Training a Dog Dog Unit Small Animal Science

The amount and type of training depends on expectation of dog. All dogs should learn these 5 basic commands. 1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. __________ 5. __________

Well trained dogs are enjoyable to have. Untrained dogs can be a nuisance by ___________ away, __________ on guests and ___________ when told.

When to begin training: As soon as the new puppy arrives at home. 1. Learn ____________ 2. Corrective word – “_________” 3. Praise words – example: good girl or boy. Use an authoritative ____________

Should the puppy be hot or threatened to train it? A puppy that gets _________ will soon ______ away from its owner and become a nuisance dog. A puppy must be _____________ immediately with corrective words when it does something ____________.

House training Allow puppy outside shortly after eating. Puppy will soon __________ being allowed outside with relieving itself. ____________ training is another method. Do not hit the puppy or ______ the nose of the puppy into an ____________.

Serious training Start at _____ months of age. Training 1 to 2 times per day at ___ to ___ minutes. Correct the dog immediately and be ____________ with praise when it performs well.

Training equipment ________ collar and leash. Allow dog to adjust to collar a few days. Following adjustment, the lead can be placed on and pressure can ____________ be applied _____________. The dog will learn that the ______ and collar are to restrain not harm.

Basic commands The first command is to heel. 1. Heel – means to walk _______ to the side of the ____________. 2. When the dog begins to walk the handler should ________ the dogs name and give the command to heel. 3. A ___________ pull on the lead may be necessary.

The second command is sit. 1. Done as continuation of heel. 2. Sit on __________ side. 3. Sit, pull on leash, push down on dogs rump with __________ hands.

The third command is stay. 1. ____________ after sit. 2. Give stay command after dog is successfully _____________. 3. Place hand in front of dogs _________ when stay command is given. 4. May have to _________ the dog until it gets used to command. 5. Should stay on command for at least ____ minutes.

The fourth command is stand. 1. This command is used to have the dog stay in a ____________ position. 2. Do not ___________ dog to sit. 3. Begin to __________ and use heel command. 4. Then give the stay command.

The fifth command is lie down or down. 1. Put in sit position. 2. __________ down and gently lift the dogs front feet and ease to lying position. 3. Will require __________ daily practice. 4. Use in combination with _________ and stay.

The sixth command is come. 1. Usually ____________ obeyed. 2. If the dog hesitates, give several _________ on the __________.

Training success Be able to use all ____________ with no lead or ____________ collar. Dog __________ – place lead back on and continue ____________.

More specifics Purchase __________ manuals at the pet stores. More _____________ training can then be done depending on the ___________ for the dog.

Review questions 1.Write two questions with the answers from today’s lesson.