Basic Obedience Commands
In order to be considered properly trained,
there are some basic commands that he or she must master.
Understanding these basic commands is vital to the well
being of the dog, the owner and the family.
Learning just a few basic commands can go a
long way toward creating a dog that is a joy to be around. Everyone has seen examples of both well trained and poorly
trained dogs, and few people would opt for the poorly trained
varieties. Training a
dog properly the first time is especially vital for owners of dog
breeds that have been bred for their aggressiveness, such as pit
bulls, Doberman pinchers and German shepherds.
In addition, proper training is important
for families with young children.
Young children can torment dogs and cause biting reactions,
so it is important that the dog learn how to deal with these types
of situations.
The basic obedience commands that every dog
must know are – “Heel”, “No”, “Sit”, “Stay”,
“Down” and “Off”. These six commands form the basis of every basic obedience
class, and it is vital that you and your dog master these basic
commands. These are
the fundamentals, and it will be impossible to move onto other
commands, or to correct problem behaviors, without having mastered
the basics.
Heel
Let’s start with the most basic command
of all, the heel command. Teaching
a dog to heel is the fundamental first step in teaching the dog to
walk properly on the leash. The
proper place for the dog to walk is at your side, neither lagging
behind nor straining to get ahead.
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