DealDash Dog Training 101
Sit! Stay! Come! Training your dog can be quite a chore if you don’t know what you’re doing. Here are some helpful hints to get you started.
The first command that most dogs learn is “sit.” This is a very important command to learn, because it can help keep your pet out of danger, for example if he escapes his leash and is running into traffic, or if you see a skunk in your yard you might be able to save him from being sprayed, which can be very unpleasant. Teaching a dog how to sit is the foundation to teaching your dog other commands as well, such as “stay.”
Teaching your dog to sit is actually pretty simple. Here is a quick course in Sitting 101.
- Get on the dog’s level, either on the floor or in a chair next to him. It will help him pay attention to you.
- Hold a dog treat or a sumptuous piece of lunch meat or cheese close to his nose and let his head follow the treat as you move your hand up.
- As his head moves up, his hindquarters will lower.
- When his bottom hits the floor, immediately give him the treat.
- Repeat multiple times every day. This is where using lunchmeat or cheese can come in handy – rip them up into tiny pieces and keep them in a ziplock bag. One piece of meat or cheese can last you for many many lessons.
Once he’s learned how to sit, it’s time to teach him how to “stay.”
- First, tell him to “Sit.”
- Then open the palm of your hand in front of you, like you are trying to get a car to stop, and say “Stay.”
- Take a few steps back…
- If he stays call him to you and immediately give him the treat.
- Do this multiple times per day, taking a couple more steps back each time.
- Always reward him for staying — even if it’s just for a few seconds.
I hope that you found these two lessons helpful and easy to follow. If you are in need of dog supplies be sure to check out DealDash. They have dog food, pet beds, automatic pet feeders, and more. Just click this link right here and you’ll be taken to some dog and pet items. Bidding on items that you buy every month anyway, such as dog food, can be a great way to save money since if you don’t win you can always BIN (Buy It Now). Good luck and happy bidding everyone.
