Dog Training Simple Commands | Dogs

By RosanaHart
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When you are doing dog training simple commands are the best kinds to use. They are easier for puppies and dogs to understand. This concept is generally taught in an obedience training class, but it can take some time to get the hang of doing this.

For instance, let's say you want your dog to lie down. You say the command once but if the dog doesn't immediately hit the floor, the temptation will be for you to say it again... and again. Sometimes dog owners will say something like "Hey, get down now! I already told you! You know what I mean!" All this language does not further the cause of obedience training.

What you are trying to do in using simple one-word commands is to create a habit in the dog. Canine behavior, like that of humans, has a lot of habitual aspects to it. When you train dogs with simple commands, they are easier for the animals to hear and recognize the meaning than if they have to pick out the words from your steady flow of speech.

Naturally, dogs may notice certain words in the middle of your conversation with someone else. If you ask your son, "Are you ready to go for a walk with Buddy?" it is likely that Buddy will recognize his own name as well as the word "walk." Domestic dogs have been listening to people talk for centuries!

Do make a habit of using simple commands, or as they are also called, cue words. That term is nice for getting away from the concept that you have boss the dog around. Of course, there are times when obedience is necessary, but as a rule the most effective dog training happens when you and your pet are just doing something together without your worrying about who is alpha!

With a new puppy, training goes best with simple words. Sit, stay, come, down... use these classic training commands and you are off to a great start.

By the way, since "down" means something like "Get onto the floor," what do you say when your dog is jumping up on people and you want him to stop? A good word is "off."

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