Commands For Your Canine Companion

"Sit!" This is one of the simplest words in the English language yet is one of the most powerful in canine-speak. Teaching your dog to follow this basic command is the start of your journey towards having a harmonious relationship with an obedient canine companion. Once your dog successfully learns and follows this command, you will be sure to have a well-behaved dog. "Sit" is a valuable command in controlling your four-legged pal should he start misbehaving. For instance, your dog may turn into a frenzy of fur when he sees his leash in your hands, and this can make it very difficult for you to clip the leash onto your pet's collar. To get your dog to stop, you can calm him down by simply ordering him to sit. Once your dog sees that he is not going to go anywhere with his rowdy behavior, he will surely follow your command and calmly wait for you to attach the leash to his collar and take him outside.

When your dog can successfully follow the command to sit, the next command that he should learn is "stay." This command is very valuable in teaching your dog to be disciplined. Teaching your dog to stay will enable you to have better control over him especially when you are in a public area. For example, there are times when you have to go to a store where pets are not allowed. Of course, you have no choice but to tie him to a lamppost or some other sturdy structure. To ensure that your dog does not end up winding his leash around the object he is tied to or around passersby (who may end up tripping), you can command him to sit and stay. This way, you can be sure that he will wait patiently for you without fidgeting.

Once your dog has mastered the command for stay, he is now ready to learn "down." More than being a cute trick, this command can also help you in disciplining your dog. Sometimes, your dog has a tendency to jump up on people especially when he gets very excited about meeting new friends. As a result, your canine pal may inadvertently hurt or scare people. To get him to calm down, you can simply give him the command for "down." Apart from settling down, your dog will also learn that it is not good for him to jump up on people. You can also use the "stay" command for situations where you need to do something for a longer period of time and cannot keep an eye on your dog the whole time.

However, the most basic command that your dog must learn to follow is "come." When your dog learns this command, he will also understand that you are the leader of the pack. This basic command will make him respect you as his master. Teaching your dog to approach you when told also helps establish the foundation for training him on other dog training commands.

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