The goal for come would be to have your dog run right up to you, sit right in front of you and wag their tail really hard and really fast in sheer and utter joy.
Unfortunately, that isn't what happens most of the time.
Either you call the dog to come, and he comes and jumps all over you - or you call him to come and he runs the other way 'its a game!'. Or even worse - you think he's coming, then he comes pretty darn close - and veers away, laughing hysterically at his own cleverness!
My idea of come is that it should be a party from day one. The very best choice your dog has made. Come and you get a treat. Come and you get petted. Come and party happens!
Think about it - if your boss or teacher calls you over, and you know you are going to get yelled at - you wouldn't come - or you come very very slowly! - too!
It doesn't matter if you chased her for an hour. If she comes and jumps muddy feet on you. If she is hiding in the corner, whimpering. Doesn't matter. Best thing that happened to her is that she came to you, you are together.
Call puppy early and often, From a foot away! Yay! You came. Take a step back and do it again! Double yay!!
Put two of your kids across the room or yard with a handful of hot dog - call puppy back and forth!
Puppy running your way? Kneel down, open your arms and 'come!!' Way to go!
Just like with 'sit' come is a learned command that takes much practise to be perfect. Set them up to win and make it a great thing that they do.
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