leads to a negative consequence when they come (such as a nail trim/bath/reprimand) you get a dog who is conflicted since they’re unsure of what may happen. My neighbor’s dogs encourage my dog to bark at the fence. Even if he’s in full bark mode, he’s happily run into the house if I call him.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

I’m glad your dog is doing well! We have trainers around the country and see hundreds of dogs each year that have spent a long amount of time doing positive only training. They come to us because the dogs learn the commands and listen in some situations, but can’t be trusted off leash in new situations. If your dog can be trusted off leash at the park that is awesome! Unfortunately many dogs need a consequence for disobeying when the distraction is more exciting than the reward. If there isn’t a consequence many dogs become a danger to themselves by running off.

[@mdw908]

@@SuburbanK9DogTraining You're insinuating that R+ training is the cause for their dogs to not listen in certain situations. An important concept in ALL types of training is the "3 Ds": distance, distraction and duration. A cue/command must be trained using all three of those Ds and the dog has to be "proofed" to the point that it can still respond to the cue when ALL three of those concepts are in play. The dog has to be trained well enough (and he CAN be with R+ only) that he will come from a distance even with distractions. YOU have to be more exciting than the distraction--and if you're going to scold me when coming to you when called then guess what? I'm going to avoid you. I'm not totally against corrections but they must be used judiciously. If you have a dog that is consistently running off, then that dog is not ready to be off leash in an open area and YOU are putting that dog in danger, as well as other people/dogs.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

@@mdw908 It sounds like we in agreement on many things! We explain the three Ds to clients every day and believe in spending a lot of time in the proofing phase. I also agree that if your dog runs off consistently they should not be off leash in public. That is why we like to show people how to use a long line. The part we are not the biggest fans of is having to be more exciting than a distraction. I have seen way too many dogs over the years that could not be trusted off leash because they find distractions more exciting than their owners. Those dogs will need a correction of some sort to convince them to listen in very exciting situations. Overall, we consider off leash training to be the greatest gift anyone can give their dog and just want people to spend time thinking about the process and then working hard with their dogs!

[@reginacarmenbanda9131]

Why in the world would you make regular hygiene practices a negative experience? It just stresses out you and your dog.

[@michelleborchardt199]

@@SuburbanK9DogTraining I think the problem between the positive and balanced community is we’re looking for two different things. Positive people are concerned about how their dog feels throughout the process, safety of the dog, public safety, and realistic expectations. They can have their dog off leash and responsive, but they pick which situations based on their dog’s skill. Balanced trainers work with clients who want complete control of the dog regardless of the situation. The issue is have with this is you don’t know what’s going through your dog’s mind. I work in veterinary behavior, where we see dogs that were “blowing off their owner” so the stim level was increased to get compliance. The dog then associated the correction NOT WITH THE BEHAVIOR, but with something going on when the stim happened. I had one that became afraid of grass, another that would not go outside in the area where it occurred, others who generalized to being anxious anytime they were on a walk. This will not happen to every dog, but it is a possibility that many owners are unaware of.

[@StrongSensitivePerson]

I love the way you explain things! You made the methods you discussed seem more intuitive. Very cool video. ✌️💚🐕🐕

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Thanks for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful comment! Reach out with questions any time!

[@vicbarnes1084]

Great stuff. I'm now a regular watcher.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Glad to have you here Vic! Thanks for watching!

[@deeflorindo781]

Thank you I just rescued a great Pryneese she's 4mths old n I needed this to get her and I on the same page to train her. I'm going to use free after her commands too.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Congrats on the new pup Dee! Let us know if you have any questions once you get started. Also, here is a newer video we did on come that shows the correction process in more detail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inmZi4JmgbtqfcU

[@Two_Buck]

Excellent video. Great technique.

[@stephenburns1315]

You legend you just fixed our problem my friend, now up to me and my beautiful dog , Cheers my friend Steve ...... Australia

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

I'm glad to hear that you found the video Stephen! Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment and feel free to reach out any time!

[@JessicaTritthardt]

This makes complete sense to me. Thanks for the tips!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DougHinVA]

he is a pro trainer and methodical.... he is not making up nonsense as owners tend to do...

