Calling Brenda to Come

I've spent the last few months trying to teach Brenda basic obedience commands. She knows sit, can go down with a lure and heels very well in a controlled environment. She also comes when called but up until last week she would only come in a very formal manner, only when outside and on leash.

I was so happy the other night when, sitting on the couch, I could see the hall mirror and in it, Brenda's reflection jumping on my bed.

Tired of having to go get her off everytime this happened I yelled for her to come to me. I never believed that she actually would, but the moment I said "Brenda, Come," her ears pricked up, she turned around, jumped off the bed and ran to me at full speed.

She got a lot of kisses as a reward.