Training a dog to sit

The basic training of dogs is to establish the authority of the dog owner and then train the dog's obedience. We can train the dog to sit and wait so that the dog can learn to be stable and understand the meaning of stopping. Sitting is a very basic dog training exercise and the basis for many advanced exercises. Learning to sit down is also a sign of well-behavedness. Then, the dog can start to continue other movement training.

【Suitable age】0 months to 2 months

[Training Goal] Let the dog understand the meaning of the "sit" command.

【Training Difficulty】★★★☆☆

[Training steps]

1. The dog owner holds the leash with his hand, guides the dog to the opposite side of him, then gives the "sit" command, and at the same time lifts the leash with his hand to force the dog to sit down.

2. The dog owner can order the dog to sit facing the owner and slowly take one to two steps away from the dog. If the dog wants to stand up when the owner moves, the "sit" command should be repeated so that the dog can sit back to its original position. In the early stages of training, the dog should be rewarded as long as it can remain still for 10 seconds. In the future, the dog's sitting time should be gradually extended, using consolidation and improvement training methods, up to 5 minutes.

3. While cultivating the sitting delay, the distance between the dog owner and the dog should also be gradually extended, and the method of alternating from near to far and far to near should be adopted. Until the dog is hidden 20 meters away from the dog, the dog can still Sit still.

4. After the dog can successfully obey commands and perform actions in a quiet environment, you can then let the dog receive training in a complex environment to train the dog's ability to resist interference. In the case of complex conditions and environments, the dog's movements are easily affected by external stimuli, so forced methods must be used appropriately to make the dog gradually adapt.

5. When the dog sits down according to the command, immediately give it a treat or stroke it as a reward.

Train the dog to lie down

"Lie down" is also a training action that can be continued after the dog learns to sit down. It is also a sign of stability. In fact, it is very simple to learn to "lay down". As long as you give some treats as encouragement, your dog will soon learn this action. If you encounter a dog that is more playful, here are also two training methods that will touch the dog's body. Just follow these and the dog will learn to lie down.

【Suitable age】0 months to 2 months

[Training Goal] Let the dog learn to "lye"Password action.

【Training Difficulty】★★★☆☆

[Training steps]

1. After the dog has learned to sit down, he can continue to learn the training of lying down. As long as there is some snack as encouragement, the dog will soon learn this action! The training method is: let the dog wear a collar , the dog owner gives the "sit" command and orders the dog to sit down.

2. The dog owner walks in front of the dog and squats down, then puts the food or snack in his hand and slowly moves it from top to bottom in front of the dog.

Three. When your food or treat stays in contact with the ground, your dog will lie down and eat the treat. When the dog is about to lie down, you need to give the dog the exit command: "Lie down!"

4. Remember to wait until the dog lies down completely and makes enough movements before giving it treats!

5. If the dog fails to lie down, you can try to gently pull the leash downward to make it lie down slowly, but do not pull hard to avoid injuring the dog.

6. If the dog still doesn’t lie down, you can put your left hand around its body, hold the dog’s neck with your hand, and then slowly push the dog down, remember not to use too much force. , to prevent hurting the dog!

There is a bad relationship between lying down and then sitting down or sitting down and lying down. Before the lying delay is consolidated, do not rush to combine it with the forward training to avoid damaging the delay.

Training dogs to recognize daily necessities

Furniture, especially common utensils used on dogs, is also a socialization target that dogs must learn to recognize. The props commonly used on it, such as combs, toothbrushes, nail clippers, razors, electric scissors and shampoo, must allow the dog to establish a "good feeling" so that the dog can experience the experience of gentle use at a very young age , with its soft voice and body movements, makes the dog slowly more practical, and the dog will not reject it when it grows up.

【Suitable age】0 months to 2 months

[Training Goal] The dog adapts to family life and accepts daily care from parents

【Training Difficulty】★★★★☆

[Training steps]

1. When you want your dog to learn something new, such as combing your dog's hair, you must first let your dog see the comb.

2. Talk to the dog softly and stroke it gently to make the dog relax.

3. Pick up the comb and begin to gently comb the dog's hair, and continue to stroke it gently.

4. From now on, the dog will develop a good impression of the action of grooming and will naturally like grooming.

Meal training for dogsEtiquette

Training dogs to learn good dining etiquette has three important meanings: First, learning obedience. Because dogs are obedient, they will know restraint even if they love to eat. Second, when there are more than two dogs at home, learning dining etiquette can prevent dogs from coveting the food in other dogs’ bowls. Third, meal etiquette is a game that lets dogs know that even dry dog ​​food they eat every day must be cherished.

【Suitable age】2 months-5 months

[Training Goal] Make the dog obedient, not covet the food in other bowls and know how to cherish the food.

【Training Difficulty】★★★★☆

[Training steps]

1. Food plays a very important role in the training process. Dogs need to be attracted to food, but they also need patience. Food that doesn't appeal to them won't accelerate their learning. So prepare their favorite snacks. When a dog can suppress his appetite, he will be successfully trained.

2. Let the dog sit down obediently. Hold the food in front of the dog or let him smell the food to attract the dog's attention, then hold the food high above the dog's head while asking the dog to sit. Dogs usually stare at the food, fearing that the food will suddenly disappear.

3. Slowly place the food one step away from the dog. If the dog rushes forward to eat the food, take the food away and prevent it from eating. Let it know that if it keeps disobeying the command, it will never be eaten. Nothing to eat.

4. Strengthen the impression of the meal command. When the dog sits down obediently, he will not immediately eat the food placed in front of him. As long as he waits for about 10 seconds, he can give the "eat" command, push the food to the dog at the same time, and give it immediately when he eats it. encourage. It should be noted that the dog's patience is limited. Don't let the dog wait too long when you first start training, to prevent it from losing the motivation to wait and being unable to implement the training.