What does the phrase "competent dog" mean? So they say about a smart dog. Of course, a dog is considered a friend of a person, only who is pleased to look after a stupid dog? It must be trained and trained. Let's list what should be included in the minimum training of the dog, and what commands she should know.
1. The universal team “Near”, which means that the dog should go near the owner.
2. The necessary command “To me”, in which the dog must immediately run to the owner.
3. Simple commands "Sit", "Place" and "Lie".
4. The Aport team, in which the dog must bring the item.
5. Mandatory command "Fu" - termination.
These commands are necessary to control the dog in everyday life. If you plan to practice with your dog yourself, be sure to prepare a muzzle for classes. You should get a collar. If you have a large dog, it is recommended to buy a strict collar. As for the leash, training the dog for teams may require a short leash (up to two meters) and a long leash
leash (five to eight meters). The command for the Aport dog will be more accessible if a specific item is available (a special stick with a dumbbell shape or her favorite toy). You should have an object for a specific designation of the "Place" command. It could be the mat your dog sleeps on. Remember, before you start training with a dog, you need to make sure that she knows her nickname well.
The command for the “Near” dog will be more understandable if during a walk you will speak it and hold the dog next to you with a short leash. Training of strong and very large dogs is best done in a strict collar. It is important to establish good contact with the animal. The dog should be willing to come to you. Remember that hunting is fun for a dog, so give it an interesting rest in the stadium. It should not be exhausted by endless learning.
The command “To Me” dog will be more pleasant to her if, at the moment of her approach to you, you will not immediately grab a leash on her. Treat her to a treat, compliment her, play with her.
The sit command must not be pronounced from a distance (at the start of the training). Keep the dog on a short leash next to you (left). Use a leash to help the dog complete the command. Speak words clearly, changing intonation and voice power. The team “Stand” and the command “Lie” are presented with the same method.
Being at a distance from the owner, the dog often breaks down and fits on its own. It must be taught to the Place team. They submitted it, then put the animal in its personal place, leave any thing next to the animal (except for the aport and the muzzle) and immediately leave. As soon as the dog runs up to you, slowly return with the dog to the abandoned thing and condemn the command. Put it next to the item and step back again. In addition, the owner is recommended to add characteristic gestures that should be shown with his right hand. This will allow you (in the future) to give commands to your dog without pronouncing key phrases. She will understand you with standard gestures.