[@taf__7]

Youre actually teaching 🎉

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

I hope it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment!

[@RobUittenbogaard]

A good presentation with a good explenation. My dog ( German Shepperd ) I bought because his owner did not threet him nice and the dog learned nothing from the outside like streets, woods, bikes, cars, other people, dogs, cats, ect. I start with training him on a quite parkingplace and walk in the woods. The barking is a little less but it takes time to learn a dog on the age of 2 years old how the world is. Pulling when walking is much more less and I can throw a ball already and than he comes back to me. When other people or dogs are there it is a nightmare and that happens in the car too. He likes to learn a lot but he always see things like playing. I be patience and go on training and this video helps a lot. THANKS for that.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

It sounds you are working hard with your Shepherd. He is lucky to have you! Keep up the hard work and reach out anytime with questions!

[@KB-eg9kg]

Great video Dog training videos with a well trained dogs proves your good but showing a dog in process would demonstrate the proper corrections.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

That is a good point! It is on our list to get a video during the process but we keep pushing it off. Very often when I get to a session with a client I just dive right in and focus on helping them right away and then schedule a filming day when I have a day off. I need to bring a camera person to a session and get some live action. Is there anything in particular you would like to see?

[@jimcapps5330]

Yes, a six-month-old Husky puppy would be ideal.

[@coreybrown6739]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@shivaunecotter2044]

This is wonderful, thank you so much for sharing. Quick question - do you give your dog a treat after the correction (after you have said 'no, come, come, sit')?

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Great question! We only give a reward (pet them, treat etc.) if they listen well on the first try. That is why we start teaching at a low difficulty level and make it as easy as possible on the dog at first.

[@AmericanMadeAdventures]

"Here" works best for my dog. It's also a lot better than yelling "come" in public.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

I can understand that for sure! "Here" is a great command.

[@user_angelmum]

I prefer "here" as well . So many people use come . I also use "follow"

[@cabreradw10]

I use Here as well and she has to actually touch my hand with her nose to get the treat

[@JosiahTrelawny-z7e]

I used "here" as well, it's quick & easy to emphasize verbally & it's always been great to use for all of my dogs. "This way" is another phrase I use all the time when my dogs are off lead, that phrase means I'm changing direction so they all turn & run back as fast as possible. 🎉

[@cheesybeast1721]

I use both. “Come here”

[@justanamerican9024]

Thank you. You pointed out that dogs are persons. Anything with a person-ality, is a person, not just humans. Just like with us, they will break the rules when it is an option on the table. Also, having a properly trained dog is a lot of work!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Agreed! Having a well trained dog is a lot of work! It is definitely worth it though! We spend a lot of time with clients helping them understand their dog’s personality and figuring out why their dog doesn’t listen. Like you said, lots of different personalities out there!

[@happyappy19931]

Dogs are not humans.

[@justanamerican9024]

@@happyappy19931 Huh.

[@happyappy19931]

@@justanamerican9024 Do I really need to explain this? Human definition: a human being, especially a person as distinguished from an animal.

[@Jasonlords]

Your analogies are so perfect.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Glad you liked the video Jason! Thanks for watching!

[@smadden911]

I just found your channel on my feed. Very good info and explanations. We don't have trainers close by so you help! Thanks.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

I’m glad the video was helpful! Let us know if there are any specific videos you would like to see. We are always open to ideas and suggestions!

[@sparkle9482]

This is a big HELP❤🙏

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Glad it is helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@BarkleyGina]

This video is great! Just like the title says your dog doesn’t come ALL the time. There is no need for them to show videos of that dog running away and not listening. You are shown the proper technique which should be what owners with dogs that don’t listen need. Seems pretty simple why they used that dog!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment!

