Dog Training Basics

The actual reason why we need our Dobermans to have obedience training is for better communication.  Since humans don’t understand how to puppy-talk or doggy-talk.  We teach our dog to realize our words and follow them.  Here are some vital commands we can teach our dogs that’s useful in everyday living. 

“Leave it!”

This command is the most important command since it’ll protect you from legal action.  This is when you need your dog to put down something or divert his attention to something else.  Well, this is kind of hard.  If your Doberman is set to chasing a kid, Say ‘Leave it’; then restrain them or turn them around.  Make sure that you have diverted his attention to something else.  That will be you.  You may also use this command when you see your dog chewing the paper, or ransacking the rubbish can. 

“Sit”

When you teach your dog to sit, simply say “Sit” then push his back part with one hand while you pull the leash on your other hand.  Repeat the process till the dog responds without pushing his back.  Make sure to reward your dog with food or praise when he is sitting. 

“Stay”

Here, you will doubtless need another person to hold the puppy while you command.  First is to tell your dog the “sit” command.  After he is seated, let him know “stay” and the second person will hold the baby dog while you walk 10 steps away from you.  You might raise your hand while you are saying the command in order for him to link the hand gesture as “stay” command.  Repeat the method until the dog obeys but limit it to five times each day for your Doberman to put up with it. 

“Come”

Once your dog has learned the “Stay” command, simply tell your dog to “Come”.  If he does not, ask the second person to poke the dog forward.  Make sure to give him food treats or praise when he has reached you.  You may train the “stay” and “come” command at the same time. 

Tips:

During Doberman training, ensure you are consistent on your use of words and your rewards.  Never punish for mistakes but rather rewards.  This will inspire your Doberman to please you more than fear the training if it is linked with harm.  Always give rewards to each followed command or wanted result.  You can either use pats and praises or food treats as reward.  Do not reward for sloppy performance, because it will lead on to messy obedience.

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