Which commands should i teach my dog?

Question

What commands should i teach my dog.

my seven week puppy currently knows how to
ask to go outside
sit
no
and come

i still want to teach it to
stay


which other commands should i teach it..

Answer 1

As may as you can. Get a couple of books called Teamwork I and Teamwork II. They teach you to teach your dog to turn lights on and off, to get stuff for you when you ask for it by name, and all kinds of neat stuff. The books were written for people training service dogs, but anybody can teach their dogs the stuff.

Learning is a life long experience. It shouldn't stop with stay.

Answer 2

The command "stay" is redundant, sit means sit.

Everything is based on three actions, moving toward you, moving away from you, and remaining stationary.
Remember that with a dog when all else fails say "sit", so for the life of your dog "sit" will always be your control command.
That means teach "sit" first.
Second (because it is the easiest for the dog to understand) teach the dog to move away from you. "Kennel" is the easiest command to do this with simply by teaching the dog to get into it's crate at night.
Third is to teach recall. I simply use the word "heel" for recall. The reason I do this is because I also teach "push-pull" for lining a dog, and in push-pull "heel" means back up and turn to the left. "Here" means move forward and turn to the right. That way I can turn the dog in either direction even tho' I remain stationary.

Answer 3

Down, Heel up, Be quiet, Wait, Go back the other way(thats what I use so my dog untangles himself on walks.) Dont be rude(meaning dont bark at other people or dogs) Come, Drop(the ball/toy etc), In the house, leave it, go for a pee, go for a poo.... and No digging!.

And just for fun... shake a paw, pony up(like heel up except they pop out from between your legs) Bang(play dead), speak, spin, rollover, jump, under, figure eight(in and out between your legs) Up, Gimme kisses, get the ball bring it here.

Those are just a few of the commands and phrases I have found it useful, fun and challenging to teach to my dog.

Answer 4

It looks like you have a lot of good information on here already about the mushing commands. I don't sled mine, but imagine it would be just like anything and lots of repitition and positive reinforcement, and probably a lot of individual training first. However, as far as being in the house they are probably just going crazy because it is new and exciting, and something different. These dogs get very excited easily, and are destructive this way. A lot of people leave their dogs outside, I think with such a big pack and as long as they have shelter and attention they would be fine. I have noticed that it seems like they develop their preference to how they were bred/raised as young puppies (before 9 weeks). I have one who came from a not-so-great breeder who I am sure left them outdoors all the time, and she loves being outside. But my others were raised in houses, and want to be in here with me more often (unless it is snowing, then I've lost them all). I personally like mine inside, because I feel like they are not part of the family if they are outdoors all the time. If you felt like this, you could keep them indoors (prob starting in smaller groups with so many so you can manage the destruction) and they would get more used to it, but would probably still want to spend a lot of time outside since that is how they were raised. If it doesn't bother you to only see them when you are outside, and they get plenty of attention and have shelter, leave them outside if they prefer it. I really think it is only "cruel" to keep the dogs outside when people chain them up, give them no attention or shelter, and won't let them in when they want in. If the dog prefers it outside, let them stay out if you are comfortable with it and know they are safe (i.e. good fence, not too hot, etc). Good luck with your sledding experiences! I am sure they will all love it.

Answer 5

You should start with sit, then sit and down. Then progress to stay them come. Ask to go outside is not a command thats a trained behavior no is not a command its a disapline statement.

Answer 6

These are the one's that Mine know:
They can:
1. Sit
2. Stay
3. Shake
4. Down(Lay Down)
5. High Five
6. Speak
7. Whisper(A Low growl)I taught her this cause I hate it when she barks so instead she does this
8. RollOver
9. Go Outside
10. Come
And Too Many More to name....lol

Answer 7

My dogs are the curious exploring type, so wait and sit are the two most often used. Wait allows me to open my front door without the dogs making a run for it. For me sit is the same as stay - they aren't supposed to move until I tell them to.

Answer 8

That is very good for a seven week old puppy. Walking by your side without pulling is a good exercise.

Answer 9

Lay down is a useful command, and shake is really cute.

Answer 10

go to your pet store like PetSmart and find a book on dog training. and one on trick training. also one on clicker training. also find a dog trainer in your area could help you.