here command for dogs?

Question

do you think it is important to teach a dog how to sit when they learn the here command?

So that when you tell them to "here" then the dog comes to you and sits? Or is that not important? If it is then how do you teach that without saying sit once they get to you?

Any suggestions on how to teach the "here" command?

Answer 1

It's really a matter of personal preference. My dog sits when she comes to me, because that's what they taught in obedience class. I think the most important thing to teach when a dog comes to you is that it come ALL the way to you, and lets you grab the collar - that can be an important safety issue. I used the command "come" instead of "here", but again that's a matter of personal preference.

The way I taught my dog to sit when she came to me was very simple, by using treats. When she comes, I position the treat over her head so she naturally sits to see the treat. Then I give her the treat. That helped sitting when called with the 'come' command become part of the command in her mind.

It's extremely important NEVER to correct your dog after it comes to you when you call it, and to save your 'here' command for the specific 'here' behavior of coming all the way to you and sitting. Use a different command if all you want is for the dog to get close to you, or come along with you, so you don't dilute or confuse your 'here' command. If you need to confine your dog, medicate it, or leash it to remove it from a situation where it is having fun, DO NOT call the dog to you - go and get it. Coming when you call should ALWAYS be a happy thing for your dog, if you want your dog to come quickly & reliably when you call.

This article explains how to teach a solid recall:
http://www.clickertraining.com/node/309

Answer 2

whatever you decide, just stay consistant with your commands.
Here always means here - whether it is come and sit or just come.

I taught here by SLOWLY..

1. Dog is onleash. Walk dog to a location. Say sit.
2. Wait for dog to sit.
3. If dog doesn't sit, correct dog.
4. repeat 1,2,3 - till the dog always sit.
5. say stay by putting hand in front of dog
6. walk away.
7. if dog doesn't stay - repeat 1,2,3,5,6
8. find a spot not too far from the dog.
9. Say "here", show treat, pull the leash.

Do this a couple of times, and you will be able to have the dog come without the dog being on leash.
Always make sure that the dog is HUNGRY before doing new lessons.

Answer 3

the here comand is very important cause you always have control then so if theres a problem you no that you can get your dog to come back to you ive found that the best way to teach this is with treats first get you dog interested in you let him no that coming back to you is fun and that its a rewarding experence make sure you dont shout if the dog dosnt listen no dog wants to return to an owner thats mad at him when you have you dog coming back then you bring in the sit when he comes to you show him that you have his treat to keep his attention but dont give it to him untill he sits soon he will do it automatically (the dog needs to the sit command) some people find using a clicker works better but its a personnal choice. you could always join an obediense class

Answer 4

It is important to teach your dog to sit. You certainly don't want him wandering off after he has come to you. Also if he is sitting, he is not very likely to be jumping up on you or someone you talk to.

The key to good obedience training is repition and reward. When working on obedience trainging about 15 minutes no more than twice a day should produce satisfactory results.

The first thing you need to teach is "SIT - STAY". With the dog by your left side you tell him to STAY. Walk out to the end of his 6 ft. leash. If the dog starts to move, place your hand in front of his face and say, 'STAY'. One word, and watch the tone of voice. Stand at the end of the leash for a few seconds - walk back to the dog (walk around behind him on his righ side so that when you stop he is on you left.

After he has masterd STAY while on leash, then get him to do it off leash.

Once he has masterd both SIT and STAY then you start working on COME or HERE. Same process - first on leash, then off leash.

And don't forget the positive reward.

Answer 5

On a recall, I always want my dogs to sit in front of me when they come. I use the "come" command for this. When I do recall work with a dog, I tell them to come and then when they get in front of me I make sure that they do a straight sit in front of me, then I will make them either finish right or finish left. It is easier for a GSD to do a right finish, but there are some dogs that can do a left finish with no problems at all.

Answer 6

put the dog on it's leash, tell the dog to come here, if it doesn't come over then give a gentle tug on the leash as a correction and try again. it's best if the dog does come over and sit beside you. if there was a stranger to your dog that came into the house it may not stay beside you if not told to sit. our youngest dog came to us at a year and a half old and he wasn't taught any commands by his breeder. so he goes and growls at anyone that comes in the house. working on the same thing.

Answer 7

Depends, do you want the dog to sit each time you call it?
You call the dog, when he comes you say ' sit ' when he does give him a treat. At the same time, use a hand signal. Eventually he will come and sit on his own without the treat cause he knows that's what is expected of him.
Never call a dog to you when you are angry or if you are going to reprimand him. Use a tone of voice that a dog would want to respond to, would want to come when called.

Answer 8

What every works best for you. Just keep working with he/she when it comes to you tell her to sit and maybe eventually he/she will learn it. It is a good thing to teach your dog.

Answer 9

the practise is the main.. no longer the particular words. My suggestion could be take the canine to obedience class and study the thank you to coach your canine. between the suitable "practise" classes I ever had replaced into an agility instructor who made us run a course with our canine... trick replaced into, we had tape over our mouths and our arms had to stay in our wallet.... in simple terms physique language and eye touch have been allowed... the canine did extra effective than as quickly as we've been all obtainable shouting instructions and throwing hand alerts. Edit: My decision for words: sit down stay- until I return to you and say you could flow Wait- anticipate the subsequent command right here- with the help of me Come- sit down in front of me Drop - abdomen to the floor from status/shifting Down - abdomen to the floor from sit down- bypass to sleep you'll be right here a on the same time as. Take provide carry- you'll be donning this for a on the same time as Heel- left component component- real component Spin- circle to the suitable turn- circle to the left go away it- do no longer even look at it ACK!- quit what you're doing NOW!

Answer 10

The best comand is not here but come when he/she obeys then sit and the dog will do this its a lot easier and the dog will learn quicker.