6 behavior tips and tricks every dog parent should know

It is crucial to teach your dog basic behavior skills as a dog parent. That will help keep your dog safe and make life easier for you. This blog post will discuss six behavior tips that every dog parent should know.

These tips include calming your dog, getting them to sit and stay, and coming when called. We will also teach you how to get your dog to leave things alone and lie down on command.

Training your dog on these basic behaviors can help make your life together much smoother! So, if you’re a dog parent, read on for some tips.

Calm down

If your dog is feeling anxious or excited, you can do a few things to help them calm down. First, avoid speaking in a high-pitched voice or using excessive hand gestures. That can excite your dog.

Instead, speak calmly and move slowly. You can also try giving your dog a massage or taking him for a walk. These activities can help soothe and calm your dog when it’s aggressive or simply anxious.

And if you’re wondering why a dog might become aggressive, there may be several reasons for that. Some of the most common include feeling threatened, startled, or defensive. If you think your dog is acting aggressively, it’s best to consult with a professional trainer or behaviorist.

Sit and stay

One of the most basic commands you can teach your dog is “sit.” Teach your dog this essential command, which you can use in many situations.

For example, if you’re at a restaurant and your dog is getting antsy, you can ask them to sit and stay. This will help keep your dog calm and out of trouble.

To teach your dog to “sit,” start by holding a treat in front of the dog’s nose. Once your dog smells the treat, slowly move it up and back so that its head follows the treat. Their bottom should naturally fall into a sitting position. Once your dog is in a sit, praise them lavishly and give them a treat!

To get your dog to “stay” in a sitting position, start by asking them to “sit.” Then, take a step back from them and say, “stay.”

If your dog stays still, give them a treat and praise. Ask your dog to sit if he gets up and start over again. With practice, your dog should be able to “stay” for longer periods.

Come when called

Another necessary behavior for your dog to know is “come.” This is an excellent command to have in your arsenal because it can help you keep your dog safe. For example, you can call them back if they’re off-leash and run into the street. To teach your dog to “come,” start by calling their name in a happy voice. When they look at you, praise them and give them a treat. Once they understand that coming to you results in a tasty reward, you can start adding the “come” command. Say “come,” and when your dog comes to you, praise him and give him a treat. 

Leave it

“Leave it” is another excellent behavior for your dog to know. You can use this helpful command in many different situations. For example, if your dog is sniffing around something they shouldn’t, you can tell them to “leave it.” To teach your dog to “leave it,” start by holding a treat in your hand and showing it to them. Then, say “leave it” and close your fist around the treat. If they try to get the treat from you, repeat the command and keep your fist closed. After a few seconds, open your hand and give them the treat. With practice, your dog will learn that when you say “leave it,” they should leave the item alone. In addition, you can also use the “leave it” command to teach your dog not to beg at the table.

Lie down

The “lie down” behavior is another one that can be helpful in many different situations.

If you’re at a park and your dog is getting too excited, you can ask them to lie down and relax.

To teach your dog this command, start by having your dog in a sitting or standing position. Then, hold a treat close to the ground and say, “lie down.”

As your dog lowers his head to the ground to get the treat, his body should follow. Give him a treat once your dog is down, and praise him lavishly!

Rollover

Now a fun one! The “rollover” behavior is a great party trick that your dog will love showing off. To teach your dog to “roll over,” start by having them in a lying-down position. Then, hold a treat above your dog’s head and say, “rollover.”

As your dog reaches for the treat, he should roll onto his side or back. When that happens, give the dog the treat. Repeat this process until your dog gets the hang of it. 

Once they do, you can start saying “roll over” without holding a treat. 

Remember to be patient with your furry friend. This behavior may take some time to perfect! 

Start with these six behavior tips

And there you have it! Six behavior tips and tricks every dog parent should know.

With some patience and practice, your dog will be a well-behaved pup in no time! We hope you have fun teaching your furry friend these six behavior tips.