6 month old coming when called

[Jodi Riseberg]

Our almost 6 month old is doing great- responds so well to commands- he sits, lies down, plays dead, rolls over and comes when called.  Every day he is off leash with about 3-5 other dogs having a great time-when I say "OZZY COME" he bolts right over to me for a treat (apples). However, if another dog approaches from far away or even some children on the other side of the field, he will run right over to them to say hi- he is sooooo curious and so friendly- but when I see him bolting over to greet the other dog or people- I will yell OZZY COME and he completely ignores. Most of the time it is fine as he really is just saying hello- but it is not polite- some might be scared, etc.  Not sure how to make sure he listens to OZZY COME or I probably need a different command to stop him in tracks?  It's like he is just being so stubborn- and curious - and wants to go check out new dog/people.  Suggestions?  Thanks!!

Also, on slightly different topic- what hours does your 6 month old pup sleep at night?  From what time to what time in am?

Thanks!

[Jodi Riseberg]

Thank you!  I think I'm going to try this!  Let me know if you have good results with this....I heard hot dogs are a great one.

[Debb, Lucy & Oscar]

You may want to try freeze-dried cow's liver. I have yet to find a dog who can resist it. Even our Lucy, who typically is very picky about treats, loves it. The pieces are dry and easy to pack (although I cut them into very small pieces first). PureBites brand is on the recommended foods list here on DK and you can find it on Petco.