Important Commands In Doberman Obedience Coaching

The real reason why we’d like our Dobermans to have obedience training is for better communication.  Since humans don’t know how to puppy-talk or doggy-talk.  We teach our dog to realize our words and follow them.  These are some vital commands we will be able to teach our dogs that’s helpful in everyday living. 

“Leave it!”

This command is the most important command since it will save you from suit.  This is when you want your dog to put down something or divert his attention to something else.  Well, this is sort of hard.  If your Doberman is about to chasing a kid, Say ‘Leave it’; then restrain them or turn them around.  Make sure that you have diverted his attention to something else.  That will be you.  You can also use this command when you see your dog gnawing the paper, or ransacking the rubbish can. 

“Sit”

When you teach your dog to sit, simply say “Sit” then push his back part with one hand while you pull the leash on your other hand.  Repeat the process till the dog responds without pushing his back.  Make sure to reward your dog with food or praise when he’s sitting. 

“Stay”

Here, you may potentially need someone else to hold the little puppy while you command.  First is to inform your dog the “sit” command.  Once he is seated, tell him “stay” and the second person will hold the little dog while you walk 10 steps away from you.  You could raise your hand while you are saying the command for him to link the hand gesture as “stay” command.  Repeat the method until the dog obeys but limit it to 5 times a day for your Doberman to put up with it. 

“Come”

Once your dog has learned the “Stay” command, simply tell your dog to “Come”.  If he does not, ask the second person to poke the dog forward.  Make efforts to give him food treats or praise when he has reached you.  You can also train the “stay” and “come” command at the same time. 

Tips:

During Doberman training, ensure you are consistent on your use of words and your rewards.  Never punish for mistakes but instead rewards.  This will galvanize your Doberman to delight you more than fear the training if it is associated with harm.  Always give rewards to every followed command or wanted result.  You may either use pats and praises or food treats as reward.  Do not reward for shoddy performance, because it will lead on to shoddy obedience.

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