A dog is a faithful friend and devoted companion of man.
In order for communication with your pet to be harmonious and safe, it is important to teach it basic commands.
Diana Belyaeva explains 5 basic commands that your dog should know.
Sit
The simplest command that a dog can learn intuitively. The owner only needs to raise his palm with a treat. The command helps the dog calm down in the moment and train self-control.
Stand
The command may seem boring and unnecessary. In fact, it is one of the most useful skills. It will help protect the dog from trouble. For example, on a walk, if an unexpected event occurs that can captivate the pet and it can run away. Do not forget to reward the dog with a treat when performing the command.
To me
The basic command that you need to teach your pet from a puppy. It requires a lot of practice. Train your dog from simple to complex. First, train the command on a leash, then without. First in the yard, then on the street.
Near
When meeting strangers on the street or when overcoming a narrow area, the command helps out. Call your pet, walk next to him, and reward him. Do not use the command often, only when necessary.
Leave it
There is a lot of edible and inedible stuff scattered around the street. Dogs are scavengers, and picking things up from the ground is a typical behavior for them. Therefore, always have a super-valuable treat in your pocket so that your pet leaves the food at the foot, and you reinforce its behavior.
Remember, training a dog requires patience, consistency and encouragement. Reward your pet for following commands, praise him, play with him. Make training short, interesting, with breaks for rest.
Remember that training commands not only strengthens your bond with your pet, but also makes your dog's life more predictable and safe.
Earlier we talked about why cats like to wake up their owners.
Expert: Belyaeva Diana
