Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

So today my I let my dog out, but when I called her she didn't want to come. Instead she just wanted to run around and play. She is just a puppy so I completely understand, but I want her to know when I call her she needs to stop and come to me. I know a puppy is going to play, and theres nothing to stop that, so what would be the best way to handle this situation? is it something she'll grow out of or is there something I need to do to train her to be that disciplined?

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Try starting out in a less distracting environment (like in your room with no one else around). As she comes reliably in less distracting environments, gradually increase the amount of distraction (maybe in the living room with the tv on or someone else in the room). If she isn't coming, try reducing the distractions or increasing the fabulousness of your treats. As she progresses, continue increasing distractions.

In a situation where your dog is playing, you need to make sure that "coming" is a fun experience at least 80% of the time in order to keep from undermining your training. While she is playing, call her to you, reward, then immediately send her back out to continue playing. Do this more frequently than you call her to come when you want to do something less rewarding, like leave the park or go inside from the yard. As long as coming to you is very rewarding most times she does it, she will be happy to do it.

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• If you call her to "come" and she doesn't, then you've just taught her she does not have to obey.
  
  Always begin training on leash. As she walks, say her name, then give the "come"command, and use the leash if needed to get her to come to you immediately. Praise and reward. Repeat several times.
  
  Don't attempt to use this command when she is off leash until she is 100% reliable ON leash. Then begin to work with her in a confined area. If at the first sign she does not come to you when called, immediately snap on her leash and go back to basics.
  
  This command takes a long time to perfect. Do not be in a rush, as it is a very important command and coming when called could save her life one day.
  
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• Try to not call her when you cannot enforce it. She will learn that she doesn't need to always do as you say.
  Puppy-Recall is best done with two people. Each person needs a pocketful of high value treats, such as diced cheese or diced turkey. The puppy is on a 15ft or 20ft lead and the people are at least eight feet apart. One person distracts the puppy by petting her. The other person says the puppy's name and "Come" in a happy voice and pulls the puppy to him, then gives a tiny treat. Now the other person says the puppy's name and "Come" in a happy voice, reels her in, and gives a tiny treat. The puppy should catch on to this game really quickly.
  Next session, change the location. Maybe go outside. The next session, maybe start at opposite sides of a room and then one person moves into the next room. The idea is for Puppy to come running anytime she hears her name and Come. As she gets older, past 6 months, forget to give a treat every time. Always give praise. Coming to you is always a good thing and never a time to reprimand.


• if she doesn't come in the door just close the door and ignore her, let her stay out. When she does come in though reward her a ton. You should also begin by teaching her the come command on a very long leash.


• it is just like the "come" command. reward her. when she comes back inside give her a treat.


• Yes, your puppy needs gentle but effective training to come when called.
  
  If at all possible, get into Sirius Puppy training classes right away (or as soon as you can). Puppies can begin as young as 12 weeks old. I think either 15 or 16 weeks of age is the cut-off age for Sirius Puppy classes. It is usually best to register early (well in advance) as classes are limited to 10 puppies and their families.
  
  Puppies learn sit, down, stand, stay (in all positions), to come when called and you learn how to prevent fighting, biting and food guarding as well as how to stop puppy nipping and mouthing...and much more. The classes are fun and the training is amazingly effective as well as kind & easy. You can look up Sirius Puppy (or dog) Training on the internet to find classes in your area.
  
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