Training a puppy is a very responsible business that will require patience, endurance and special knowledge from you. You can start classes when your pet is one and a half to two months old. To achieve results in dog training, you need to know a few basic principles of dog training.
Instructions
Step 1
"To me!"
When the puppy is not busy with something, call him. If the pet does not come up immediately, do not get irritated or nervous. Call him up until he fulfills the command. When the goal is achieved, praise your pet well. Give the dog a treat and pet him. Repeat the exercise several times, just do not overdo it. The first workouts should be no more than 10-15 minutes.
Step 2
"Walk"
You can teach a puppy this command at the same time as the command "Come to me!" As soon as the pet runs up to you and receives a well-deserved delicacy and affection, release it and command: "Take a walk!".
Step 3
"Sit!"
Take a treat in your right hand and pinch it with your thumb. Call your dog, let him smell the treat. While doing this, keep your hand open, palm forward, next to the puppy's nose. When the puppy is interested, slowly raise your palm and place it behind the puppy's head. He will have to sit down, since the treat is over his head. If the pet will strongly twirl, jump, try to reach the treat with its paws, hold it from below by the collar with your left hand. Saying the command "sit" is useless for the time being, you do not need to command it at the first training session. When the puppy sits down, say "good" immediately, please him with a treat and stroking.
Step 4
"Lie down!"
It is necessary to proceed to mastering this command after the well-learned command “Sit!”. When the puppy sits down, bring the treat to his nose and as soon as he reaches for it, move your hand forward and down, while pressing on the withers. Most likely, you will have to repeat this exercise more than once before your pet begins to obey the command, but be decisive and do not stop there.
Step 5
"A place!"
This is a rather difficult command for a young dog. The workout should be done at home. It will be easier for your pet to learn to command if you hide treats or toys under the bedding. Then the dog will have a fixed definition: "place" is interesting and pleasant, and he will gladly execute the command.