[@lisaconnor9655]

He was looking to see who you were talking to 😂

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

😁

[@angiebirt6977]

Thank you so much. When you explained things like that it makes it clear.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@hollywengerski6119]

The wife in short shorts analogy LOL so curious if you came up with that on the fly. On a more serious note, love this video! Consistent corrections are key! I often find myself getting lazy and repeating with no consequence, and my dog for sure takes advantage of that!!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

That analogy was off the cuff. Luckily she isn't involved in editing because she would have made me cut it 😂

[@janetta5827]

​@SuburbanK9DogTraining She'd be right, you should have cut it. It's sexist and off putting. Do better.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

@@janetta5827Hmmm. My wife and I have been married for 17 years and I love her as much as the day I met her and find her to be the most beautiful woman in the world. It may be a dumb joke, but it is certainly not sexist to be physically attracted to your spouse.

[@Bornmong]

​@@janetta5827 another feminist triggered

[@saltynameredacted9117]

​@@janetta5827touch grass

[@912kris]

Thank for making this easy and not over explaining!!!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

I am glad it was helpful to you! Reach out anytime if you have questions!

[@crimson25543]

My cat listens to my "come" command and actually does it 97% of the time. She gets praise for it, always. Ironically, my beloved golden (RIP) wasn't as consistent with "come" as my cat is. Go figure.

[@nopenope9945]

People think negativity is bad in dog training? "NO, BAD!" They don't speak English you could say Blurp, Gack! They don't care. There is no positivity or negativity in animals, they just are. Try that with animals that can kill you and you'll end up hurt. If I get kicked at by a horse you better believe that won't happen again for a while. I'll be less gentle doing my chore of grooming and shoding. I will get the job done and leave. Horse gets a small alphalpha hay well after I am done and packed up and leaving. Horse learned that I can groom him or WE can work together. Horse gets oats when I come and and a little hay during breaks between feet.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Working with horses is a tough job! Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment and stay safe out there!

[@watchmanonthewall14]

Not good enough. I want to see the trainer teach a dog that has NEVER been trained to come and to not run away. This dog is already trained, and it looks easy.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Sorry our free video wasn't "good enough" for you. Have fun training your dog!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

When someone comments in a rude fashion I could care less if they subscribe or come back. Our goal is not to grow into a giant channel or make lots of money. We make videos for fun and to help people. Saying the video is not good enough and saying "I want......" is not a polite way to act. If someone gives feedback and suggestions in a constructive fashion that is a different story.

[@emotionlord5686]

@@SuburbanK9DogTraining thanks for the free video, sorry some of us are still spoon fed and unappreciative

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

@@emotionlord5686 Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment! We enjoy running this channel and love getting training information out there. Just as an FYI, we just released a new come video based upon some of the comments in this video. It is with a dog who is newer to the process and shows the corrections in real time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inmZi4JmgbtqfcU Have a great day!

[@MrAviator2006]

You are demanding free content that suits you? LMAO

[@Christian-jx3nx]

Good video. Come here! No! is the best command also wait! and walk!I used praise instead of treats. Consistency

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Training with praise instead of treats is great if it works for you and your dog! I prefer praise training but it is much harder to motivate with voice alone and many people struggle with it. It is on my list to create a video showing how to motivate with only praise! Thanks for the comment!

[@BetPondue]

​@SuburbanK9DogTraining I owned a Pointer that was not food motivated at all, he did enjoy a game of tuggy, so I carried a rag rope. Unfortunately, this wouldn't be of interest if he scented prey. The 'NO' in a sharp tone eventually worked. Proud moment when he stopped at full gallop as he scented a pheasant in a sheep field. He was my most difficult dog to train, needed lots of repetition and patience. He taught me a lot. Thanks Archer, I miss you.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

@@BetPondue Sounds like you worked hard and eventually got through to Archer. Great work!

[@WillowTitov]

If your dog doesn't come home, maybe they found a better home?

[@LiveloveDogTraining]

lol

[@Unloved_truly]

Cold blooded

[@lennisemann2002]

Sometimes they love the game of chase lol my shepherd/husky mix definitely used to love that game until I did more engagement training with her! Definitely doesn't mean they found a better home then yours! You need to find what works for your dog! Sometimes your dog doesn't care about treats when there are other distractions!

