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Train Your Dog Like a Pro

Monday, December 8, 2008 | Printer Friendly Printer Friendly

Everyone struggles with some part of dog training. Perhaps you are struggling with your dog’s chewing. Maybe your dog nips or bites people. Or maybe she won’t stay when you tell her to stay. You are not alone.

What are some of the things you would like to teach your dog? What are some things you should teach your dog? Every dog needs to know certain commands. Every owner likes to show off the other things his dog can do. You can have a dog that does it all.

Seven things your dog should be able to do:

1.    Walk with you – both on leash and off leash. When your dog learns to ‘heel’ next to you, he will not jump on you or others. Nor will he lag behind you or pull on you. This is a very important thing you can teach your dog.

2.    Come when called. This is the most important command to teach your dog for his safety. You will use it to keep him from danger – from running into the street, from getting into a fight with another dog, from getting lost, etc.
Many dogs think this is a game and run the other way – straight into danger. However, you can teach your dog complete and immediate obedience.

3.    Sit when asked. Does your dog jump on people who enter your home? Teach your dog to ‘sit’ and he will have to wait for your permission to greet visitors. If he greets them from a ‘sit’ both he and they will be safer.

If a delivery person comes to your door, he will not have to be afraid of your dog. There are many times you will want your dog to ‘sit’ – when he gets rowdy in the house, when he is begging for your dinner, when he is wanting you to pay attention to him.

4.    Lie down when asked. This is one of the most confusing commands for dogs. Often their owners use the same word – ‘down’ – to mean many things. Do you use it to mean “lie down”? That is when the word should be used.

However, if you also use it to mean “get off the furniture” or “quit jumping on the people” you are totally confusing your dog. Each word or phrase can only mean one thing to your dog.

5.    Stay when commanded. Often you really want your dog to simply stay where he is for a little while. Sometimes you need him to stay in a particular position like sitting or lying down. The ‘stay’ command can be used a large variety of situations.

6.    Be quiet when told and be quiet through the night or when left alone. Your dog should not be whining or barking at night or when left alone. And he should be quiet when you command him to be quiet.

This is important for your being able to leave him alone and have peace of mind as well as your being able to get a good night’s sleep.

7.    Refrain from chewing up or tearing up your clothing and furniture. All dogs go through stages of chewing as they get their various teeth. However, you can provide safe and satisfying alternatives to clothing, slippers, and furniture for your dog. And you can teach him what he is permitted to chew and what he is not permitted to chew.

Article by Nancy Richards from the TrainPetDog.com.  Golden Retrievers and West Highland White Terriers are two breeds that are easily trained and good for small children.




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