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When
it comes to obeying you, does your dog mind his
manners - or does he seem to have a mind of his
own? Every dog should respond to at least four basic
commands: "Sit and Stay," "Let's
Go," "Come" and "Leave it."
Training your dog to understand these commands will
yield control when you need it, compliance in an
emergency and safety for the general public.
Fine Tune Your Dog's Response to Dog Commands
When
a dog responds to the "Sit and Stay" command,
he will sit quietly until you tell him it is OK
to move. While sitting, his feet do not move and
he should show no signs of jumping up. How is this
command helpful? If your dog tends to jump on visitors,
for example, the "Sit and Stay" command
will keep him under control.
Do
your daily walks turn into a game of push-and-pull
- and pull! - between you and your pet? When a dog
understands a controlled walking command such as
"Let's go," he will follow your lead,
and not attempt to rush off into the street, with
you hanging on to the other end of the leash.
After
a play session with the neighborhood canines at
the park, does your dog bolt in the other direction
when it's time to go home? Well-behaved dogs all
understand to "Come" when called. This
basic command is supremely useful and can be used,
for example, to keep your dog safe and at your side
if his leash breaks.
Dog Training Commands Help Control Bad Habits
Caught
your garbage hound about to scarf down a chicken
bone he found on the sidewalk? A dog who responds
to the "Leave it!" command will do just
that. This command means more than just "Drop
it!," however. Essentially, you are asking
the dog to avert his eyes and completely ignore
the distraction. The distraction may be another
dog, a passing jogger or an inline skater.
If
your canine comes when called, sits on command and
walks on his leash without pulling, give yourself,
and your pet, a pat on the back. But if your dog
could use refresher course in canine etiquette,
don't despair. With patience, persistence and a
little professional help your dog will always be
on his best behavior. Remember, there is more than
one way to train a dog, so you'll need to find the
right method for your canine. ANIMED recommends
humane methods without using force, hitting or coercion.
You may wish to enroll in a group obedience class.
You'll get expert advice and you may even have a
lot of fun doing it!
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