12 Dog Training Commands Every Dog Owner Should Know
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Have you taught your dog basic behavior and obedience commands like sit, stay, fetch yet?
Many dog owners know the importance of dog training and instruct their dogs commands such as sit, stay, fetch to communicate and train their dogs in proper behavior. However with so many different dog commands, which are the truly important and effective commands to know?
Well, essentially, there are 12 dog commands that we believe that every dog needs to know to get along happily with the rest of the world. Here are the list of commands…
[Come]
This is the first and most important command in your dog’s command repertoire. Usually taught together with your dog’s name, it’s a command that you will use actively to recall your dog back to you if he/she breaks free from the leash or is running around disturbing other people in the park.
[Sit]
This is one of the easiest commands to teach, and also one of the most useful especially to control your dog from getting too excited while you are preparing its meal. Dogs who understand the “Sit” command are easier to manage and are also less prone to misbehave like jumping on people, chasing animals or fighting with other dogs.
[Stay]
Often used in combination with commands “sit” or “down,” the command “stay” is useful to keep your dog out of harms way should he/she approach something dangerous or attempting to run across a busy street. Not the easiest command for dogs as sometimes their curiosity and animal instinct might take over instead of staying put when told.
[Wait]
Different from the “Stay” command which is more often use to keep your dog away from danger, the “Wait” command is more of a obedience command to keep your dog in check, letting him/her know he/she has to wait till your next command. Commonly use on dogs that have a habit of rushing through doors or pull ahead on a leash.
[Down]
Unlike the “sit” command, the “down” command means your dog goes down on his/her stomach. This command is an essential part of doggy etiquette. It’s also more comfortable than a sitting position when you want your dog wait for you for more than a minute or two.
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[Stand]
This command tells your dog to halt moving and be still. It’s useful for when you’re having a veterinarian analyzing him/her over or when you’re bathing and grooming him/her.
[Okay]
The “Okay” command is use to release your dog from a previous command you’ve given earlier. For example, your dog is now free to walk through the open door after you had early given the “Wait” command.
[No]
Depending on the situation, the “No” is usually use to discourage or break up undesirable behavior such as chewing, biting or jumping. This is an important command that you should teach your puppy from the beginning.
[Off]
The “Off” command is useful to instruct your dog to get off that costly couch or your bed and is also applicable for telling them to cease jumping on you or other people.
[Leave It]
Dogs are inquisitive animals and sometimes give in to their instinct to explore things that appeal to their senses. The “Leave It” command is perfect to stop dogs that fancies poop eating or having a fetish chewing habit to chew everything around the house.
[Drop It]
The “Drop It” command is necessary to get your dog drop whatever it is in their mouth especially items like your pricey leather shoe or unknown substances that might be potentially harmful. This command is also useful when you begin teaching your dog how to “Fetch”.
[Heel]
“Heel” simply means that your dog will walk on your left without lagging behind or running ahead of you. This command is especially useful to prevent you dog from pulling you on the leash while going out for walks. This command becomes all the more necessary if you’ve a massive dog.
Knowing these 12 voice commands will give you the essential fundamentals to having a well behaved dog in your every day life.
If you’re interested to learn how to execute these commands correctly and effectively, Sit Stay Fetch will teach and guide you Step-by-Step all the basic 12 commands and many other more… to having a well-mannered dog!
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