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3 Tips To Getting Your Great Dane To Come When Called

| December 12, 2016

One of the most frustrating things on Earth is a Great Dane that won’t come when called. As puppies, they follow us around and a solid “come” cue seems like the easiest thing in the world to teach. But as they get older, suddenly everything else is more interesting than you and your Dane is less inclined to listen to you when you call. And, sometimes, things we accidentally do as owners actually ruin the cue. If you are having trouble, try these 3 secrets to getting your Great Dane to come when called.

Image Source: EMR Via Flickr
Image Source: EMR Via Flickr

#1 – Don’t Call Your Dane For Something He Hates

Dogs learn by association. For example they counter surf one time, get a piece of steak and then associate counter surfing with food and continue to do it. So if you call your Great Dane to you every time you need to do something he hates, such as a bath or nail trim, he will associate coming when called with negative things and not want to come to you. To not ruin your “come” cue, it’s better to go get your dog in these instances. And never call your dog to you if you’re going to punish him.

#2 – Get Low & Act Excited

The more fun you look, the more likely your Dane is going to want to come to where the party is! So if he doesn’t immediately come running after you have said your cue, try crouching down with arms open and a relaxed, happy face. Most dogs will be much more likely to come to a person in this position than one who is standing up straight in a “serious” posture.

#3 – Run Away

Most Great Danes love a good chase game, but you never want to chase your dog if she won’t come to you. However, having her chase you can be a great way to get your Dane to come running. Say your “come” cue and then turn and run off a bit, so she chases to catch up. When she does, lots of praise and rewards for coming will help you get a fast recall in no time.

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