| First of all, believing that your dog can be trained | | | | The next basic of dog training, is teaching your |
| is one of the biggest hurdles a dog owner will | | | | dog to stay. This is usually the most difficult |
| face. Once you have accepted this challenge then | | | | command to teach. This basic command should |
| the basics of dog training can begin. Your new | | | | be combined with the come command. Put your |
| puppy, dog or older dog can be trained by either | | | | dog in an area with no directions. Start backing |
| an obedience instructor or yourself. There are | | | | away from your dog while constantly telling him |
| many good books on dog obedience, so | | | | to stay. Always keep eye contact with your dog. |
| researching and finding one that suits you and | | | | If he gets up, tell him "no" and then start the |
| your dog's needs can be very beneficial. It is also | | | | process again. It takes a lot of patience with basic |
| less expensive than hiring a trainer to teach your | | | | dog training. Once this process has been achieved, |
| dog the basic training commands. | | | | then turn your back and begin walking away. Your |
| Three Basic Commands | | | | dog will naturally get up and follow you, so again |
| There are simple and basic commands in basic | | | | say "no" and start the process over again by tell |
| dog training. These three commands are: sit, stay | | | | your dog to stay as you walk away from him. |
| and come. To teach your dog to sit, you will need | | | | After your dog has mastered this part of the |
| some dog treats. Dogs respond to their training | | | | basic dog training, then you can tell him to come. |
| much more willingly when treats are used as | | | | Use a happy voice and pat your knee as you say |
| rewards. Your 'sit' training needs to be done in a | | | | "come." Your dog should respond to this |
| quiet area where your dog cannot get distracted. | | | | command right away and you should reward him |
| Hold the treat over his head and tell him to sit. | | | | with a treat and praise. |
| Repeat this over and over as consistency is the | | | | Remember to always use praise and not |
| key in basic dog training. Your dog will look up and | | | | punishment when using basic dog training. Dogs |
| may sit on his own to reach the treat. If he | | | | always respond better to positive reinforcement. |
| doesn't react on his own, then gently push his | | | | Don't forget that patience and consistency will |
| bottom down. Every time he sits, be sure and | | | | reward you in the end, as your dog will have |
| reward him with the treat and praise him. This | | | | mastered basic dog training and the both of you |
| training will work because the dog will hear "sit" | | | | will live happily ever after. |
| and associate it with sitting and receiving rewards. | | | | |