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Training a shih tzu to come when it is called is a vital, and potentially life saving, part of any successful shih tzu training program. All properly trained shih tzu must learn to respond instantly to the owner’s voice, and the sooner this lesson is learned the better.

The advantages of teaching a shih tzu to come when called are obvious. For starters, coming when called will help you regain control of the shih tzu in case of collar break, snapped leash or other similar equipment failure. This is particularly important when you are out with your shih tzu, especially in an area with lots of traffic. It is vital that the shih tzu respond to your voice and return to your side, even in the absence of collar and leash, and even if there are lots of other things competing for its attention.

Coming when called is also a vital skill for every working dog. Whether the dog’s job is herding sheep, guarding livestock, or sniffing out bombs and drugs at the airport, the working dog must be under total control at all times, whether on leash or off.

Even if your shih tzu’s only job is being a loyal companion, it is still vital that he learn this important basic obedience exercise. After the first obedience lessons, such as heeling, stopping on command, sitting on command, etc. have been learned, it is time to start incorporating the come when called lessons into the daily training sessions.

One note about shih tzu training – it is all too easy for training sessions to become dull and routine for both handler and shih .