People have trouble teaching their dog to come (also called teaching their dog recall) for a number of reasons. In case you are wondering how to teach your dog NOT to come when called (remember, that your dog is always learning based on what will get him the highest value consequence), here are some pointers.
Talking In Dog Training
I was observing a client the other day showing me how she asks her dog to come. “Fido (not his real name), Fido, Fido,” she shouted as her dog looked the other direction, sniffed something on the ground, and then decided to return to her.
Another time I was watching a man demonstrate loose leash walking with his dog, and every step of the way from point A to point B, the man was looking down at his dog saying, “good Fido, good Fido, good Fido.”