Basic Obedience
SIT COMMAND
The 'sit' is one of the most useful things you can teach your dog. If your dog is sitting, he won't be jumping on someone. If he sits before you feed him, he learns that you are the leader. If your dog can sit when friends come over, they will be impressed by his good behavior. If he sits before he jumps into your lap he knows you are the alpha.
Here's how to teach your dog to sit:
• Be ready with a small piece of your dog's favorite treat.
• Stand facing your dog or puppy. Holding the treat in front of your dog's nose, move the treat up toward the top of his head high enough that he can just barely reach it.
• If your dog lifts his front feet off the ground, you are holding the treat too high. When your dog lifts his head and shoulders to get the treat, his bottom should go down.
• As soon as your dog is in the sit position, praise him by saying "Sit. Good boy, sit." Give him a treat if you like.
• If you need to, gently touch your dog's back to give him a signal that you want him to sit. Do not push hard on his back or rear end.
Practice this many times. It may take 10 times before your dog understands! When you think he knows the word "Sit", try it without the treat. If he doesn't sit, don't say anything. Just try it with a treat again. Praise him whenever he does what he is supposed to do.
You can teach your dog to sit while he is by your side, facing you, or while you are walking him on a leash. Repeat the steps above in many different positions and places. Once your dog knows what "sit" means, he will be happy to please you.
TIP: When you give the command to "Sit", say it only once. Don't repeat it because your dog will learn that he doesn't have to sit the first time. If he doesn't sit the first time, just go back to practicing with the treat again. Don't forget to say "good boy" whenever he is working hard!
LEASH TRAINING
Dogs love to go for walks, but they don't want to be pulled and tugged. Teaching your dog how to walk without pulling will help both of you to enjoy your time together.
Leash training for puppies: (Always work in a fenced in area)
• Start by attaching a light-weight leash to your puppy's collar.
• Drop the leash and let the puppy drag it around.
• Call your puppy, tell her "good girl", hug her, and pet her...whatever feels good to both of you.
• Leave the leash on for only a few minutes and never leave it on her when you are not with her.
• Do this several times over a few days and pretty soon your pup won't even notice the leash.
Walking on a leash:
First, you need a 4 foot leash and a collar that won't slip off.
Start by having your dog sit on your left side facing front just like you. As you say "Let's go", take a step starting with your left foot. Using your left foot all of the time will signal your dog that you are about to walk.
Walk at your normal walking pace and talk to your dog while you walk. Tell her what a good girl she is. You want her to be happy walking with you. Keep talking to her. Make it fun. Go a few feet, then stop. You can praise her now. Or you can have her sit and then praise her...as long as she stays with you. Practice for 5-10 minutes several times a day. Keep it fun!
TIP: It's best to teach new things in quiet places where your dog can concentrate on you. If your dog is still not paying attention,
try getting her to focus using her favorite treat.
Here are some things that are fun and help your dog to pay attention. They're best to do after your dog understands how to 'walk on a leash'. If you like, bring along some treats.
Activity #1
As you're walking, call your dog's name and then say, "Come!" Immediately, start walking backwards. Your dog should turnaround
backing up, gather up the leash as your dog gets closer to you. Let your dog catch up to you and praise him.
Activity #2
During your walk, gently turn around and go the opposite direction calling your dog so he goes with you. You will now be walking
in the opposite direction, both going the same way. You can do this many times so he learns to go wherever you go.
Activity #3
While walking, make unexpected left turns, right turns, zigzags. Praise your dog.
Activity #4
While walking, go fast, slow, and then back to normal pace.
COME COMMAND
Young dogs learn quickly. It's best to start teaching your dog to come when he's a puppy or as soon as you get your adult dog. Calling your dog to you should always be a pleasurable (happy) experience. Always use your dog's name, and reward him generously (lots of hugs, kisses, treats) when he gets to you. You are his favorite person! What does 'come here' mean?
When you say your dog's name and 'come here', he should stop what he's doing, look at you, and come running. He should do it the first time you say it and he should be happy about it.
A Word about Words
When you teach your dog a command, it's important that he hears the same word over and over so he can learn what it means. You can use 'come' or 'come here'. It doesn't matter which word you choose. But always use the same word so that your dog is not confused.