[@TheyCallMeMud]

Some of the best dogs I've had chose me

[@TheyCallMeMud]

My dogs listened very well until I gave my wife control when she gets home from work. Now they listen until she gets home from work then they don't listen to shit & I have to use a tone to get them to listen to me. Let's just say I'll never make that mistake again.

[@sweetlorraine6982]

Don’t know which part of the world you live but your parks are beautiful and oh so quite.😊

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

This was filmed in Tennessee right outside of Nashville. It is a beautiful area, thanks for watching!

[@2wheeldom11]

Amazing advice, my pup has step 1 down but when hes in the yard he doesnt listen and thats because i dont enforce it every singe time. Definitely will start doing that now.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

The long line could be a great tool for you! You can buy one or make one easily with materials from Home Depot. Just buy a small clip and tie a length of thin rope to it and you are good to go!

[@floatysarah]

This is soo helpful. I can not get clear between the 2nd & 3rd version- could someone expand? Also, how you go from long leash to off lead? I'd love to understand as my dog gets distracted & is not interested in food of any kind thst Iver tried, in those scenarios! Thanks

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

We advance to off leash once the dog is 100% on the long line. If you don't fully trust your pup I would consider e collar training. Here is a video showing how to acclimate a dog to the vibration on an e collar. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6nRc4BqbNibjKM We use treats during the first e collar vibration session to help the dog understand that the vibration is a good thing and not a punishment. If your dog doesn't care about treats much just use a lot of praise. We phase the treats out very quickly so if you don't use them at all it is fine.

[@peterzall3949]

Point No 1 & 2 Great! But No 3 Not clear to me how to act when "they think it is a game"! How to catch them? How to correct them? Can you help clarify please?

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Great question! We generally use a long line as our mechanism for stopping them from running. Here is a video we did where you get to see a couple of corrections. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inmZi4JmgbtqfcU Let us know what questions you have after watching it!

[@TimRHillard]

I had a beagle as a kid, great dog. But man, he'd decide to go 'on a run', and well, he would just be gone for days at a time (1970's for u snowflakes. Things were different then. And better). He would come home dirty, tired , smelly, but oh so happy😋. I'd wash him and feed him, and he would look at me like he had some real stories to tell. He lived like 18 years. He had long since stopped doing that in the older age. One winter day, He went out back, walked the fence line one last, slow time. Laid down under the big tree and passed away. Damn good dog.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

It is a shame that dogs can't run free anymore. I was in Costa Rica last year and noticed that all the dogs ran free, had plenty of exercise and none of them seemed to be aggressive. I quizzed so many locals on the dogs' behavior and they seemed surprised about the idea that loose dogs would be aggressive to strangers.

[@playablecharacter3871]

Im so thankful for all the tools that exist online now. I feel so bad for the lack of training my childhood dogs got, and my parents' dogs too :/ and when I find out how easy training is, and how cheap a lot of medications are, like worm pills, I feel so sad and angry at owners I've known, including my own family :/

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

KZbin training videos are definitely helping a lot of people and a lot of dogs! It is great to be able to deliver free training advice to people anywhere in the world!

[@kunedoman]

Great video, will give your advise a try!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Awesome! Feel free to reach out with questions any time!

[@Whatif623]

My dog looks around to see why I'm calling him and to see if there's anything better to do.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

😂😂😂

[@NewChapterVintage]

Mine too! We tried this when she was young, but we never got the “don’t run away” part. It all went to bits. 🙄

[@saphone9758]

Keep it brief and to the point

[@garywanner7860]

Thank you, now I get it. I think my Belgian shepherd invented the “game”. Most annoying and frustrating thing ever!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Hey Gary! I'm glad the video was helpful! How old is your dog?

[@garywanner7860]

@@SuburbanK9DogTraining she’s 11 months old, smart and full of energy. I spent a half hour trying to catch her last week, and I swore never again. I ordered an E collar from Sportdog, and am researching how to properly integrate it into her training.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

I think an e collar is a great choice for her! I like to start with acclimating the dog to the vibration and introducing it as a positive. A lot of people think of e collars as a punishment tool, but when used well they are meant to be a communication tool. We use lots of praise and treats if needed when starting the vibration to ensure they know it isn't scary and isn't meant to be punishment. Believe it or not a lot of dogs are scared when they first feel the vibration because it is so different than anything else they have experienced. Here is a video showing exactly how to do it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6nRc4BqbNibjKM Once they are acclimated to the vibration we will phase in the stim function as a correction if needed. We often acclimate the dog to the stim function on the walk by pairing it with the heel command. Let us know if you have any questions as you dig into everything!

