If you have a new dog or puppy, you may be interested in

getting some basic dog training. Dog training can be taught by

an obedience instructor, or you can do the dog training

yourself.

Dog training with an obedience instructor can vary in price and

it usually takes place in a class. If you do the dog training

yourself, it is usually free and you can do it from your own

home. If you do choose to do the dog training yourself, it is

best to get educated on dog training.

There are 3 basic things your dog should learn through basic

dog training. These are: sit, stay, and come. The first part of

dog training is to teach your dog to sit. To start this dog

training, you will first need some dog treats.

Do this dog training in a quiet environment so your dog doesn't

get distracted. Tell your dog to sit repeatedly as you hold the

dog treat just over their head. This way the dog has to look up

and may sit on there own to reach the treat.

If not, gently push there rear down. When they sit, praise them

and reward them with a treat. This kind of dog training works

because the dog constantly hears "sit" and will learn to

associate the command with sitting and receiving praise.

The next part of dog training is to teach your dog to stay.

This is often a difficult part of dog training. This kind of

dog training is also incorporated with teaching your dog the

command "come." Sit your dog in an area with no directions.

Tell your dog to stay repeatedly as you back away. Start out by

keeping eye contact with the dog. If the dog gets up, tell it

"no" and start again. Remember this dog training takes a while.

You may need someone to sit with the dog to help reinforce the

dog to stay the first few times.

Once you have made progress with this dog training, you then

start by walking away with your back turned. Dogs will often

get up to follow you at this point. Tell your dog "no" and

start the dog training again by repeatedly telling your dog to

stay as you walk away.

Once your dog has mastered this part, you can teach it to come.

After your dog has stayed, tell it to "come." Have a happy voice

and pat your knee as you say "come." Your dog should respond to

this dog training right away and you may then reward it.

Always use praise instead of punishment with dog training. Dogs

respond best to positive dog training, rather than negative.

With all of this in mind, you should be able to teach your dog

the 3 basis commands.

Follow all of this advice and you should soon have a more

obedient dog that is worth everyone's praise!