Devin Jacobs
A well-behaved dog will bring joy to companionship, but getting one will require some effort. This list includes 15 things to teach your dogs. When your dog learns them, your life becomes easier, and your relationship with it improves.
Basic Commands
When your dog learns basic commands like sit, stay, and come, it makes your life easier and strengthens your bond. These commands provide structure and help manage your pet in various situations. For example, teaching “sit” can stop jumping on guests, while “stay” can keep them safe when crossing a road.
Leash Manners
As your pup learns to walk politely on a leash instead of pulling, it makes walks more enjoyable for both of you and prevent unnecessary strain on the canine’s neck. It will also enhance safety because your dog won’t dart into traffic or approach other dogs too quickly.
Potty Training
Proper potty training makes your dog understand where it’s appropriate to relieve themselves and controls unpleasant accidents in the house. You can’t negotiate this if you want a clean and hygienic space for both of you.
Crate Training
Train your dog for the crate to make it comfortable in its own space. This can help with house training, as dogs naturally avoid soiling their sleeping area. This training can also avert destructive behavior when you’re away and give your dog a familiar and comforting space during vet visits.
Socialization
Taking your pooch to different places and letting it meet other people and animals prevent fear and aggression and is best done at a young age. Well-socialized dogs are more confident, adaptable, and able to handle new situations calmly.
Greeting Etiquette
Interactions with others are better if your dog can greet people politely. A polite greeting involves no jumping, excessive barking, or rough play. It prevents them from accidentally hurting someone and makes interactions with guests more enjoyable.
Handling Exercises
Getting your dog used to physical touch and handling all over its body makes grooming, vet visits, and general care much easier and less stressful for both of you. Regularly performing these exercises may reduce or eliminate fear or aggression when someone needs to handle it, even in a different situation.
Chew Toy Training
Provide various appropriate chew toys for their natural urge to chew and for entertainment. Besides keeping inappropriate items safe, this training also helps maintain their dental health.
Fetch and Drop It
Playing fetch is a great way to physically exercise and mentally stimulate your dog. Teaching it to drop the toy when asked ensures that the game remains safe and enjoyable. Fetch also teaches your dog impulse control and strengthens their bond with you.
Quiet on Command
Barking is inappropriate several times, such as during meetings or at night, and educating your dog to be quiet on command can end excessive barking, which is a usual reason of inconvenience you and your neighbors.
Stay Calm During Separation
When you teach your dog to remain calm in your absence, it stops separation anxiety. You can achieve this through gradual desensitization, ensuring your departures are calm and routine, and providing distractions, such as toys or puzzles, while you’re away.
Ignore Distractions
Teach your furry pal to ignore other dogs, squirrels, and other distractions. This skill is essential for maintaining focus and obedience in various environments. It is particularly useful during walks or training sessions and can prevent your dog from running off or getting into danger.
Wait at Doors
You don’t want your dog bolting outside unnecessarily, so teach it to wait at doors. You can use positive reinforcement and gradually increase the wait duration to teach it to wait at the door.
Emergency Recall
You can use a reliable recall command, even in distracting environments. Trust us, it can be a lifesaver. With it, you can call your dog back to you when there is a potential danger, such as when they’re about to run into traffic or approach an aggressive dog.
Respect for Boundaries
Let your dog learn to respect boundaries, such as not entering certain rooms or staying off furniture. When these rules and boundaries are established in your home, your dog will understand your expectations, which will keep conflicts away.
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