Step-by-step instructions for teaching a puppy commands

An obedient dog is a trained dog. You can easily teach a puppy to follow commands with the right approach to training. You can achieve any desired behavior through the following techniques, which are used when teaching commands at home.

What treats to use

To teach commands, use treats that are appropriate for the developmental stage, such as current food pellets or puppy treats. Keep in mind that your puppy should be eating treats that do not exceed 10 percent of his daily calorie intake. You can crush the pellets or the treat, as your pet is not reacting to the size of the food, but to the treat itself.

Sit command

If you teach your puppy the “sit” command and then give him a treat, he will remember your command.

Step 1

Get a treat. Hold the food in front of your pet’s nose while he is standing. Don’t hold the treat too high or your puppy will reach for it and won’t sit down.

Step 2

Slowly move the food over your baby’s head. His nose will be pointing up, and the back of the body will sink to the floor, and the puppy will be in a sitting position.

Step 3

Say the command “sit” as soon as the back of the body touches the floor and give food. Say “well done” when the puppy eats the treat from your hand.

Step 4

You will soon notice that your pet sits up when you raise your hand up, even without a treat. Gradually remove the food, but keep saying “well done” when he sits.

This command is useful when you need to quickly subdue your fidget.

Lie command

Step 1

Tell your puppy to “sit” with food pellets or a favorite treat.

Step 2

As soon as he sits, remove the food from his nose and place it near his front paws.

Step 3

Say the command “down” as soon as the back of the puppy’s torso touches the floor, and give

feed. Say “well done” when he eats a treat from your hand.

Step 4

Gradually remove the food, but keep saying “well done” as it lies. Before you know it, your dog will lie down every time you lower your hand.

Learning this command ends with the pet sitting in front of you. The command needs to be practiced with different people so that the puppy understands that he needs to run up to the person and sit in front of him.

Call by name

Step 1

Stand at a distance of about one meter from the puppy. Call his name so that he turns around and meets your eyes.

Step 2

Extend your hand with food pellets or treats and show the four-legged student. Wave your hand with food towards you, saying “come here” as he runs up to you.

Step 3

Have the puppy sit in front of you. Give him food and say “well done”.

Step 4

Take a few steps back. Show your pet a second serving of food or treat, say his name, and repeat Step 3.

Step 5

Repeat this command as you move further and further away. Once the puppy has mastered it, start calling him when he looks away from you.

This command is necessary to ensure the safety of the dog and prevent a potentially dangerous situation, for example, when he runs into the roadway.

“wait” command

Step 1

Choose a time when the puppy is completely calm. Ask him to sit down.

Step 2

As soon as he sits down, lean slightly towards him, make eye contact, reach out your hand with your palm towards him, and firmly say “wait.” Don’t move.

Step 3

Wait two seconds and say “well done”, go to the puppy, give some food or a treat and let him go with the command “walk”.

Step 4

Practice this command regularly, increasing the exposure time by 1 second every 2-3 days.

Step 5

Once your shutter speed reaches 15 seconds, you can start learning the motion command. Say “wait”, step back, wait a few seconds and release the puppy. Gradually increase time and distance.

This command will help you play with your pet for hours.

“Bring”

Step 1

Choose an interesting toy for the puppy to bring to you. Throw the toy a short distance away from him.

Step 2

When the puppy picks up the toy and looks at you, step back a few steps, wave your hand towards you and say “fetch” in an encouraging tone.

Step 3

When he approaches you, reach out with a handful of food or treats. Say “drop it”. The toy will drop out when the pet opens its mouth to eat the treat. Give a treat every time the puppy picks up a toy.

Step 4

Then turn these words into a command. Say “drop” as soon as you begin to lower your hand to the puppy, and do not wait until he opens his mouth.

Step 5

Once you have taught your puppy this command, you can stop the constant food rewards. Alternate between treats and praise to surprise and delight your furry friend every time he gets a treat for bringing a toy.