What commands teach puppy?

Question

I know this is a stupid question and I am a terrible dog owner to ask it, but what would be some good commands to teach my puppy to become more docile and cooperative around the house. He is actually pretty good now because he can, sit, stay, come to go his kennel on command but I am wondering if you have any other things I should teach him? I ordered a dog training book for Dummies.

Answer 1

Adding to sit, stay, and come, I also taught my dog lay down, lay his head down after he's laying down, "go long" (he runs in the opposite direction like he's going to recieve a football pass), dance (jumps on his hind legs), sit pretty (sits with his front paws up), and "back your *** up" (he walks backwards quickly) ... I dunno how docile those would make him ... I'm working on teaching him to retrieve slippers without thinking we're playing fetch.

Answer 2

That's a great book that you ordered. It was written by a great trainer, and you'll get lots of help from it - all positive, which means that they won't be recommending choke collars and intimidation techniques to "control" your dog. Instead, science has found that reward-based training ("operant conditioning") is a much more effective way to show your dog what you want, and what you don't want.
Anyhow, this isn't a stupid question. You could work on a "go to your mat" trick, which is similar to the "go to your kennel" that you've already taught. Use the crate mat or a towel and reward him whenever he sets foot on it. Don't call this behavior anything until he's going to his mat and lying down. Don't forget to release him from this - an "OK!" or similar will do.
Of course, giving a dog lots of physical and mental stimulation will help a lot. A puppy or young dog shouldn't be expected to be docile and calm all of the time - they've got to blow off some steam from time to time, and play with other dogs. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

I think what you've taught your puppy is great. Maybe you should also try teaching him - as I call it - "Go Lay Down." I use this when I'm in the kitchen and my dog is bugging me. I tell her to 'go lay down' and she has learned to walk over to the mat by the back door and lay down. Pick a good spot that's still close to where you are going to be (so she can see you) and start teaching her (using treats) that when you say 'go lay down' she needs to walk over to that spot (it's nice to have a mat or rug there) and lay down. Hope this helps! Oh, and good call on the dog training book for Dummies - it will really help.

Answer 4

You sound fine to me take him to a dog handling class.HE will learn to respect you exercise him regularly ,this will balance out his energy,and make him calmer in the home.Teach him to walk on the lead inside the house ,placing obstacles that he can walk round.this will help him get used to being out in public.Socialize him with other people and this will give him confidence.Another good book has been written by Victoria Stillwell.

Answer 5

for a pup, that sounds pretty good! Id say, if hes old enough, start on taking him for walks, teaching him to heel. Also, make sure he doesnt chew. bad habit to break!

Answer 6

Definitely teach your puppy "Give it" and "Drop it". That'll help if that ever get into something dangerous.