The ABCs of Dog Obedience Training Are You the Alpha Dog? The ABCs of Dog Obedience Training

Are You Really the Pack 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 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 Get dog’s attention Say dog’s name Give command once Step out with left foot Give lots of praise Example: “Duke, heel” and step forward with left foot

Basic Commands Heel Sit Down Stay Come Get dog’s attention Say dog’s name Give command once Gently pull up on collar Give lots of praise Example: “Rocky, sit” and gently pull up on collar.

Basic Commands Heel Sit Down Stay Come Get dog’s attention Say dog’s name Give command once Gently pull down on collar Give lots of praise Example: “Ranger, down” and gently pull down on collar.

Basic Commands Heel Sit Down Stay Come 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 Example: “Cannon, stay” and put hand in front of dog’s nose.

Basic Commands Heel Sit Down Stay Come 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 Heel Sit Down Stay Come Example: “Slater, come” and gently tug on leash.

A Trained Dog is a Happy Dog! Heel Sit Down Stay Come Time Patience Rewards Bond Love Heel Sit Down Stay Come is a Happy Dog!