Dog Training Basics all dogs should know.
These are guidelines and soon you can use the command together i.e. "sit" and "wait"
"COME"
This is an exercise that you will be doing inadvertently from the very
first time that you lay eyes on your puppy. You need to form the
association between the word "Come" and the puppy moving towards you.
Make sure that he hears the command and his name clearly. Also, ensure
that you make a fuss over him and act pleased to see him when he does
come.
"SIT"
The Sit command is very useful in the early education of your puppy. An informal method of implanting the association between the word "Sit" and the action of sitting is to say, "Sit" every time that your puppy sits on his own accord.
You can also try this basic method. Hold a treat in your fingers where your puppy can see it in front of his face. Move the treat up and over his head so that as he follows the treat he automatically sits. As he is doing this, give the Sit command. Give him the treat once he has sat down correctly. It should not take long for you to be able to just say the word "Sit" and give him praise other than the food reward.
"OKAY"
The Okay command that you should use to inform your puppy that he is
released from training. By this, I mean that he no longer has to perform
the last command that you gave him. For example, if you have told your
dog to sit then when you say the command "Okay" he knows that he can
move. At this stage, it is an informal command that you can get your
puppy familiar with just by using it.
"NO"
The No command should be the only command that you use to express your displeasure at your puppy’s wrongdoings. After a period of time, the command itself should suffice. Remember that once your dog stops the poor behaviour that you are correcting you should praise him so that he can make the link between the proper behaviour and your pleased response.
"DOWN"
The Down command is used to make your dog lie down, in a prone position upon the ground. It is a difficult command for dogs to learn, as it requires them to assume the most submissive canine position and is therefore going right against their very nature. The command is often used as part of the Down-Stay command, which can be extremely useful when you need to control your dog’s excitement or if there is a threat of danger.
There are different ways of teaching your dog this command with the gentlest method being:
Stand next to and to the right of your leashed puppy so that you are both facing in the same direction and the puppy is on your left.
1)
Place pressure on his back with your left hand and use your right hand hold his front paws so as to place him in the down position. Say the command "Down" as soon as you are putting him in the correct position. Maintain eye contact with your puppy.2)
As per the "Sit" command, repeat "Down" over and over while your dog is in the correct position. Ideally, you would like him to hold the position for at least ten seconds.3)
At the end of this time release your puppy with the "Okay" command and be generous in your praise.4)
Repeat this exercise ten times in a training session."HEEL"
The aim of the Heel command, at this stage, is to make your puppy walk beside you without him straining on the leash. This exercise is perhaps the most important one that you will need to teach your puppy. It is important because with this command you are training your puppy to pay attention to you and your requirements.
A wide-open area, such as a park, is the best place to teach this command, as you will probably need a large amount of room. However, be aware that puppies are generally not allowed to go into public areas until ten days after their final vaccinations, which is usually at about thirteen weeks of age.
The first stage of teaching your puppy to heel is to prevent him from pulling on the leash at all.
1) You will need to have the collar and leash on your puppy.
2) Stand next to and to the right of your puppy so that you are both facing in the same direction and the puppy is sitting on your left.
3) Start walking forward slowly in a straight line, leading with your left leg. As soon as your puppy takes off and starts pulling on the leash, stand still and pull the leash back towards you. Do not drag the puppy back towards you. All you need to do is halt his progress.
4) Wait until the puppy stops, praise him and then continue walking. No command needs to be given at this stage as you are just trying to teach him good manners so that he can more easily understand the Heel command when the time comes to teach him fully.
5) If you apply this method for ten minutes at a time and for three or four times per day.
You can also use the heel recall cue that we use re-enforced with a clicker and treat
hold a treat in your right , say "touch"
then he touches the hand without the treat with his nose.
Then you reward the treat.
"WAIT"
The Wait command is a useful controlling command in many situations, especially when you need your dog to think twice before, say, heading out an open door.
Wait or Stay command can be used throughout the day with the "sit" command i.e. before he has dinner ask him to sit then wait. Again before rewarding a treat ask him to sit then wait.
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