Use an enthusiastic word like "woo" or "woo-hoo" instead of "come" when calling your dog, and pair it instantly with a high-value treat or toy. The key is animated delivery and keeping it fun so your dog stays motivated to respond.
Chapters
Have you ever tried to call your dog, they haven't listened, and then you've gotten a wrapper of something and then they come running? I've done no training around that! Why are they coming to that? It's because that, that sound equals good stuff. The noise you made, the word "come," that means "do a job for me." So we're going to make this word now just equal good stuff. You're going to say the word "woo," say the word "woo-hoo," Say the word "Woohoo!" And you see how I'm moving? I'm animated. I'm engaging. The word is just free instant food. And by the way, this food can be replaced with a toy. It's instant, it's quick, it's fun. Number one rule: don't be boring.