Basic movement training methods for dogs

1. Sit down

Hold the dog’s buttocks and sit down on the ground, and say “Sit” ", the matching gesture is to extend the right arm to the side, the forearm upward, and the palm of the hand forward to form an "L" shape. At this time, the hand is still pressing its buttocks, maintain this position for 10-15 seconds, and then let go. Repeat this action several times a day and you can learn it in just three to five days.

2. Lie down

Press the dog’s back with your hand and give a certain amount of force to make it lie on the ground. With the other hand, stretch the dog’s limbs while Give the command "Lie" in your mouth, and the corresponding gesture is to raise your right hand, stretch it forward, palm down, let it maintain this position, and then let go of your hand. If it does well, reward it with some snacks. If it does not do well, repeat the previous actions. Do not train for more than 15 minutes.

3. Shake hands

Hold the food in one hand, hold the dog's right front paw with the other, and gently shake it up and down. Give him the command "shake hands" and keep this action. A few seconds and then let go. Repeat the above actions until the dog is familiar with the essentials of the action, and then reward it with food.

4. Come here

First call the dog’s name to attract its attention, then show the dog a toy or snack, say the command “come” in your mouth, and follow the gesture with your left hand to the side. Stretch flat, palms down. If the dog does not come, the pet owner can use methods such as backing up, clapping, squatting, or running in the opposite direction to encourage the dog to come; if the dog comes, pet it a few times as a reward.

5. Make a bow

Use two hands to hold the dog’s two front paws, pull it up to stand upright, and bring the dog’s two front paws together up and down. Shake it, give it the command "Bow", keep this action for a few seconds, and then let go. Repeat this action until you learn it. During this period, you cannot learn the second action, otherwise the dog will be confused.

6. Toilet training

It is necessary to master the time when the dog defecates. If your dog eats regularly, he will usually poop within 30 minutes after eating. Prepare a suitable toilet for your dog. Lay a newspaper or a changing pad in a fixed place. When the dog needs to go to the toilet, lead it to the fixed point. You can use the paper changing pad to soak some of the dog's urine, so that the dog thinks this is where it goes. A place to poop. After the dog defecates in the designated place, the owner should reward it.

7. Handshake training

After letting the dog sit down, the owner squats in front of it, holds its paw with his right hand and lifts it, and at the same time issues the command "shake hands". Repeat this command and process, and reward it with some food after shaking hands, so it will learn quickly. Reach out your hand, give the command, and try to get the dog to put his paw up on his own. If the dog succeeds, reward him with food.

8. Down training

When the dog sits down, hold the dog’s neck with your right handOn the back frame, place your left hand behind the two front legs, apply force with your right hand, and push the dog's two front legs forward with your left hand to make the dog lie down, and at the same time follow the command "get down". After the dog lies down, reward him with dog food. Repeat this process until the owner calls out the command "get down" and the dog will get down obediently.