A couple sessions of 'come' command at the park, moving farther and farther away and trying to call when distracted (birds, other dogs) seems to get it pretty quick, just need more repetition to make it automatic.
50ft check cord is magic, seems to keep him in check when running around the field, doesn't stray too far.
Using the wonder lead a little bit, but hasn't figured out that relaxing is more comfortable, likes to pull hard and do the heavy breathing/choking thing. We do box figure eights and stops to try and get his attention with direction changes, getting him focused on us. My last dog took a couple of months to learn how to walk on a lead properly at heel, so patience I guess.
Also received my e-collar today. Just slapped on the collar to get him used to it, will do it every time he goes outside and when I can supervise inside for a couple of weeks. Won't use it for any commands he doesn't know.
Still pointing robins, nice to see the genetics are work. Will chase when birds take off, but I think that's normal and holding point and not chasing will need to be trained.
His energy is endless and while I have a baby on the way I feel like I'm primed and prepped for a toddler already!
I first used a long check cord with e collar combined with food reward and vibrate mode
Come was first command
Are you using “leave it command ?”