WHY YOU SHOULD TRAIN YOUR DOG(part 3)

At 12 weeks old,a puppy is ready to attend school-your school of pet tricks,that is.training sessions should be held at least twice a day and last about 15 minutes each time.Try to hold these classes in the same location so as not to disorient the dog.In time,you will be able to venture in to new areas.Know what kind of treat your dog enjoys so that efforts will be made to please you.The treats should be small so that you can hand out a lot of them

'COME HERE'-this is the most vital command a dog should learn since he needs to actually be with you to perform all the other tricks.First,whenever you ask the dog to come to you,it has to be agrreable for the animal.If you call him over to kick him around,he will eventually associate coming to you with pain,and won't ever come to you.Stand a short distance from the dog with his favourite toy in plain view.Call his name and as he starts walking toward you,say,'COME HERE'.Up on reaching you,give him a treat.Soon,the words come here will be linked with the action.

HEEL-Heeling is when you want the dog at your feet,on the left.To achieve this,hold the leash loosely.Start walking and give the leash a stiff tug as you say'heel'.The dog will follow you.Praise him with a 'good boy' whenever he obeys.Continue walking in differernt directions all the while saying 'heel' and tugging on the leash.