Watch Out For Small Signals
When training your dog to make phone calls, it is important to watch out for the slightest signal that may indicate awareness of you. If you call her and she looks back but is still interested in everything she’s learning, it should be a sign that she knows you, but she’s not sure whether to call.
If that happens, take advantage of this moment! Do your best to make sure they support that thinking and you will eventually conclude that it is better to come back to you than to stay where you are.
Distance Adjustment
If your dog comes up to you and then suddenly decides to go somewhere in the middle, you will need to adjust the distance between you and the place where your dog is currently busy.
This increases your chances of success and allows your dog to approach you without being distracted by other distractions, as it only takes a few steps to get from point A (object of interest) to point B (you). Don’t forget to reward it generously!
Surprise Call
An important aspect of training your dog to come to you is the ability to call your dog when he least expects it. This is very helpful in security situations. The practice calls for it when you turn around or at random times outside of your usual routine.
You can even practice it while outside your normal position (such as lying on the floor). This may confuse the dog at first because he has never seen you in such a position, but it will also allow him to learn the general concepts to come on when called upon instead of just being familiar with training protocols.
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