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• Method 1 of 5: Teach your dog to sit
• Method 2 of 5: Teach your dog to stay
• Method 3 of 5: Teach your dog to lie down
• Method 4 of 5: Teach your dog to return
• Method 5 of 5: Teach your dog to walk next to you
• Tips
• Warnings

There are five important commands every dog ​​should know: sit, stay, down, come, and foot. These commands will help you communicate your wishes to your dog, which actually provides you with some form of clear communication with your dog. Teaching your dog the basic commands properly will set the foundation for future advanced training, while also helping in a conflict-free relationship with your furry best friend.

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Method 1 of 5: Teach your dog to sit

1. Begin training by teaching your dog how to sit on command. Sitting is the dog form of politeness. It's a natural action. It shows that the dog is not aggressive and that she or he is willing to wait.
   • As you confirm the "sit" command, the dog will learn that when it wants something, or you are busy, sitting and waiting is the right thing to do.
   • The goal is for the dog to learn that when you give the "sit" command, it is time to pay attention or calm down.
   • Stand upright in front of your dog. You want to radiate calm but assertive energy. Get your dog's attention by looking him in the eye. Hold while you say [name of the dog] sits, a reward above the dog's nose.
   • To see the reward, the dog will have to raise its head, lowering its rear end.
2. Give positive praise when your dog is sitting. Say as soon as he or she sits Yes! and give the treat. The goal is for the dog to associate the action, phrase, or word with the reward and compliment.
3. Replace the reward with hand signals. As your dog learns the verbal command, you can stop supporting the action and start using an accompanying hand signal. A common signal begins with placing your flat hand above and in front of the dog's head. While you Sit say, pull your hand up into a loose fist, or do a J-motion ending with your palm up.
4. Repeat this until your dog responds to your command each time. This can take some time, especially if you are training an adult dog or a stubborn dog. But, don't give up! It is important to the relationship between you and your dog that he follows you. This will help you coexist and will, in fact, keep your dog safer.

Method 2 of 5: Teach your dog to stay

1. Teach your dog to stay. There are a number of commands that can literally save your dog's life and the stay command is one of them. You can keep your dog away from dangerous situations more easily, in addition to keeping it out of trouble, when you train your dog to stay put.
   • A puppy has an instinctual understanding of how to stand when threatened, and the mother dog also uses a clear stay command. This instinctive and early training can help you teach your dog to obey your command to stay upright.
2. Begin your training with your dog in the sits position. When your dog is sitting, stand so that he or she is to your left and facing the same direction. This will later be referred to as the "place" position.
3. Hold the dog's collar and say [dog's name], stay! You should do this while holding your open hand in front of your dog's head without touching it. The tips of your fingers should be facing up and your palm should be facing your dog. Wait two seconds. If the dog stays in place you say Yes! and give you a reward.
   • When she gets up, say oops! and start over. Start with sits and continue with stay.
   • Repeat this until your dog stays in place for at least 10 seconds, then reward him. This means that you have to repeat this entire sequence several times.
4. Gradually increase the amount of time your dog has to stay. When your dog learns this command properly, you can begin to increase the length of time as you gradually move away from him during the stay. When your dog gets up, go all the way back to sitting and repeat the sequence until you can move around freely throughout the stay.
   • You also need to have some command to release your dog from the stay, such as Okay! or come. This way your dog knows when to move.

Method 3 of 5: Teach your dog to lie down

1. Teach your dog to lie.Lie is usually combined with stay and is intended as a stronger command. Lie basically ends everything that was going on before the command, so it's useful when checking behavior.
2. Start over with your dog in the sits position. While you say [dog's name], lie down! hold your left hand over your dog's head, palm facing the ground. Hold a treat in your right hand, and slowly lower your hand toward the ground and fairly close to the dog's body.
3. Give your dog positive reinforcement for completing the command. Once the buttocks and elbows are on the floor you say Yes! and give you the treat. This will form an association between the action and a reward in the dog's brain.
4. Repeat this several times. Repetition is the key to learning and following commands for your dog. The goal is for your dog to follow your command no matter what he's doing when you give it. That way, if your dog is doing something naughty, you can end the behavior quickly and effectively.
   • As with training other commands, if the dog does not follow the command, or does something else, you must start again from the beginning. Return the dog to the sitting position and start at the beginning.

Method 4 of 5: Teach your dog to return

1. Teach your dog to come when you call him. It come command is also known as return. As with the training of other basic commands, you start with your dog sits position.
2. Gently pull the dog toward you while saying [name of the dog], come! You should do this in a more encouraging tone than you use with other commands, as you want the dog to want to come to you. Accompany the command with a gesture to show the dog what you want.
3. Entice your dog to come with a treat. Once you show your dog how to come and what command you will give, put a piece of dry dog ​​food on your feet and then point. After a very short time, the gesture of pointing to the floor in front of you should be enough. Later, only the command or gesture will be needed.
4. Reinforce the action with praise. When your dog comes to you, praise him with the statement turned out good! Give him or her a pat on the head to show the dog that you appreciate what he has just done for you.
5. Practice the command at different times and in different places. When interacting with your dog, take chances to call him from across the room using his name and come! to say, and praise him when he comes. This will familiarize your dog with the command.

