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Monday, June 23, 2008

Dog Training

No one of us like a dog wich is disobedient. Obedience training and proper socialization will help your dog become a welcome guest in most environments. Basic commands training will actually strengthen the bond between you and your dog, leading to a happier and less stressful life together. Just follow these simple steps to transform your dog from class clown to star pupil. Train your dog to sit, stay, lie down, and come when called. With a little practice, your dog will master all these basic skills and have a solid foundation to begin learning more advanced commands.
Train Your Dog to Sit
Teaching the sit command to your dog is usually quite simple, as dogs tend to sit naturally. The key is for your dog to associate the word with the action. This command sets the groundwork for other commands like stay and down.
Get your dog’s attention and show her that you have a treat in your hand. Hold the treat just above your dog’s nose (not too high or he might jump). Say your dog’s name followed by the word “sit,” spoken clearly and firmly. Move the treat back towards your dog’s ears. As soon as your dog’s rear lands on the ground, say “good sit” in an upbeat tone. Give your dog the treat followed by petting and praising. Repeat 5-6 times.
If your dog does not sit on her own after a few tries, avoid pushing her into a sitting position. Instead, spend some time watching him. Anytimeshe naturally sits, say “good sit,” then praise and reward him. Hold short training sessions throughout the day in various locations, both indoor and outdoors. Include the front door and food bowl as regular training locations. This will make him more likely to sit when greeting guests or before feeding. Once your dog becomes and expert at sitting, you no longer need to give a treat every time only occasionally. However, rewarding with praise is always a good idea.

Train Your Dog to Lie Down

Teaching the down command to your dog is almost as simple as sitting. This command is very useful to help your dog calm down in a hectic situation, or to keep him in the stay command for a long period of time. Get your dog’s attention and show him that you have a treat in your hand.

Hold the treat in front your dog’s nose. Say your dog’s name followed by the word “down,” spoken clearly and firmly. Slowly move the treat towards the ground. As soon as your dog’s elbows and hocks are on the ground, say “good down” in an upbeat tone. Give your dog the treat followed by petting and praising. Repeat 5-6 times.

If your dog does not lie down on his own after a few tries, avoid pushing him down. Next time he naturally lies down, say “down,” then praise and reward him. Hold short training sessions throughout the day in various locations, both indoor and outdoors. Once your dog becomes and expert at lying down, you no longer need to give a treat every time – only occasionally. However, rewarding with praise is always a good idea.

Train Your Dog to Come When Called

Teaching your dog to come to you when called is one of the most important basic commands. Once this command is mastered, you can protect him from a potentially dangerous situation by calling him to you. You can teach this command to a young puppy as soon as he learns his name.

Start indoors at the end of your dog’s leash. While he is not paying close attention to you, say his name followed by “come” in a clear, excited tone. Make movements such as tapping your knees and stepping backwards. As soon as your dog comes to you, praise him lavishly without causing overexcitement. If he does not come, lightly tug on the leash to encourage him. Again, keep an upbeat, excited tone to your voice – show him that coming to you is a very positive thing. Repeat 5 to 6 times, gradually moving outdoors. As he improves, practice it without the leash only if you have a fenced-in yard.


Never use the “come” command with an angry tone in your voice. Do not call your dog to you for negative things such as punishment, baths, or pills. Go get him instead for these things. Rewarding your dog with treats may be risky – treats should be used infrequently or not at all. If you call him in an emergency situation and he sees that you have no treats, he may not come to you. The reward should be something you can always provide, such as praise. If your dog tries to run away from you, do not run after him – this only turns it into a game. Try turning the game around by calling his name and running away from him. He may then run after you in play. If so, say “good come” and reward him with praise. This can be especially helpful in emergency situations.

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