[header] How to get your dog's attention [title] Decide on a recall cue. [step] The first step to getting your dog's attention is to get them to come when you call. It's basic and vital training for a dog's safety and your sanity. 
The most common recall command is " come " paired with your dog's name before or after. [substeps] Because it's likely that your dog hears their name frequently in many different contexts, their name alone is usually not an effective recall cue.