A well-behaved dog is one that has been well-trained. You can achieve just about any desired behavior by following the techniques used for command training.
What treats to use
For command training, use a lifestage-appropriate treat, such as a kibble of your puppy's current food or a treat formulated for puppies. Only 10 percent of your pet's daily caloric intake should come from treats. A good way to do this is to break down the kibble or treats into smaller pieces because your puppy is responding to the giving of a treat and not the treat's size.
Sit on command
Getting your puppy in the habit of sitting before getting what he wants will help remind him that you are in control.
Step One
Have a treat available. With your puppy in a standing position, hold the food in front of his nose. Avoid holding the food too high or he will stand up instead of sit.
Step Two
In a steady, slow motion, move the food over your puppy's head. Your puppy's nose will point up and the rear end will ease down to the floor, taking him into the sit position.
Step Three
Say "Sit" as your puppy's rear end touches the floor, and give the food. Say "good dog" as your puppy takes the food from your hand.
Step Four
Before long, you'll notice your puppy will go into the sit position when you sweep your hand in an upward movement, even without food. Gradually phase the food out, but continue to say "good dog" when your puppy sits.
This command will come in handy when you need to quickly subdue your puppy.
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Lie down on command
Step One
Ask your puppy to sit using a few puppy food kibbles or a tasty puppy treat.
Step Two
As soon as your puppy sits, move the food from in front of your puppy's nose to the floor next to his front paws.
Step Three
Say "down" as your puppy's front end touches the floor, and give the food. Say "good dog" as your puppy takes the food from your hand.
Step Four
Gradually phase the food out, but continue to say "good dog" when your puppy lies down. In no time at all, you'll find that just a downward sweep of your hand will have your puppy sliding into the down position.
This command ends with your puppy sitting quietly in front of you. It should be practiced with many different people so your puppy learns that the proper way to approach a person is to run up to them and then sit.
Come when called
Step One
Stand about 3 feet away from your puppy. Say your puppy's name so he turns and makes eye contact with you.
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