Dogs are
arguably the best creatures in the world. Not only do they make our lives easy,
their mere presence is enough in turning a dull face into a bright and lively
one. Dogs have so many good qualities that we can imbibe. One such quality is
fast learning. They are quick learners and if you teach them a command or two,
be sure to see them follow it within a few days, if not a few hours. Here’s a
list of some commands that every dog parent should teach their four-legged
friend.
1. Good
At times, it’s
always good to appreciate the great work your pal does in listening to your
commands. The “good” command is like an acknowledgement that your buddy is
listening to your commands and doing them correctly.
2. Go Inside
Some dog
breeds have this knack of staying outdoors for long periods of time. The “go
inside” command which happens to be a simple “point (with your finger) at the
front door” becomes useful in such moments.
3. Go Out
There are lazy
dogs who wouldn’t mind spending the entire day sleeping or loitering indoors.
This isn’t good as body fat accumulates which can pose a problem in the future.
To such dogs, the “go out” command should be taught. It will force him to take
his lazy ass out and play, if not stroll outdoors.
4. Stand
The “stand”
command can be taught by first allowing your buddy to master the sit down
command. Once your canine friend is well versed with the sit command, teach him
the stand up one. You can do so by luring him with tasty treats.
5. Attention
Sometimes all
that you want is your dog’s attention, and that too can at times be hard to
get. In such a scenario, the attention command is all that you have to grab
your pal’s attention. This command can also be used when you need your Fido to
pay attention to something important.
6. Eat
We know how
much our dogs love to eat but some breeds are picky and may refrain from
eating. It can get on your nerves and to put such a situation to bed, the “eat”
command can prove very effective. Making your dog get accustomed to the “eat”
command may require a bit of effort on your part.
7. Go Search
If you want
your dog to stay focused and alert then the “go search” command must be
taught. This command also helps your pal strengthen his sense of smell which
can come in handy during crunch situations like say, a burglary.
8. Walk
A simple
command which can be taught easily by keeping your furry pal on a leash and
slowly walking beside him. Make sure to encourage him while you take small
steps. Treat him too so that your lil friend knows he’s doing it correctly.
9. Give Me Your Paw
This command
is a nice way to teach your pal some etiquette. Known as the “handshake” or
“give me your paw” command, this can only be taught with ample practice. A dog
lending out his hand to you for a handshake is one of the cutest things you can
imagine. So why not teach your pal that?
10. Okay
The “okay”
command is a mere acknowledgement to your pal that whatever he is doing is
absolutely right. While training your pal with commands, it is necessary to
teach him the okay command so that your pal is aware of his good deeds.
11. Quiet
Controlling
your dog’s barking is pivotal especially when situations call for silence. The
“quiet” or “hush” command once taught will help you gain control of your dog’s
bark and prevent him from barking in situations he isn’t supposed to.
12. Off
The “off”
command is simply teaching your dog to get off people or merely commanding him
to get his paws off the furniture. It is a pretty useful command and should be
taught to your furry friend.
While teaching
your pal commands is essential, having patience is important too. Not all dogs
are same and some might even take weeks before mastering one command. Be patient
because after all, slow and steady wins the race.
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