When your dog responds and comes to you, always reward him. Make him happy that he stopped what he was doing and ran to you. There are many ways to reward your dog. You can feed him treats, give hugs and kisses, go for a walk, play with a toy, or feed him a meal. The point is that your dog is happy to come when you call because something good is going to happen.
Method #1 Informal
You can do this first method anytime, anywhere. Little puppies just love to follow you around. Use this behavior to teach 'come'. Play games running around your house or yard and use your pup's name a lot. If he's coming to you and following you, use words to help him learn what he's doing: "Jackson, come here! Good boy, Jackson, come here. Let's play!"
Method #2 Formal (planned lesson)
• Have a friend help you. Use a treat if you like or just lots of enthusiasm.Find a fenced area to work or do this in your house. Always practice in a safe area where you puppy can't run away.
• Put a lightweight leash on your puppy, but it's not necessary. Have your friend hold your puppy.
• Tell your puppy to "Stay" and you walk about 6 steps away. Turn and face your dog. Your friend is still holding on to your dog.
• Say, "Jackson, come here!" (of course, use your own dog's name).
• As soon as you say "Come here", your puppy will run to you (let the leash drag behind him, if he is leashed).
• Continue to say "Come!" or "Come Here" with lots of excitement so he will learn these words.
• When he arrives, reward him with the treat or verbal praise ("Good Boy!").
• Turn your dog around and have him do the same thing back to your friend. Both of you should have treats.
• Repeat this several times over many days. You can stay at a distance of 6 steps and gradually move farther away. Leashes come in lengths as long as 30 feet
LIE DOWN COMMAND
Lie Down is one of the most wonderful commands you can teach your dog. It can get him to calm down and relax after playtime. If friends want to pet your dog, they might feel more comfortable when he is lying down. When you want to read or watch TV, your dog can lie next to you.
Here's how to teach your dog to lie down: • Have your dog sit or stand. Let your dog sniff a treat you are holding, but don't let him have it.
• Lower the treat to the floor, and as you are doing that, your dog should follow it down.
• Be sure to say "lie down" as your dog begins to lower himself.
• Your dog should lower himself all the way to the floor. You should be now holding the treat between his front paws.
• Only give him the treat once he is on the floor. Repeat the words "Lie Down" many times: Say, "Good boy, lie down. Lie down you good boy."
• Practice this several times during the day and over several days.
TIP: Give your dog the treat while he is lying down, so he knows he's doing it right. If your dog knows a treat is coming, he may look at you and start to get up. Repeat the command, "Lie Down." Take your treat and lower it again between his paw. Only give it to him while his whole body is on the floor or ground. When you're ready, say "OK" or tell him he can get up, and say "Good boy (or girl)!"
BE GENTLE COMMAND
"Be Gentle" is a very important command. It teaches your dog to take things from you gently, without grabbing or being rough. You can say, "Gentle", or "Easy", if you prefer. With a command like "Be Gentle", it is best to plan your teaching session. This means that you decide when you are going to teach it to your dog. Follow the steps below to teach your dog to be gentle.
- You should teach "Be Gentle" soon after a meal so that your dog is not real hungry.
- Get a dog treat that your dog likes.
- Take the treat and your dog over to a quiet place where you won't be disturbed. You and your dog need to be very calm. If your dog is not calm, wait until another time to teach this.
- Because your dog may be impatient for the treat, ask him to sit or have someone hold him.
- Hold the treat in the palm of your hand and while saying the words, "Be Gentle", move the treat closer to your dog's mouth. Say the word calmly and slowly like "b-e-e g---e---n----t---l---e"
- If your dog starts to reach for the food, pull your hand away and say, "No-o-o-" very softly. This should be a very calm time.
- Since you will be pulling your hand away when your dog grabs,he should stop trying to grab. Keep bringing your hand toward his mouth and if he is being very gentle, and not grabbing at all, let him take the treat.
- Try this a couple of times a day for short periods of time and before you know it people will be amazed at your incredible, non-grabbing dog!
Your dog will be less likely to grab things from other people when he learns to be gentle, especially if other members in your family practice it, too.
This command is helpful when you give your dog a bone to eat or play with. It helps when you are giving him anything that he might put into his mouth. When your dog learns to be gentle, he becomes a much better pet. He learns to respect you as his leader and friend. He will have good manners when your parents have company and you have friends to your house.
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