How to Train Your Dog ???

       

                                  Start training at the age of 3 months to 6 months. Do not try to teach the dog too much at a time. Short daily lessons are best to teach them. Use a firm tone of voice and the same word every time for each command you give to your pet.

Proceed as under:

1. Sit : Take the dog on his leash into a quiet room/place before meal. Order him to "Sit" in a firm voice and push him down on his rear end. Reward and praise him after getting the job done each time.

2. Down : Press the shoulder of a sitting dog and say "Down" while pulling his/her forelegs forwards. Again reward and praise.

3. Stay : Put the pet on a long leash and make him sit. Move away from him saying "Stay". Continue practicing this until the pet stays where he is without the leash. Reward and praise him each time.

4. Come : Give a call to your pet by name and reward him suitable when he comes to you. In case the pet is running about and refuses to come, do not scold or abuse him when you eventually succeed in making him obey. If you do, he/she will associate the "Coming" with punishment. Praise him instead.

5. Heel : Holding the leash slack in your right hand, walk with the pet on your left side, order him to "Heel" as you move forward, patting the pet when he/she responds.

6. Fetch : This command should only be given to a dog who has been fully trained in staying, sitting and coming to you. Many dogs, more particularly pf retrieving breed will learn this practice in natural course.