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6 Essential Commands to Teach Your Dog

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  Like the furry strong-willed kids, dogs usually seemed to have the mind of their individuality. But you may keep them happy and safe with just a bit of love, training and patience . Start by teaching your dog some basic commands.  What You Should Know Before You Begin Basic Training   §   Find a calm, quiet place to train him.   §   Take a unique approach to training your dog by taking into account his or her personality.   §   Keep any language and gestures you use for each command consistently.   §   Stick to a schedule as much as possible, but keep the training sessions short and simple.   §   Be patient with your dog throughout the training process.   §   Use positive reinforcement and reward your dog for their progress.   §   Make it fun and play along with your dog while teaching them new commands. Try teaching your dog some basic instructions - keep in mind that certain tricks are easier to teach than others. 1. Watch Me This command is a good place to st

How to Teach a Dog to Twirl and Spin

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Spin, unlike many other seemingly basic tricks, does not need precise timing or sophisticated abilities such as shaping or catching. In reality, the dog needs a brief instruction in “luring” to learn how to spin. Making an Attractive Lure Luring is one of the most prevalent techniques of persuading dogs to perform different actions, whether it's for obedience-based instructions like sit and stay or entertaining tricks like roll over and wave. Because enticing does not cause fear or discomfort, it helps dogs to learn and perform activities more rapidly and consistently in the future. Because the dogs must complete the motions rather than being guided into various postures, they are more likely to associate the activity with the order. Luring entails enticing your dog into various postures using a reward or toy, similar to how a carrot is used to coax a horse into its stall. While the premise is straightforward, making a successful lure requires some understanding and skill. M

How to Get the Dog to Say His or Her Name

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  Your puppy or young adult dog may not know his new name when he comes into your house. When you say his name, the dog must understand that you want him to pay attention to you. And the most effective way to do this is to teach him to equate his name with something good.   What's in a Name? You will use positive reinforcement training to teach your dog to react to whatever name you give him by associating the name with something nice. Obtain a couple of thin, fluffy treats that your dog can chew and swallow fast. It's still a good idea to get a clicker in hand. Begin with a private, comfortable space, such as your living room. Do the following: What if the dog isn't glaring at you, so utter the word loudly and cheerfully. As soon as your dog looks at you, use a clicker or a word to signal that this is the correct answer, then promptly reward your dog with a treat. Repeat this procedure many times during the day. If you're having trouble getting your dog to a