SOUNDS MUST NEVER BE REPEATED FROM THE SAME POSITION TWICE IN



SUCCESSION!

In this instance you will repeat the command phrase, your (4th request) (toss can now) "dogsname COME good boy"
and toss your can beyond (not at, but beyond) your dog, so as to cause the can to strike the ground exactly on time with the "key" or "cue" word.
This requires just a little bit of skill, because the can must be ejected several moments prior to repeating the command phrase, (because of the distance), so as to strike the ground exactly at the same time as our "key" or "cue" word, and the entire sequence must occur as quickly as possible.

Yes, I agree, things sounded simple enough until all of this first and third without sound, and second and fourth with sound stuff. Relax, we'll try this again, in "real time", and then you may try to practice on your own for a few minutes.
Let's run through the command sequence as if you're dog were not cooperating. We'll use UPPER CASE to denote command accompanied with sound. Try reading aloud, (not in the presence of dogs) and actually using the cans.
Set a target about 10 feet away to practice your throw on the fourth command.

Start now: take a deep breath, hold it, read aloud: "dogsnamecomegoodboy"- (next create sound on COME) "dogsnameCOMEgoodboy"-
(repeat quickly)"dogs name come good boy"-(toss can now) "dogs name COME good boy". Breath!

See?
It's easier than it sounded the first time. Try this until you've got the timing down so the "key" or "cue" words and sounds are in sync. If any response occurs, instant, spontaneous, constant praise, must follow, until your dog is close enough to pat. Remember, even begging and pleading are O.K., as long as you do not move toward him and you do and repeat the command.

Repeating commands will cause the dog to cause you to continue repeating commands.
But are we not repeating the command in the exercise?
Yes, we do repeat the command, but never without punctuating the command on its first repetition, which will fix that command into the reflex system. As soon as the conditioned reflex is installed, the command may not be ever needed more than once. That's it!
And it happens that fast!
Over some period of time the conditioning may deteriorate for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, calling your dog in a more casual manner might deteriorate the conditioning.
Not following through with enforcing, or not properly reinforcing correct performance of the command could deteriorate the conditioned reflex. The most common reason would likely be repeating commands.

Dogs thrive on the extra attention, and will keep you entertained for countless hours, or for as long as you will repeat commands. Once any command is issued, it must be completed. We have a system that will guide your dog correct performance, or provide you with a strategic withdrawal.
You are the one in charge, so therefore, you may change your mind, as you so desire.

We'll show you how to insure that you come out looking smarter than your dog. The first time your dog fails to respond properly to the "recall" or "come " command, regard that as a major behavior problem.
Make the effort to correctly reinforce the command during the Family Pack Leadership Exercise.
Of course, in our last example here, the plan was to perform the command sequence as quickly as possible, with no pauses, just as though you're dog were not responding and you were correctly operating the sounds. Well, let's continue, and presume that our dog did not respond after the fourth request. At this point, your job is to turn and walk determinedly away, without looking back speaking continuously and praise him with out breaking your stride, without looking back, until you can pat him.
"What," you may ask, "leads you to believe Rover is going to suddenly respond by following us when we turn and walk away?"
Easy!
The training in our next exercise is going to instill the concept in Rovers' mind. .