Train dogs to come inside when called

Training dogs to come inside when called not only ensures their safety and avoids accidents, but also deepens the emotional connection between people and pets, allowing dogs to better integrate into family life.

Different dog breeds have different personalities. Before training, it is crucial to understand the breed characteristics of dogs. Border Collies are smart and agile, but energetic, so they need to be given enough exercise and stimulation during training; Pomeranians are lively and clingy, and pay more attention to their owners, which can be fully utilized during training. Familiarity with the personality characteristics of dogs can make training more targeted and achieve twice the result with half the effort. ​

Before formal training, choose a suitable time. After meals or exercise, dogs are relatively relaxed and can concentrate more on training. In addition, the training venue is also crucial. In the early stage, choose a relatively closed environment with less interference, such as your own backyard or indoor space, to avoid external factors distracting the dog's attention. Prepare some snacks and toys that dogs like as rewards during training to stimulate their enthusiasm. ​

At the beginning of training, we adopt a step-by-step approach. First, take the dog to the door of the house, open the door, and give the command "come in the house", while gently guiding the dog's body to move into the house. Once the dog steps into the house, immediately give it a snack reward, and enthusiastically stroke and praise it, such as "good boy, you did a great job." By repeating this action repeatedly, let the dog establish the connection between the "come in the house" command and the reward. ​

As the training deepens, gradually increase the difficulty. Take the dog to a place slightly away from the door and give the "come in the house" command again. At this time, the dog may hesitate because of playfulness. We can attract its attention by waving the snacks in our hands and encourage it to run into the house. When the dog successfully enters the house, give more abundant rewards, such as playing with its favorite toys for a while, to reinforce its correct behavior. ​

During the training process, the cooperation of family members is indispensable. All members should use the same command and tone to avoid confusing the dog. For example, if the father uses "come in" and the mother uses "go home", the dog may not understand which command to execute. In addition, create a warm and positive training atmosphere so that the dog can learn in a happy mood.​

Training is not always smooth sailing, and it is inevitable to encounter various challenges. Sometimes dogs may be too curious about the outside world and ignore the instructions. At this time, we can increase the volume appropriately to attract its attention, but avoid shouting loudly to avoid making the dog fearful. If the dog shows resistance during training, it may be that the training time is too long or the intensity is too high. The training should be suspended in time to give the dog enough rest time and continue after it recovers its energy and enthusiasm. ​

When the dog can quickly enter the house when it hears the call after a period of training, we will see confidence and dependence on us in their eyes. This trust and dependence is a deep emotional bond established during the training process. Dogs use their innocence and loyalty to accompany us through every ordinary or extraordinary day; we use patience and love to guide them to grow and create a safe and warm home for them. ​

Training dogs to enter the house when they hear the call is a journey full of challenges and joy. Every successful training is a milestone in the growth of dogs and a witness to the warming of emotions between us and dogs. Let us cherish every moment with dogs, and use scientific methods and endless love to accompany them through a healthy and happy life. In the years to come, as long as we call, dogs will run to us without hesitation and give us the warmest company.