HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DOG TO COME WHEN CALLED
	As with any sort of training, start your dog off slowly when teaching him to come, then gradually increase your expectations. STEP ONE Begin in the house, with you and your dog in the same room. STEP TWO Have some treats on hand. Facing your dog, back up a few steps. STEP THREE Call the dog by name, followed by the simple command "Come" (For example "Spike, come") STEP FOUR Reward your dog with a treat after he approaches you. STEP FIVE Slowly increase your expectations for your pup by calling him from another room. STEP SIX Gradually move into the backyard, front yard on a long leash and so on. STEP SEVEN Praise and encourage your dog as he comes to you. STEP EIGHT Remember to say "good" right when the dog exhibits the behavior you want. Set your dog up for success: Only call when you kow he's likely to come. Otherwise, you'll be teaching him not to come. Adopt a casual, relaxed attitude and practice with your dog throughout the day. If the treat isn't enough to entice your dog to come, put a leash on him and face him, leash in hand (leave some slack in the leash). Give the command "come" and then give the leash a gentle tug. Reward your dog when he comes.