, we believe that there is no dog that can\u2019t be trained, so we\u2019ve listed a few tips that will help you navigate the basic training your pup will need as it settles into the home. If you struggle with dog obedience training, you can always ask a professional trainer for at-home training or join a puppy training or obedience class!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Alternatively, you can teach your pup at home. But, before you start your dog obedience training, you will need a few things to ensure your success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Firstly, you will need a nice, open space to practice your basic commands in. Preferably, you\u2019ll want to start out in an area with little to no distractions for your dog so that they can focus on the tasks they\u2019ve been given.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Common distractions include other pets, children, and loud noises or cars. As your pet progresses in their training, you\u2019ll be able to expose them to more of these distractions to practice what they\u2019ve learned. But it\u2019s best to keep them calm and happy when you\u2019re starting out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
The other thing you\u2019ll need is small training treats or other fun ways to reward your dog when they successfully follow a command. While some dogs may be food motivated, others will respond better to clicker training or fun toys that they can play with. Make sure to cater to what your dogs respond to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nTeaching Your Dog To Sit<\/span><\/h3>\nTraining your dog on how to sit can take some time. So, it\u2019s important to remember that, throughout all of your training efforts, you\u2019ll need to exercise some patience. Your dog will eventually grasp the concept that you are trying to teach them, so there\u2019s no need to rush!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
To teach your dog how to sit, you\u2019ll need to hold your treat or reward in your hand and get onto your dog\u2019s level. Make sure that your pup has seen the reward so that they are more motivated to listen and follow instructions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Then, hold the treat above your pup\u2019s head and slowly move it up over the head towards the tail. By doing this, your dog should begin to lift its head in search of its reward, and it should instinctually lower its hind legs and sit down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Once your dog is sitting, you should use the command and hand signal or gesture you want to associate with the behaviour. You can say something like \u201cSit\u201d and use a hand gesture like pointing your finger upwards or downwards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
You can then reward your dog and give them a good amount of praise to reinforce the behaviour and begin association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nTeaching Your Dog To Stay<\/span><\/h3>\nGenerally, this command is only taught once your pup has a good grasp of the sit command. Your dog should ideally begin this training exercise in a sitting position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
To teach your dog how to stay, you\u2019ll need to use a firm but gentle tone and tell them to \u201cstay\u201d. You can use any phrase you\u2019re comfortable with, though.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Then, you can move backwards and wait to see how your pup responds. If your dog moves forward, you will need to reset and make sure that they are back in their sitting position before trying again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
If your pup doesn\u2019t move, you can move towards them again and give them their reward. Be sure to praise your dog as well! Over time, you\u2019ll be able to increase the distance between you and your pup before giving them their reward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nConclusion<\/span><\/h2>\nTraining your dog doesn\u2019t have to be difficult! However, some dogs are naturally more spirited than others. So, if you need a helping hand, then check out our dog training services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Introducing a new puppy into your family can be a fun and exciting time for you and your new pup. Many new dog owners may forget that dogs can be a big responsibility.\u00a0 As your dog\u2019s guardian, you will need to provide them with food, shelter, love, and tons of enrichment and exercise. Another huge […]\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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