It will be to your benefit to start using this
command when your puppy is 7 weeks old. The earlier you start letting
him know that when you say "come" and he does, life will be
great. Always encourage your puppy to come with enthusiastic praise and
lots of encouragement. Keep in mind that no two dogs or puppies are
alike so you will have to adjust your training methods according to the
individual. Which means what might have worked to motivate one dog may
not work on another. Use your imagination, food treats or toys. Try to
avoid calling him in a threatening tone. He may associate this with
being scolded.
TRAINING TIP
If you are scolding your dog for not coming the
first time he has been called, he may be associating your impatience
with you losing your temper, which means coming to you is the last thing
on his mind. If he begins to ignore you and act as if he does not hear
you, attach a long leash to him so you have a way to reel him into you
after you give him one command to "come," this way you are not
repeating the command and your dog will learn to come when he is called
(because he has no choice). Be enthusiastic!
Reprinted with permission by the Ralston Purina
Company
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