If you want your pet to be safe then probably the most important steps you can take is train him to "Stay". When your dog masters this command you can rest assured that you can keep him inside a safe spot if there is danger around.
Important as it may be, the "Stay" command can be quite difficult for your dog to understand. Why? Due to the fact this command requires that your dog stay put as you move around - this is often difficult as it is inside your pet's nature to follow along with you. However, with persistence and perseverance, you can both master this command.
Before you begin dog training to stay, you have to make sure he has mastered the "Sit" command as it is part one of the "Stay" command. Don't confuse your pet by attempting to teach him a lot of commands at the same time, begin with one, then proceed to the next and then the next and so forth.
Having said that, in case your dog has mastered the "Sit" command, here are a few steps to follow to be able to train your dog to "Stay":
1.Begin with your pet within the sitting position. Put you track of the palm facing your pet and say "Stay". Make use of a firm and clear voice for the command. Then take a step backwards.
2.Your dog's natural tendency will be to follow you so he will probably wake up and come to you. You now want to repeat the "Sit" and "Stay" commands.
3.This is when it can get tricky. Some dogs will "get it" and stay in just a couple tries, but others insist upon getting out of bed and following you. If yours insists on following, there is a little trick you can test to strengthen the behaviour you would like. You will have to be near some kind of post or perhaps a tree. Place the dog's collar along with a long leash on and wrap the leash around the tree while keeping your hands on the end. As the dog begins to move in your direction, you are able to pull on the leash which will keep him in position.
4.Once you receive your pet to stay once you have taken a measure, try taking two steps, then three, then four. You will find that the even further away you receive, the less your dog "stays". Here is where persistence and repetition come into play - just keep using the command while moving further and even further away.
Dog training to stay can be challenging especially since it is the opposite of your dogs nature of following a Alpha dog - you. Remember, its not necessary hitting a home run during the first work out. Do a little bit each day and you will soon discover that your pet is remaining in place for extended and longer amounts of time.
Important as it may be, the "Stay" command can be quite difficult for your dog to understand. Why? Due to the fact this command requires that your dog stay put as you move around - this is often difficult as it is inside your pet's nature to follow along with you. However, with persistence and perseverance, you can both master this command.
Before you begin dog training to stay, you have to make sure he has mastered the "Sit" command as it is part one of the "Stay" command. Don't confuse your pet by attempting to teach him a lot of commands at the same time, begin with one, then proceed to the next and then the next and so forth.
Having said that, in case your dog has mastered the "Sit" command, here are a few steps to follow to be able to train your dog to "Stay":
1.Begin with your pet within the sitting position. Put you track of the palm facing your pet and say "Stay". Make use of a firm and clear voice for the command. Then take a step backwards.
2.Your dog's natural tendency will be to follow you so he will probably wake up and come to you. You now want to repeat the "Sit" and "Stay" commands.
3.This is when it can get tricky. Some dogs will "get it" and stay in just a couple tries, but others insist upon getting out of bed and following you. If yours insists on following, there is a little trick you can test to strengthen the behaviour you would like. You will have to be near some kind of post or perhaps a tree. Place the dog's collar along with a long leash on and wrap the leash around the tree while keeping your hands on the end. As the dog begins to move in your direction, you are able to pull on the leash which will keep him in position.
4.Once you receive your pet to stay once you have taken a measure, try taking two steps, then three, then four. You will find that the even further away you receive, the less your dog "stays". Here is where persistence and repetition come into play - just keep using the command while moving further and even further away.
Dog training to stay can be challenging especially since it is the opposite of your dogs nature of following a Alpha dog - you. Remember, its not necessary hitting a home run during the first work out. Do a little bit each day and you will soon discover that your pet is remaining in place for extended and longer amounts of time.
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