Another important command to teach your dog is the recall, the "come"
command. It is traditional in obedience to teach come after stay, but if you
prefer you may begin earlier. But do teach the sit first.
Teaching a dog to come is easy. A dog will often come without training if you
just call her name. But to make it official, call her name and give the command.
"Princess, come!" If she doesn't come, go to where she is and show her a treat,
that'll get her attention!
Do this a number of times, having a treat when you call your dog. When she
comes, have her sit before praising and giving her the treat. A good recall is a
dog who comes when called and remains under control, not a dog who is leaping
all over you.
And never give the come command when you are calling a dog in order to
confine her, take her to the vet, or chew her out for being bad, this will be
training your dog that she does not want to come when called! In these cases,
don't call your dog, go to where she is.