Sunday, February 13, 2011

dog commands

The drop it command is used when your dog something in his mouth that you want him to let go.
The best way to teach this is by trading with your puppy. If he's holding one of his toys in his mouth, give im one fo his favorite treats and ask him to drop the toy as you offer him the treat. When he drops the toy, give him the treat. Keep doing this often until your puppy will instantly drop on command

Have your dog sit or stand. Let your dog sniff a treat you are holding, but don't let him have it.

• Lower the treat to the floor, and as you are doing that, your dog should follow it down.

• Be sure to say "lie down" as your dog begins to lower himself.

• Your dog should lower himself all the way to the floor. You should be now holding the treat between his front paws.

• Only give him the treat once he is on the floor. Repeat the words "Lie Down" many times: Say, "Good boy, lie down. Lie down you good boy."

• Practice this several times during the day and over several days.