Best of all, it’s pretty easy to teach a dog to lie down with a hand signal or verbal cue. Whether you have a new puppy or an older dog who could use some new tricks, the lie down command can really come in handy. So, are you ready to learn how to teach a dog to lie ...
Sequencing means breaking down what you want to teach your dog into components small enough for the dog to master, which leads up to the final product. For example, if you want to teach your dog to shake hands, start by first taking Buddy’s paw in your hand with the command you want...
COME HERE: To call the dog to you, but in no special position. Will come close enough to touch him, but does not have to sit. Can be used any time you want him to come to you, unless otherwise specified. We also have a formal and regular COME when we train our guide dog pups....
Once your dog knows the "drop" command, he should learn how tobringan item to you. Begin by building "pick it up" onto your "drop" command. Use a toy your dog knows for this, such as a ball. Place the toy a distance from you on the floor. Tell your dog to pick up the ball....
1. The “Sit” Command The most basic command, “sit”, is great for teaching your dog how to listen to and perform commands on the spot. To starttraining for the “sit” command, hold a treat in your hands to grab your dog’s attention. Note that your hand should be held high en...
Teach a dog to close a door behind him? That has got to be a really, really (3) thing to do. But then she took it a step (4) .“Come on Kolby”, she said, grabbing (抓住) some treats and (5) him in front of the open door. “Touch.” And “touch” he did, which moved...
First, I get my dog to go into aDownposition. Then, I touch his body briefly, and treat him. I touch his paw briefly, and treat him. I touch his ear briefly, and treat him, and so on. Once my dog is comfortable with brief contact, I slowly lengthen the duration of my touches....
To teach your dog to sit still to order, you can use the doors of your house to help. With the door closed and your dog in sight, open the door and give it the command to ‘stand still,’ at first your dog will want to go through the door instantly, block his path with your ...
When your dog makes a motion to take it off, reward them with a “good salute” and a treat or other reward. Do this exercise a number of times until they associate the behavior with getting a treat. Now it is time to add the cue or command word. The second your dog picks up his...
You can add the verbal command after your dog learns the behavior. You’ll know when your dog has “got it”. He or she will come over to you and plop down. When you notice this, do not mark the belly touch, just look at your dog. If your dog looks at you with that “hey st...