The Three Basics of Basic Dog Training


First of all, believing that your dog can be trained is one of the biggest hurdles a dog owner will face. Once you have accepted this challenge then the basics of dog training can begin. Your new puppy, dog or older dog can be trained by either an obedience instructor or yourself. There are many good books on dog obedience, so researching and finding one that suits you and your dogs needs can be very beneficial. It is also less expensive than hiring a trainer to teach your dog the basic training commands.

Three Basic Commands

There are simple and basic commands in basic dog training. These three commands are: sit, stay and come. To teach your dog to sit, you will need some dog treats. Dogs respond to their training much more willingly when treats are used as rewards. Your sit training needs to be done in a quiet area where your dog cannot get distracted. Hold the treat over his head and tell him to sit. Repeat this over and over as consistency is the key in basic dog training. Your dog will look up and may sit on his own to reach the treat. If he doesnt react on his own, then gently push his bottom down. Every time he sits, be sure and reward him with the treat and praise him. This training will work because the dog will hear sit and associate it with sitting and receiving rewards.

The next basic of dog training, is teaching your dog to stay. This is usually the most difficult command to teach. This basic command should be combined with the come command. Put your dog in an area with no directions. Start backing away from your dog while constantly telling him to stay. Always keep eye contact with your dog. If he gets up, tell him no and then start the process again. It takes a lot of patience with basic dog training. Once this process has been achieved, then turn your back and begin walking away. Your dog will naturally get up and follow you, so again say no and start the process over again by tell your dog to stay as you walk away from him. After your dog has mastered this part of the basic dog training, then you can tell him to come. Use a happy voice and pat your knee as you say come. Your dog should respond to this command right away and you should reward him with a treat and praise.

Remember to always use praise and not punishment when using basic dog training. Dogs always respond better to positive reinforcement. Dont forget that patience and consistency will reward you in the end, as your dog will have mastered basic dog training and the both of you will live happily ever after.

Newfoundland Puppy Learns To Pull A Cart

Nana, a six month old Newfoundland puppy, is shown learning how to pull a cart. She attended three weeks of basic training in our Board & Train program, then came back a few weeks later with her cart. Please note that the cart is not perfectly sized for the dog, but it is the equipment that the owner dropped off.

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Fred Hassen and his Labrador Retriever "Tank", shown here doing some basic retrieval drills for running straight lines, and running through barriers on the way out, and returning straight. One whistle means for the dog to 'sit' and three consecutive whistles means for the dog to return. You also see the running of straight lines from a few different angles as well. This is lengthened out with a little time, and the combination of the jump as a 'visual target', linked with the communication of the remote, will teach the dog to go straight, and that the handler can keep the dog straight. The raising of the arms for the dog to turn and go 'back', is used that the dog turn in the direction of the hand that is being raised. In this drill, you see the dog going back to both sides. You also see a little drill of the dog quickly going over chairs, and returning back to the handler. With the target behind the dog, the dog will learn to return straight. These basic drills can be used in any sort of dog training, whether it be police k9, or AKC, or pet dog training. in teaching dogs to come back straight. Dog Training, Trainers, Dog Training videos and dog training information are available in the following cities for our "Sit Means Sit" dog training companies, and dog training locations. Tucson Arizona dog training, dog trainers, and dog training classes are available. Phoenix Arizona dog training San Francisco Bay Area, Oakland Bay Area and Contra Costa county Los Angeles dog training San Diego Dog Training San Diego North Dog Trainers San Diego South Dog Trainers Palm Beach Florida dog Training Atlanta Georgia dog training classes Southern Idaho Chicago Illinois dog trainers Indianapolis Indiana dog trainining business career opportunity. Looking for dog training location there Kansas City Kansas dog trainers Kansas City Missouri dog training classes Oakville Ontario Dog Training, and dog training classes Boston Massachusettes dog training, puppy training, group dog training classes or individual dog training Boulder City Nevada dog trainers, and dog training classes Las Vegas Nevada dog training classes, dog training career opportunities. Private and group class dog training Pahrump Nevada has dog training classes, 1 on 1 dog training Central New Jersey K9 dog training, Southern New Jersey Search and rescue training, dog training classes, and dog trainers Pennsylvania dog trainers Dallas Texas, puppy training classes, remote dog training, ecollar training, and dog training career business opportunities San Antonio Texas remote dog training, puppy training, dog trainers Hampton Roads Virginia dog training company, dog training business, dog training career Tacoma Washington dog training and dog trainers

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