{"id":49,"date":"2016-12-28T16:32:23","date_gmt":"2016-12-28T16:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pethobs.com\/pet\/blog\/?p=49"},"modified":"2018-05-15T15:18:18","modified_gmt":"2018-05-15T15:18:18","slug":"how-to-teach-your-dog-some-basic-commands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pethobs.com\/pet\/blog\/?p=49","title":{"rendered":"How to teach your dog some basic commands"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pethobs.com\/pet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/wvq9pxnoi80-crew.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-50\" src=\"http:\/\/pethobs.com\/pet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/wvq9pxnoi80-crew-300x254.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"782\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pethobs.com\/pet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/wvq9pxnoi80-crew-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pethobs.com\/pet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/wvq9pxnoi80-crew-768x650.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pethobs.com\/pet\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/wvq9pxnoi80-crew-1024x867.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/a>Nobody likes a dog that runs wild and doesn\u2019t know how to behave around people and other animals. As the dog\u2019s owner, and leader of the pack, it\u2019s your responsibility to teach your dog some basic good manners. An obedient dog just makes life easier for everyone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sit<\/strong> is often the first command people try to teach a dog.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An easy way is to use a treat. Close your hand so that the dog can smell it but can\u2019t get to it. Lift your hand over the dog\u2019s shoulders, so that it has to lift its head. To keep its eyes on the treat, he\u2019ll have to sit (you can also help it by gently pushing down on its behind).<\/li>\n<li>Praise the dog when it sits down and give the treat.<\/li>\n<li>Once it sits down consistently for a treat, add the \u2018sit\u2019 command. Then practice until the dog sits down when you say \u2018sit\u2019 and lift your hand even without a treat. Always praise the dog when it obeys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Stay <\/strong>s a very necessary command to teach the dog to remain still when you want it to.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Let the dog sit, facing you.<\/li>\n<li>Hold up your hand like a stop signal, saying \u2018stay\u2019.<\/li>\n<li>Wait a few seconds, praise the dog and give it a treat.<\/li>\n<li>Gradually increase the waiting period, until the dog will remain in one place even if you move away from it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>No jumping! <\/strong>This is a command that can be taught from a young age.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ignore the puppy when it jumps and only give attention once its paws are back on the ground. Dogs usually jump for attention, and they hate it when you ignore them.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s harder to change behavior in an older dog, but the best is still to turn your back on it until the dog stops jumping. Then praise it, but stop the moment it tries to jump again.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re a family, it\u2019s important that everyone ignore the dog when it jumps. It will eventually get the message!<\/li>\n<li>Give the dog attention and praise it once it has calmed down. So you decide when to give attention to it; not when the dog demands it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The down command <\/strong>is used when you want the dog to lie down and remain in one place.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start by having the dog sit in front of you. Take a treat and move your hand down to the floor.<\/li>\n<li>Put the treat just in front of its legs. The dog will move down to the floor as its nose follows the treat.<\/li>\n<li>Once it\u2019s in the down position, give the treat and praise the dog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Most dogs will <strong>retrieve<\/strong>, but often wouldn\u2019t bring the ball or Frisbee back to you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t chase the dog! He\u2019ll think it\u2019s a game.<\/li>\n<li>Try walking in the opposite direction, call it and give a treat and praise when it comes and gives you the ball.<\/li>\n<li>He\u2019ll get the idea that when he leaves the ball, he gets a treat and you will continue play with him. In time he\u2019ll be happy to play without getting a treat every time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Teaching your dog to be obedient is worth the time and effort. Make it a game and don\u2019t lose your temper \u2013 remember you\u2019re dealing with an animal that doesn\u2019t think the way you do. The basic rule is to ignore bad behavior and praise good behavior. Good luck!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n <a class=\"simple-footnote\" title=\"Salomi is a contributing blogger ,dog lover and avid \u00a0learner ,you can see more of her articles on her website\" id=\"return-note-49-1\" href=\"#note-49-1\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"simple-footnotes\"><p class=\"notes\">Notes:<\/p><ol><li id=\"note-49-1\">Salomi is a contributing blogger ,dog lover and avid \u00a0learner ,you can see more of her articles on her <a href=\"http:\/\/dogasapet.weebly.com\">website <\/a> <a href=\"#return-note-49-1\">&#8617;<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nobody likes a dog that runs wild and doesn\u2019t know how to behave around people and other animals. As the dog\u2019s owner, and leader of the pack, it\u2019s your responsibility to teach your dog some basic good manners. An obedient dog just makes life easier for everyone. 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