Place him in a sit and say “stay,” take one step back, then step back to the pup, give a treat, and your release word Continue building in steps, keeping it easy enough that your dog can stay successful. Practice both facing him and walking away with your back turned (which is more realistic). What … Read more
Helpline trainer Hilarie Erb explains why it is important to teach your dog each skill separately and to not package them together. In dog training , a good phrase to remember is “one thing at a time.” This means that every behavior you teach should be practiced by itself, not following or preceding any other … Read more
What manners should I teach my dog? Jumping up at people is not the way to say “hello” Biting is definitely not acceptable – not even in play. Please sit down or lie quietly unless asked to do otherwise. No chasing cats, people, bicycles etc. Keep your tongue to yourself – some people don’t want … Read more
Illustrate Your Command. ⌄ Scroll down to continue reading article ⌄ . Show Off The Treat. ⌄ Scroll down to continue reading article ⌄ . Get Excited Repeat, Repeat, Repeat Gradually Decrease Attention. What are the 7 basic dog commands? More specifically, a well-behaved pup should respond to seven directions in order to become a … Read more