How to teach a dog the “Voice” and “Crawl” commands?

How to teach a dog the voice command?

The best time to teach the “Voice” command is when the puppy is six months old. At this age, he is not only very smart, but also more patient. So, ready to learn complex commands.

To practice the command, you will need a short leash and a treat. Find a quiet place where your dog can focus on the exercise and not be distracted.

• Stand in front of the puppy

• Hold a treat in your right hand

• Step on the tip of the leash with your left foot to secure the dog’s position.

• Let your puppy sniff the treat

• Hold the treat above the puppy’s head and move it from side to side.

• During this, your arm should be bent at the elbow. The palm facing forward should be at the level of your face. This is a special gesture for the “Voice” command.

• Simultaneously with the movement of the hand, command: “Voice!”

• A puppy attracted by the scent of a treat will want to catch it and eat it. But since his position is fixed by the leash, he cannot jump to the treat. In such a situation, an excited pet usually starts barking – and this is our goal.

• As soon as the puppy gives a voice, be sure to praise him: say “good”, treat him with a treat, stroke

• Repeat the exercise 3-4 times, take a short break and repeat the exercise again.

How to teach a dog the “Crawl” command?

Start teaching your dog a command when he is 7 months old. To learn to crawl, a puppy must be able to accurately execute the “down” command.

Choose a quiet, safe place to practice the command. If possible, look for an area covered with grass, without any foreign objects, so that the dog does not accidentally injure himself.

• Command “Down”

• When the puppy lies down, sit close to him

• Hold a treat in your right hand

• Put your left hand on the puppy’s withers

• Entice your puppy with a treat to follow him.

• Command “Crawl”

• If the puppy wants to rise, hold it with gentle pressure on the withers.

• When the puppy crawls, praise him: say “good”, give a treat

• After the break, repeat the exercise a couple more times.

At first, it is enough for the puppy to crawl a short distance: 1-2 m. Over time, he will master the distance of 5 m, but do not rush things. “Crawl” is a difficult command for a puppy. It requires a lot of patience and a high level of focus. In order for the pet to successfully learn it, it is important not to let him overwork and allow him to work at his own pace.

Friends, share your successes: do your puppies know these commands?