Obedience Commands:
Puppies need to understand a few basic commands in order to live harmoniously
with human beings. Each command has a practical purpose in the daily events in
a household. Without this common knowledge, your puppy quickly turns to a life
of self interest and individuality, without the "need" of human direction and
companionship. "RECALL" : This is literally the lifesaving exercise. The puppy
learns to come when he's called, no matter what is going on around him. "HEEL"
: This is walking the puppy, calmly on a leash beside you, without pulling or struggling.
A must for all companion dogs. "SIT" : A position of control and calmness.
When your puppy is sitting he is not thrashing about or jumping all over
you, causing frustration and confusion. "DOWN" : Another
position of control. When your puppy is in a lying down
position, he is calm and relaxed. This is used when
you need the puppy to settle and have quiet time.
"STAND" : This position simplifies vet visits,
grooming sessions, bathing. It teaches the
puppy to stand still while being examined.
"LET'S GO" : An energy burn off exercise that
teaches your puppy to move along with you but
still enables him to explore in puppy
fashion. This also gives you a chance
to practice longdistance recalls.
Every dog or puppy needs these
foundation commands. Each
one is important and practical
for a happy household.
Next week we start discussing
each exercise in
detail.
Our thanks to Darr Houssen for providing "The Pet Tip of the Week"
http://www.houssennet.nb.ca/dogworld.htm
Check out the free puppy training manual on their internet site.