[@garywanner7860]

@@SuburbanK9DogTraining Great feedback, thanks again!

[@jilllightle553]

I wish I had seen this video sooner. It is exactly the running away from me even though he knew the come command. He ran into the road and was hit and killed. I feel so guilty. I am trying to learn everything I can to keep that mistake from ever happening to me again. He traveled with us on vacation and was great, but it only took one time of him not coming back when I called that changed my life forever and cost him his life. I hope this helps others.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

I am so sorry to hear that Jill. Don’t be too hard on yourself though. It sounds like your dog was well loved and had a great life. Unfortunately this happens all the time which is why our company puts such an emphasis on off leash training. Thanks for watching and sharing such a painful story for others to learn from.

[@sugarbear1965]

I’m so sorry

[@nmartin5551]

So sorry for your loss. I live in fear of this with my dog. So never off lead or out of the fence. Except when he manages to get out.

[@thedannywow]

We've a beagle mix (rescue from Tennessee) that is such an awesome dog, but she just does not do recall. She's only a year and half old and is pretty much trained up on everything, except following a recall command! This video is great, but she is not in any way treat motivated, she has a high chase play instinct (we learnt long ago not to chase her, but to wait patiently and positively reinforce when she does come), isn't hugely affectionate so petting doesn't reward her that much I feel, so when it comes to being outside, recall is a serious problem. Inside, she does fetch brilliantly. Outside she'll chase a ball, but then leaves it where it is. When she has escaped the house, she's gone for 2-3 hour sprees and it takes the whole street to catch her. Wanted to see what your thinking was! This video is great, but we've tried a lot of this and starting to think an e-collar is the only way to go at this stage...

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

An e collar can be a great option! When it is done properly it is not stressful for the dog and is a fun process. Here are two videos that will show you everything you need to know about how to train your dog on one. The first video shows how to acclimate to vibration. The vibration is meant to be a good thing (we pair it with "come"). That being said, many dogs are nervous when they first feel the vibration. We generally use food during this process just to make sure the dog knows the vibration is a good thing. In the second video we show how to acclimate to the stim function. This is meant to be a correction for when the dog messes up. We don't use any treats in this video and rarely use them for this part of the process. Reach out with any questions after you check these out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6nRc4BqbNibjKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH_XYZtsnc53h9E

[@ahkautz]

What a great lesson. Thanks for this.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Our pleasure! Reach out any time with questions!

[@CallMyDoula]

At what age should I start training my 2 Pyratolians? They are 10 weeks old.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Hi Lynette! The first thing I would think about with 10 week old pups is preventing littermate syndrome. The next 16 weeks (their critical socialization period) are crucial. Here is a video on that topic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGXSnGlvmMmId5I The next thing I would focus on is loose leash walking. This is a great baseline for the rest of your training. Here is a video showing the first session with a young pup. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqquiaiFasR7eNE You could certainly work on come at this point as well, but I would focus on the things in these two videos first. Let us know what questions you have after watching the videos!

[@JaniceShuey-h4f]

Thank you! I will start on this today

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Absolutely! Feel free to reach out with any questions once you get started!

[@davidmancini2198]

How long of a "long line" do you use? Are they all standard lengths? Is 5 months too young to start doing leash corrections like that?

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Great question David! Five months is not too young. Here is a newer video we did with a young pup on a long line. He is trained without treats and you get to see some corrections in the video because he is newer to the process. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inmZi4JmgbtqfcU Regarding the length of the long line, I generally recommend the ling being at least 1.5 times the distance you plan on letting your dog get from you. This allows enough wiggle room that if they run away you should still have enough line to stop them. 50-100 feet is what most of our clients use when starting in a true off leash setting with no fences. Let us know what questions you have!

