The top 10 dog commands they should know
A well-trained dog is a happy dog with a happy human. Dog commands are not only essential; they can greatly enhance the unique bond between us and our pooches.
Dog training slowly introduces a range of commands required to keep your dog under control, give your dog cues to help him understand what you want.
Here are the 10 most important dog commands they needs to master:
STAY & SIT: These two commands are often grouped together, as they are the first two commands used together in dog training. However, ‘stay’ is taught before ‘sit’. The ‘stay’ command is a foundation command in dog obedience training. It the easiest command for your pooch to master. This basic doesn’t only teach your dog to stand still next to you; it teaches your dog to listen, take voice and physical cues together (e.g. a short tug on the leash), and look up at you to take facial cues too.
Once your dog has mastered the ‘stay’ command, they are primed to learn ‘sit’, and then the remaining essential obedience training commands. These include:
LIE / LIE DOWN: Once your dog has mastered ‘sit’, they can be taken further to obey ‘lie down’.
WALK: ‘Walk’ tells the dog to walk next to you, in pace with you, with or without a leash.
COME / COME TO ME: This is an essential command to keep your dog in control off leash.
WITH ME / COME WITH ME: This commend tells your dog to come to you and then walk with you at your side.
LEAVE IT / DROP IT/ DROP: A very useful command to get the ball out of the puppies mouth – or stop them chewing on things or swallowing something dangerous. They learn it very quickly with play and positive reinforcement.
WATCH ME: This command is used to help puppies and dogs to focus on you for cues. This is an essential tool for instant obedience and control, whenever needed.
LOOK: A command to direct your dog’s attention away from you at something specific.
Last but not least:
QUIET / SILENCE: This command might take a little longer to learn, but your neighbours may be thankful in the long run!
It is very important to teach your pooch basic dog commands and regularly put them into practice. Not only does it make you both feel more secure knowing that they will listen to you, but also it helps build a stronger relationship between the two of you and reinforces their trust in you as their leader.
Teaching basic obedience dog commands can help keep your pooch out of trouble, as following simple commands can prevent them from getting into risky situations or unwanted behaviors. Of course, these basic commands aren’t going to replace proper training and practice, it is just the first steps in creating a well-trained pet.
Your dog will definitely appreciate the effort and interaction! So have fun with these essential commands, stay patient throughout the process, reward those good behaviors and let yourself take pride in your well-mannered canine companion.
