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Good Morning all,I know we have dog lovers on here, I've read the many posts. I too number among the dog lovers here.I do seek advice however. I've owned Goldens for years, they are loving, trust worthy, anxious to please, etc, etc, etc.I've currently got a 6 month old "teenager". He is a good dog, has the standard attributes one gets a Golden for and will most often do as asked.Now the trouble......Many times, outside, off leash, you call him to come and he comes, he comes bounding over to you in such a manner as to overwhelm you and take your feet out from under you in his excitement to please. Other times?? "who you talking to?" "Surely you don't mean ME????" "Come? Yeah right, just as soon as Hell freezes over, I've got stuff to sniff at over here!" or similar thoughts appear to take over his brain.So, what is the fix? How do I get him to come, no matter what, no matter where, no matter what he is involved in? Please oh great masters, share your secret with me.On a lead, he is perfect, every time, no hesitation. Off the lead, most times, but not always.Thanks for any and all suggestionsDave

6 months? that's not a teenager, that's a puppy. Obedience school would be good at this age.

Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover »6 months? that's not a teenager, that's a puppy. Obedience school would be good at this age. Yes, a teenager, a child in an adult body!We've thought about that but we've been so many times with so many dogs. He sits, stays, heels, etc. Just this one issue, stubborn it is! how to break him of this. Dave

I think treats are the key--at least it worked for our dog. I would give the dog a treat he loves every time you call it for a couple of weeks and then wean off the treats and just give praise. I Good luck!

Unrelated to training but just stumbled across this quote by an unknown author."My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am."

Positive reinforcement or clicker training is the key. It may not be treats, it may be getting petted or a toy... what ever the dog enjoys the most.

He'll get better as he gets older. Repetition, consistancy and patience. Lots of patience.

Wait.....the dog is in MEDICAL SCHOOL???????????