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Basic Dog Training Tips
STEP 1: Enroll your dog in a basic obedience class to learn the 'Heel,' 'Sit' and 'Stay' commands. Check with your local humane society or community college to find out about obedience classes.
STEP 2: When your dog is learning a command, say 'Good' the instant she exhibits proper behavior, and then follow up quickly with a reward of treats and more praise. Be patient; your dog needs time to understand what you are asking.
STEP 3: Begin increasing your expectations very slowly. For example, lengthen by a few seconds the time your dog must sit before you shower praise.
STEP 4: Reward even the slightest sign of effort your dog is making to meet your increasing expectations.
STEP 5: Move on to other commands once your dog is comfortable with 'Heel,' 'Sit' and 'Stay,' and with training in general.
STEP 6: Train throughout the day, when you have free time, in a quiet area free from distractions. Limit each session to 5 to 10 minutes.
STEP 7: Train in a busier environment only after your dog understands the command entirely, but realize that you may need to start from scratch ' dogs are situational learners.
STEP 8: Reduce food rewards gradually, but always give an abundance of praise.
STEP 9: Teach your dog a release command, such as 'OK' or 'Free,'early on, so she will know when the task is over and it's OK to relax.
STEP 2: When your dog is learning a command, say 'Good' the instant she exhibits proper behavior, and then follow up quickly with a reward of treats and more praise. Be patient; your dog needs time to understand what you are asking.
STEP 3: Begin increasing your expectations very slowly. For example, lengthen by a few seconds the time your dog must sit before you shower praise.
STEP 4: Reward even the slightest sign of effort your dog is making to meet your increasing expectations.
STEP 5: Move on to other commands once your dog is comfortable with 'Heel,' 'Sit' and 'Stay,' and with training in general.
STEP 6: Train throughout the day, when you have free time, in a quiet area free from distractions. Limit each session to 5 to 10 minutes.
STEP 7: Train in a busier environment only after your dog understands the command entirely, but realize that you may need to start from scratch ' dogs are situational learners.
STEP 8: Reduce food rewards gradually, but always give an abundance of praise.
STEP 9: Teach your dog a release command, such as 'OK' or 'Free,'early on, so she will know when the task is over and it's OK to relax.
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