Method 5 of 5: Teach your dog to walk next to you

1. Teach your dog foot to walk. This command is often the most complex to learn. However, most dogs can learn if you are consistent in your training. Teaching your canine friend to walk next to you will save your back, your shoulders, your dog's neck, and dignity for both of you (although dignity will be low on your dog's priority list).
   • Obviously, your dog will want to trot and sniff and walk in all directions. You will need to teach him or her that there is a time to explore and a time not to.
2. Put your dog in a sitting position. Keep your dog on a regular walking leash and put your dog in one sits position next to your left leg, facing the same direction as you. This is known as the place position.
   • Always use the left side to avoid confusing the dog.
3. Tell your dog to foot to walk. Say [name of the dog], foot! as you step forward with your left foot. Starting with your left foot will be a sign that it is time to move forward. Your dog may either thwart or rush past you. In either case, give a gentle tug and repeat the command foot.
4. Teach the dog to stay next to you. If he or she strays too far to the side, tap your leg and say follow! or here! or another short statement. Always use the same statement to mean that specific thing.
5. Correct wrong behavior. If the dog moves forward, say No, [dog's name], foot in a calm tone. If necessary, pull the leash. When you stop, always stop on the left foot and say [name of the dog], sit. When your dog moves forward again, gently pull or place him or her physically next to your left leg using it sits command.
   • If things get a little out of hand, stop and put the dog back next to you in a sitting position, reward him or her, and start over. You should always adjust the dog to your position, not adjust your position to his. (If you adjust your position to his, he will eventually have trained his human well to obey him).
   • You need to get your dog used to not feeling tension on the leash unless you make a correction, otherwise the dog will get in the habit of constantly pulling. Correct with your voice and gestures, and only use the line when he's not listening.
6. Compliment when the dog walks next to you. You can gently praise your dog when he or she walks right next to you, but keep the tone soft so as not to distract him. Once he consistently obeys the spoken commands, keep still and use the spoken commands only when correcting.
   • How long it takes for him to learn is individual, so don't be in a rush to speed things up.
7. Teach the dog to sit when you stop. When you're ready to stop, stop on your left foot and say [name of dog], sit. After a few reps, you will no longer have to use the sit command. Your dog will come to understand that stopping at the left foot is the signal for him or her to stop and sit.
8. Practice the command with body language only. When your dog does it consistently foot following command properly, start unexpectedly with your left foot and stop without verbal commands or hand signals. In addition, when your dog is in the place position, every now and then with your right foot. Your dog will want to start with you, so you use it stay command and walk around him, back to the place position.
   • Alternate starting with your left foot and using the foot command with starting with your right foot and using the keep command. After a while you can move on to starting randomly with one of the feet and the right one foot or stay confirm behavior. When you and your dog have learned to do this properly, you will be able to function smoothly as a team no matter where you are.

Tips

• Dogs love rewards and are usually highly motivated by them. For example, once your dog has sat down on its own for the first time, give it a treat or rub its stomach. Once your dog associates sitting with rewards, he will be more likely to do it.
• Keep your first training sessions indoors or outdoors on a leash and in a quiet place to avoid distractions. After you both have learned the commands properly, begin sessions in different places so that your dog will learn to listen despite distractions.
• Training is best started in his early puppyhood, but older dogs can learn too. However, it may take a little longer to break bad habits.
• Always make sure that the sessions are not too difficult and that they remain fun! Otherwise, your dog may no longer want to participate.

Warnings

• Do not show frustration or irritation during training. This will only confuse and frighten your dog, turning training sessions into negative experiences for both of you. If you get frustrated, move forward or back to a command your dog is better at, and end your session on a positive note.
• Don't let the dog use you. Be gentle with him, but strict.
• Don't delay or give up training. Dogs are easier to train as puppies than as adult dogs.
• Try not to have too many people with you when you train the dog. If the dog hears several things at the same time, it will be confused.
• Never let go of your dog until she or he is doing these exercises correctly 100% of the time. The dog only has to disobey and be out of your reach once for you to understand that you cannot force something that you cannot grasp. You will need to have your authority firmly established before you can successfully work loose.
• Really never punish your dog when he comes to you on command, no matter the situation! Even if the dog disobeyed before he came, the fact that he obeyed your last command will be the only thing he associates with the punishment. Talk about confusing signals!