Are You the Alpha Dog?The ABCs of Dog Obedience Training
Are You Really thePack Leader In your House?
In This Class, We Will Explore
Three most important traits of successful dog trainers
Proper tools and equipment
Reward choices
Two things you do with your dog every day
Correct handler position
Basic commands
Heel, Sit, Down, Stay, Come
A TRAINED dog is a HAPPY dog!
Tools to Train Your Dog
• Commitment
• Time (20-30 minutes per day)
• Patience
• Training collar
• Leather leash
• Treats
Training Collar and Leash• Training collar
• Place correctly around dog’s neck• “P” shape over head and on to dog’s neck
• Leather Leash• Leather is easier on hands• Chain leashes are dangerous
Treats
• Your dog receives lots of praise and a treat when he models the correct behavior.
• A treat can be Food A favorite ball or toy Play time
Keep in Mind• When you are with your dog, you do one
of two things:
You train him or You untrain him
Handler Correct Position• Stand up straight• Dog on left side• Leash in left hand• Right arm by side
Basic Commands
• Heel• Sit• Down• Stay• Come
Example: “Duke, heel” and step forward with left foot
Get dog’s attention
Say dog’s name
Give command once
Step out with left foot
Give lots of praise
Basic Commands
• Heel• Sit• Down• Stay• Come
Example: “Rocky, sit” and gently pull up on collar.
Get dog’s attention
Say dog’s name
Give command once
Gently pull up on collar
Give lots of praise
Basic Commands
• Heel• Sit• Down• Stay• Come
Example: “Ranger, down” and gently pull down on collar.
Get dog’s attention
Say dog’s name
Give command once
Gently pull down on collar
Give lots of praise
Basic Commands
• Heel• Sit• Down• Stay• Come
Example: “Cannon, stay” and put hand in front of dog’s nose.
Step in front of dog
Get dog’s attention
Say dog’s name
Give command once
Put hand in front of nose
Give lots of praise
Basic Commands
• Heel• Sit• Down• Stay• Come
Example: “Slater, come” and gently tug on leash.
Give dog “Stay” command
Step out to leash length
Get dog’s attention
Say dog’s name
Give command once
Gently tug on leash
Give lots of praise
A Trained Dog
is a Happy Dog!
• Time• Patience• Rewards• Bond• Love
• Heel
• Sit
• Down
• Stay
• Come
