Please help me, I feel like a failure!

[coco-bean]

i too would like some input on this.
I dont want to have to rely on a lead or a leash. I know i should but i just want them to know their command and come when i say. It gets very aggravating when i call and call and call especially when they are doing something wrong but they look at me and keep doing what their doing.
I may not call them angrily or anything and they still wont come. Very annoying for me, i want to be able to trust them but it's hard when this happeneds.
Mostly cainan is my problem...coco will come finally when she realizes your ticked off and corona just knows that when i call, she comes. but cainan has been through basic obedience and still gets distracted no matter what i do or say.
I just dont want to depend on a leash or lead when i dont have too. I like them to have freedom and of course listen.
I know it's the leash ALL THE WAY, im just hoping i can get around the leash and lead stuff haha!

[jewelz2390]

I would suggest practicing a lot. You could also try taking her to a store that allows pets. Here there are a lot of distractions, so she will learn to listen to you even when there are other things going on. And (if your dog isn't aggresive) they let you take them of leash. Some also have little arenas or enclosed areas if you are concerned about her running away.