The Ten Basic Commands

"SIT', 'DOWN", "STAND", "STAY", "COME", "HEEL", "PLACE", 'GIVE", "DONT TOUCH", and "STOP".

The Frequency of Education Sessions: In order to maintain your dog’s interest, begin with an easy exercise, and congratulate him every time. When the dog has demonstrated that he understands, that is, he has executed the command five consecutive times, reduce the use of lures to 1 per three good actions. When the dog has mastered the target behavior, gradually reduce the number of treats to 1 per 2 good actions, 1 per 3, per 4, and so on. In the end the dog should execute between 10 and 20 commands before getting a treat. Proceed in the following manner, keeping in mind the dog's age, and the fact that a puppy’s attention span is shorter than an adult's.

2-3 minutes of education

2-3 minutes of games and exercises 2-3 minutes of education

2-3 minutes of games and exercises

Continue moving on to a new exercise, always keeping the preceding exercise in mind. We recommend 2 sessions of 15 minutes each. Each time you move onto another exercise, this means that the dog has mastered the previous one. It is important to reinforce the already-integrated exercises by dedicating 30% of each 15-minute session to the exercises already mastered, and the remaining 70% to new exercises. Normally, in very little time, a dog should have understood and mastered the ten basic commands. After all, position within the family hierarchy is a way of life.

Summary of the Education Process

Keep the education sessions short and frequent, and proceed gradually.
Avoid prolonging the sessions, in order lo maintain the dog's motivation.
End the sessions on a positive note.
Begin a new exercise in an area free of distractions.
The SR must be given at the precise moment that the dog delivers the correct response.
When the dog behaves well, reward him every time.
For the dog's best responses, allow for special treats.
Before rewarding the dog, increase the quality 01 response you require.
Expect that the dog must react faster, and that he must maintain his response longer. Postpone the reward so as to give him the time he needs to intensify his efforts.
If the dog regresses, don't hesitate to go back to a less demanding quality of response.
Practice generalization to consolidate what has already been learned.
Once you have obtained the desired response, begin decreasing the rewards, while maintaining verbal congratulations.
Wait for the dog to show you acceptable behavior repeatedly before rewarding him.

Remote Controlled Dog Trainer Using Spray Commander: Preliminary Remarks Programming the Remote Control Dog Training The dog's place within the family Socialization Causes for Dog Disobedience Rules and Notions of Behavior Indicators for Good and Bad Behavior Two Categories for Positive Reinforcement (Primary, Secondary) The "SOUND" Option on Spray Commander When to stop using the sound How to Reward a Dog When to use the Citronella Spray The Warning Feature on Spray Commander How to Use Correction Wisely Play During and After Training Session Never Let the Dog Win Stress and Your Dog The Ten Basic Commands Sequence Chart 1: Primary Training Phase Sequence Chart 2: Obedience Training How to Begin Obedience Training Obedience Training "SIT' when the dog is standing "DOWN" when the dog is seated "SIT" when the dog is lying down "STAND" 1 when the dog is seated "STAND" 2 when the dog is lying down "DOWN" when the dog is standing Consolidation Exercises Practice the commands from a distance Positive Association "STAY" Command The "STAY" command from a distance "HEEL" Command How to obtain desired results with a leash When the dog constantly tugs at the leash The Gentle Leader Collar for Dogs "DON’T TOUCH" Command Biting Dog Games "STOP" Command Spray Commander: A Short-Term Training Tool Re-Educating Your Dog Dealing with Unacceptable Behavior How to Evaluate a Problem Counter-conditioning and systematic desensitization 2. Systematic desensitization 3. Immersion Problems with Soiling Possible causes for soiling Fears and phobias Urinating by submission or excitement How to solve the problem The importance of a cage in education for soiling Should you catch your dog in the act Underlying reasons most frequent in dealing with soiling problems: The pack leader controls the food Examples of dominant behavior How lo introduce your dog to strangers Dog Destruction Possible causes for destruction Games and investigating the environment The dog that demands attention How to prevent destruction Before leaving the house Make sure that the dog gets enough exercise How to Prevent Chasing or Running Away Typical causes for running away or chasing Game investigation social contact Procedure to counter chasing The dog that Jumps and Grabs at People Picking up or Stealing Objects How to Stop Your Dog from Stealing Coprophagia - The dog that eats his stools The Agitated, Excitable Dog The Dog Cries to Obtain Attention or Food Separation anxiety Treating Separation Anxiety Separation Anxiety Steps 4-5 Separation Anxiety Steps 6-8 Conclusion regarding Separation Anxiety Fear of men The difference between a fearful dog and a dominant aggressive dog Fear of certain people or other dogs How the Dog reacts to Change Automobile Rides Dog Tricks and Games The search for a person or an object : "Bring to", "Bring the in" "SNIFF / FETCH" Game "JUMP" Game "ROLL OVER" Trick "GIVE YOUR PAW" "THERE'S A BISCUIT ON YOUR NOSE!" How to establish limits with Spray Barrier How to prevent the dog from leaving his territory and running away Excessive barking How are undesirable behaviors reinforced? Feline Problems Feline vocalisation Inappropriate Elimination Behavior Inappropriate Spraying in Cats Aggression among Cats How to select a good educator if you need help Dog Behavior Glossary

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