Basic Dog Training – The 3 Vital Elements

Basic dog training is not difficult to implement and is something that you need to begin teaching your pooch as soon as you welcome him into your home.   However, the fundamentals of instructing your pet is more than just having him learn a few choice commands.  It’s a matter of obedience and making him understand and follow your rules.

The following three elements make up basic dog training:

1.    House breaking – Right from the start your puppy needs to realize that your home is not his toilet.  His elimination grounds are outside.  This must be enforced immediately to ensure quick results and to limit the number of indoor accidents.  Place him on a housetraining schedule and be consistent.

2.    Dominance training – Your dog needs to learn quickly that you are his master and the leader of the pack.  Dogs do not think in the same manner as humans.  All they understand is chain of command and their one goal is to be as high up on the ladder as possible.  If you do not make it clear to him that you are the alpha male he will not respect you as a leader, will choose to ignore your commands and will attempt to take the position from you.

It doesn’t matter if your canine is a little Chihuahua or a Rottweiler, as part of his basic dog training you have to dominate him by making it evident your needs, your wants and your desires come first all the time (I.E. walking through a door before he does, eating your meal before you feed him, etc.).  This is how you establish control over him and it makes him happier because he knows where his place is in your pack.

3.    Vital commands – A dog’s education needs to consist of – at the very least – the following 10 rudimentary commands:

•    Sit
•    Come
•    Stay
•    Wait
•    Down
•    Stand
•    Off
•    Heel
•    Leave It
•    Drop It

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