| The majority of dog owners in the world have | | | | get a dog to quit jumping up on people. Simply |
| one common problem with their dogs. They | | | | use the single word, down and not, get down, the |
| refuse to do what they are supposed to do. | | | | dog will be more confused because he is only |
| Some dog owners only have behavior problems | | | | used to the one word, down, and get down will |
| with their dogs when other people are around. In | | | | sound like one word to Fido. The fourth dog |
| most of theses homes the Dog rules the | | | | training command is to stay. It is always essential |
| kingdom. These dogs have had no training | | | | that your dog learns to stay sitting in one spot |
| whatsoever. What most of these dog owners do | | | | when told to for many obvious reasons, safety, |
| not know, is that it is the owner who really needs | | | | being first and foremost. The last, but not least, |
| to be trained and not the animal. Once the owner | | | | of these five dog training commands is come. |
| takes charge and becomes the leader of the | | | | Come is setting your dog free and releasing him |
| pack, the dog will follow in turn. Dog training | | | | from commands. |
| commands are essential in taking charge of your | | | | A dog owner must realize that using your dog's |
| dog and becoming the leader of the pack. The | | | | name will get his attention and this should also be |
| training of your dog is a natural bonding | | | | rewarded in the early lessons. It is not necessary |
| experience between you and your lovable friend. | | | | to yell at Fido, but do use a firm tone. Hand |
| The Commands | | | | signals are another good way to teach your dog |
| Every dog trainer will have their own list of dog | | | | training commands as long as your dog has a |
| training commands, but there are generally five | | | | successful attention span and can focus on the |
| basics on every trainers list. The first dog training | | | | handler. Your dog will respect you if you stand tall |
| command is to heel. Heeling means to have your | | | | and show him in your stance, that you are the |
| dog stop along side of you. The second dog | | | | authority in his world. Be strong and be firm and |
| training command is sit. This dog training | | | | above all else, be consistent and your dog training |
| command is rather self-explanatory. The third | | | | commands can make your life a lot less stressful, |
| command is down. The word, down, is used to | | | | and turn you into the King of your kingdom. |