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Step 1
Enroll your dog in a basic obedience class to learn the 'Heel,' 'Sit' and 'Stay' commands.
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Step 2
When your dog is learning a command, say 'Good' the instant she exhibits proper behavior, and then follow up quickly with a reward of treats and more praise.
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Step 3
Begin increasing your expectations very slowly. For example, lengthen by a few seconds the time your dog must sit before you shower praise.
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Step 4
Reward even the slightest sign of effort your dog is making to meet your increasing expectations.
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Step 5
Move on to other commands once your dog is comfortable with 'Heel,' 'Sit' and 'Stay,' and with training in general.
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Step 6
Train throughout the day, when you have free time, in a quiet area free from distractions. Limit each session to 5 to 10 minutes.
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Step 7
Train in a busier environment only after your dog understands the command entirely, but realize that you may need to start from scratch because dogs are situational learners.
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Step 8
Reduce food rewards gradually, but always give an abundance of praise.












Comments
amazedanew said
on 3/5/2009 This was clearly written instruction - thanks :)
qazwsxedcrfvtgb said
on 2/15/2009 i have a 2 month old lab hat pips and pups everywhere inside the house. what can i do to stop that
poppys925 said
on 11/18/2008 I have an 18th month old beaglecross and it constantly
barks at other dogs and is rather aggressive how can i get it to stop doing this and mix with other dogs
mansid said
on 10/28/2008 I don't have a dog, but I like to read your article. Good job.
FelicityMcrock said
on 10/21/2008 go to how to make a dog bark on command it has some useful things there.