Begin Traing Your Dog By Teaching Him These Basic Commands
There are lots of reasons why you want to have an obedient dog. For one thing, when a dog is taught obedience he is happier and much less likely to get into trouble with other dogs --- or other people! Another important reason is that most communities require dogs that are walked in public maintain good conduct that comes through training.
And, of course, when your dog is well trained he or she will be a much better pet for your family --- particularly if you have young children in the house.
Are you thinking about training your dog yourself? If so, there are some basic commands that you must teach him. These basic commands will be the foundation on which other behaviors are learned. The basic dog commands are:
"Heel." It is essential that your dog learn to walk beside you --- he should not lag behind nor try to rush ahead. You should be in control of the walk.
"No." Your dog must understand the meaning of the word no. When your dog is trained to instantly respond to this word, it will save you a lot of grief and trouble.
"Sit." This is a valuable command for any effective dog training program. Your dog should willingly sit and remain sitting until you command him to do otherwise.
"Stay." Before you can teach your dog other behaviors, it is imperative that he learns to stay in one spot until you release him.
"Down." This means teaching your dog to lie down on command. This does not refer to telling him to get down if he is jumping on you --- these essential commands will help to eliminate that problem!
Teaching your dog these few basic commands is a great way to get him ready for advanced training. A dog that is properly trained is a happy dog and a stronger bond will develop between pet and master.
Remember, dogs are actually pack animals. Each pack picks a leader who is in charge. It is essential that your pet look to you as his or her pack leader. In obeying your commands your pet is trying to please you and doing so will make him happy.
Proper training will provide your pet with the necessary exercise he needs. In turn, your dog will not only be happier, he will become a much safer and saner member of your household.
And, of course, when your dog is well trained he or she will be a much better pet for your family --- particularly if you have young children in the house.
Are you thinking about training your dog yourself? If so, there are some basic commands that you must teach him. These basic commands will be the foundation on which other behaviors are learned. The basic dog commands are:
"Heel." It is essential that your dog learn to walk beside you --- he should not lag behind nor try to rush ahead. You should be in control of the walk.
"No." Your dog must understand the meaning of the word no. When your dog is trained to instantly respond to this word, it will save you a lot of grief and trouble.
"Sit." This is a valuable command for any effective dog training program. Your dog should willingly sit and remain sitting until you command him to do otherwise.
"Stay." Before you can teach your dog other behaviors, it is imperative that he learns to stay in one spot until you release him.
"Down." This means teaching your dog to lie down on command. This does not refer to telling him to get down if he is jumping on you --- these essential commands will help to eliminate that problem!
Teaching your dog these few basic commands is a great way to get him ready for advanced training. A dog that is properly trained is a happy dog and a stronger bond will develop between pet and master.
Remember, dogs are actually pack animals. Each pack picks a leader who is in charge. It is essential that your pet look to you as his or her pack leader. In obeying your commands your pet is trying to please you and doing so will make him happy.
Proper training will provide your pet with the necessary exercise he needs. In turn, your dog will not only be happier, he will become a much safer and saner member of your household.