[@Susiesharp54]

Very helpful information & great presentation! Thank you. 😊

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Glad it was helpful Susie! Have fun training your dog!!!

[@monk357]

Do you still give the treat after the correction and sit?

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Great question! We do not give a treat if we have to correct for the command. Here is a link to a more recent video we did that shows the correction process in more detail. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inmZi4JmgbtqfcU Let us know if you have any question after watching it!

[@evangelospatakas7716]

Thank you for your help. Can i ask something , what happens when the dog is not on the leash after the training, I mean , is there a possibility that the dog realizes "hey , there is no leash for him to pull so i can ignore him now that i am free". Or it doesnt work that way in dogs mind. Again thank you for you great videos

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Great question! We chose it as a featured question on our podcast. We shot it this morning and that episode comes out later next week. There is a possibility that can happen, but if you do enough training with the line on they start to forget it is there and start to act "natural". Also, you can do some follow up training in a large fenced in area without the line to make sure they do well without it. For more info definitely check out the podcast on Spotify or Apple.

[@StefiRick]

Thank you for the video! I need to work on my dogs listening when there are squirrels around. They are perfect when there are no distractions.... I get distracted the same as you.. ha!

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

We love training around distractions and proactively seeking out times to train around them. Unfortunately the squirrels are never around when you want them to be! 😂

[@TonyBurke100]

My female Jack Russel was rescued from the streets of Sydney's Kings Cross and I have no idea of her background but a neighbour saw that I was grieving for my 17 year old Maltese X who had died from old age..We were both a mess and hit it off immediately. Her loyalty and obedience was unbelievable and she comes every time I call her with no training from me at all. She may wander off after chasing a rat a long way away where my voice just doesn't carry that far so a toot from a $2 horn gets her running back to my arms.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Sounds like you found your soul dog Tony!!!

[@sacred406]

Thank you. Simply correction that makes sense to (me and) the dog.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Glad it was helpful! Let us know if you have any questions.

[@EuleChaotic]

Thanks for the video, we will try this with our dog. We thought he had a good recall until there were people (he loooooves meeting people) and once a big bird. He just totally ignored us and ran to greet them (or eat them in case of the bird😅). I was so ashamed. Thankfully they were nice and liked dogs. Don't wanna imagine if he does this to someone who might be scared of dogs or something. Anyway, he is back on his long leash now and training starts anew.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

There is definitely no shame in your dog making mistakes! Dogs love to eat birds😂😂😂 I love to hear that you are working hard to address it so your dog can enjoy a fun life of running off leash. Reach out with questions any time!

[@marksheen4873]

Thanks for talking about what to do when they don’t listen lol. So many videos are an already trained dog and just what to do not what to do when they say nah

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Hey Mark! We just released a new video on come and it is with a dog earlier in the training process who makes quite a few mistakes. Check it out and let us know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/inmZi4JmgbtqfcU

[@SoYouAreB]

It is a good dog. Can you please show us with a pretty bad one who is not listening at all?

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Yes! That is on our to do list for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@sinmaan7568]

Do you have recommendations for a barking dog? He used to be good and only sometimes bark at other dogs. Now, as he gets older he barks at everything that passes in front of our house. He is a 7 year old english sheeper/doodle.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

Is your pup good at the heel command? If so, we use heel as a calming technique in the house when a distraction occurs. We have someone pass the house, heel the dog until calm and then drop the leash once they are doing well. We then repeat the process until a leash is no longer needed. This may sound like a lot of work but it actually goes very quickly. I hope this helps and pleased feel free to reach out with any questions!

[@lucyjinks4073]

My trainer taught me this Tasha good dog Brighton uk. I we to her from 6 months old till just under 2. He recalls to me every single time no matter what he is doing he bounds over to me and sits and waits and looks at my full attention.

[@lucyjinks4073]

We still use long line in countryside incase we suddenly see sheep lol

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

That is great hear! Sounds like you had a great trainer!

[@belleray2]

Good job. That dogs excellent.

[@SuburbanK9DogTraining]

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