One Word Commands
by Vicki White
If you are like most people that own a dog, we tend to talk to them in
sentences and not one word commands. Well I have to say, I've never had
success with sentences.
Now I am not a dog trainer, but I have read a book or two on the subject and
I've applied much of the information with our own little Lexy. Lexy is a 7
year old, 12 lb. Bichon Frise and the love and joy of our life.
Without good one word commands,
how will our furry friends know what we want. Using one word commands sets
you as the leader of the pack. Every book I've read says that's the way our
dogs deal with life socially - there is always a leader and if you don't
take control, they will.
When I want Lexy to heel when
we walk, I say heel and then move. If she doesn't heel, I stop and set her
back at my right heel and do it again. If I want her to stay, that is the
only word I say. If she doesn't obey, then I set her back on the spot and
say it again. When she gets it, I praise her and she then wants to do what I
ask and looks forward to our sessions. If you want your dog to listen, you
need to practice so they get good at your commands.
The list of words I use are
heal, stay, come, down and believe it or not OPEN! Lexy, when asked to open,
will open her mouth and let us touch and look at her teeth. She even does it
on her own to get our attention. She likes the reaction she gets when she
does it on her own because it will get us laughing and she knows it.
Be patient, stay the course and
use the one word command method. Enjoy your dog as much as we do ours!
You can visit Vicki's websites
at http://www.loveabichon.com,
http://www.lovealabrador.com or
http://www.allyourpetsupplies.com where you will find articles and tips
on all your pet needs.
About the Author
This article was written by
Vicki White along with the help of her husband Ken who both have a love for
dogs and animals. They also owned a retail store for over six years
specializing in educational toys, child safety products and car seat safety.
Now Vicki stays at home and writes articles about what she loves.
