7. Come
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“Come” is an essential recall command that every dog should know. This word signals them to return to their owner, whether indoors or outdoors. When properly trained, a dog will associate “come” with positive reinforcement, making it a life-saving command in certain situations.
Practicing “come” in different environments with increasing distractions strengthens a dog’s reliability in responding. Using an upbeat tone and rewarding them every time they obey helps ensure they associate the command with something positive.
Now for four words that your dog probably won’t understand.