SIMPLE OBEDIENCE

The below are the simple obedience the puppies must learn. I have taught them to Mac and he is good at it now. But there are other breeds that are aggressive and might not learn at your pace. You have to possess patience and ensure that they do it.

Sit: If your dog is lying on the floor, hold a treat above his head and slowly move it backwards while saying “sit”. Your puppy’s eyes (and eventually, body) will follow that treat’s movement backwards and he will end up in a sitting position. When he is in the sitting position, say “good sit!” and give him the treat.

Lie Down: This command it taught the opposite way that “sit” is taught. When your dog is sitting or standing up, hold a treat in front of his nose and slowly lower it to the ground. Your puppy’s eyes and body will follow this treat and he will eventually lie down. Do not give him the treat until his entire body is laying on the floor. When he is in this position, day “good lay down!” and give him the treat.

Stand: While your puppy is sitting or lying down, hold a treat in front of his nose and slowly pull it out away from him. This will urge him to come forward and he will naturally end up standing. When he is in the desired position, say “good stand!” and give him the treat.

Train your dog to sit

"Sit" can sometimes be taught using a physical method. hold some biscuits in the hand and show it to him. The pup will be interested in the hand and will watch it. Move the hand back over the pups' head, while it watching the hand. This act probably causes him to sit. When he does so, say sit. if the put is not responding to it, follow physical methods. Attach the lead to the pup's collar and use it to keep him close. Push down gently in the dog's hind quarters and pull up slightly on the lead, saying 'sit/ In both the methods the final step is to practice the puppy when he does it.

Train your dog to stay

Use a different tone of voice for the stay command. Make the pup to sit at your side and put your right hand directly in front of his face with your palm facing the pup. Say 'stay' while quickly moving around to stand in front of the puppy. Keep a firm grip on the choke chain in case your pup would rather go than stay. If he gets up say 'No, sit, stay', while putting him back in position for five to ten seconds.

Stand in front of him for a few seconds and return to his side. Gradually increase the time you require the pup to 'stay' when he is 'staying' constantly without physical help from you, start to increase your distance from the pup. Continue to use hand signal along with the verbal command. Repeat and give your put ample time to learn thoroughly. Praise and reward every successful action. These basic commands will keep the pup more reliable and friendly.

Choke Chain

During training, your pup should wear a correctly positioned choke chain (Choker or choke chain). With this a short, quick tug with the lead will teach him that he is doing wrong. As the dog grows, you can buy different kinds of leash which I have explained in a separate category. You can buy them based on your needs.

Collar and Leash

Get your puppy accustomed to collar and leash. Start with a narrow, soft collar at first and allow it to wear constantly. Attach a light lead and allow it to drag for few days. Then by gently holding it walk along the put so that it can't feel the lead too much.

Teaching his name

First teach your puppy his name by calling him with that name frequently. He will soon understand that when you or anyone else says his name you mean him. The dog's name should be of double sounding in nature like "Tiger", "Rambo", etc. But I have named my lab as "Mac" and we love calling him that way and so does he.

Training your pet

Every dog owner has a responsibility to train his pet to be a well behaved and disciplined member of the community.

Training your puppy to come, sit, lie down and stay down is most important both for the safety of your dog and for harmonious relations with your family, friends and outside the home. A disobedient uncontrollable dog is a nuisance and can be a menace for you and your family.

Generally professional training should be started around 4 to 5 months of your pet's age. But your puppy can be trained from the first month of age onwards.

Train the pet to heel

Start the dog in the 'sit' position on your left side. Say 'heel' and start walking, starting with your left foot. A gentle tug in the lead will get your puppy started with you. If your pup goes too fast and far, or lags behind, give him a quick tug to bring him to your side. Keep walking on the speed and directions by giving your pup corrective tugs, whenever he leaves the heel position.

Train the pet to Sit Down

Kneel besides the seated puppy, by holding its collar with one hand and place a treat by its noise. Slid his front paws forward while pressing gently in his shoulders until hi is in his down position. Say 'down' when he is in down position and keep him with your hand on his shoulder for few minutes. Repeat the command 'down' once again. Praise him and he will soon know that you want him to do.