Basic Training Commands
Some of the most basic and important dog obedience commands are “heel”, “sit”, “stay”, “down”, “come”, and “drop it”. These may seem like very simple commands, but they are more than just cute little tricks. They are actually the keys to controlling your dog’s daily manners and discipline. It can also strengthen the bond that you have with your dog. So you can see, even from these six little commands, that you can shape and regulate your dog’s behavior and obedience quickly and easily. It is important to remember that your dog is always learning. Your responsibility is to ensure he learns only good habits and does away with the bad. To do this, you first have to understand and accept that dogs learn things differently than we do. If you choose in-home dog training with the thought that your dog will learn in the same manner that humans do, then you are just setting yourself and your dog up for failure. In fact, you could even make his behavior problems become worse.
Why Train Your Dog?
Training is an essential part of raising puppies to become well-mannered dogs. Training a puppy doesn’t mean you’ll have to stop playing, cuddling, or spoiling them. It only means that you’ll have to spend extra time and effort in making sure that the puppy...
Using Toys To Assist Training
There are lots of dog toys you can use to correct puppy behavior problems like destructive chewing. In order to prevent “boredom,” I suggest that you purchase an assortment of chew toys. If you notice your puppy starting to chew on furniture or other household items,...
