1. The ABCs of Dog Obedience Training
Are You the Alpha Dog?
The ABCs of Dog Obedience Training

2. Are You Really the Pack Leader In your House?

3. In This Class, We Will Explore
Three most important traits of successful dog trainers
Proper tools and equipment
Reward choices
Two things you do with your dog every day

4. Correct handler position Basic commands Heel, Sit, Down, Stay, Come
A TRAINED dog is a HAPPY dog!

5. Tools to Train Your Dog Commitment Time (20-30 minutes per day)
Patience
Training collar
Leather leash
Treats

6. Training Collar and Leash
Place correctly around dog’s neck
“P” shape over head and on to dog’s neck
Leather Leash
Leather is easier on hands
Chain leashes are dangerous

7. Treats
Your dog receives lots of praise and a treat when he models the correct behavior.
A treat can be
Food
A favorite ball or toy
Play time

8. Keep in Mind When you are with your dog, you do one of two things:
You train him or You untrain him

9. Handler Correct Position
Stand up straight
Dog on left side
Leash in left hand
Right arm by side

10. Basic Commands Heel Sit Down Stay Come Get dog’s attention
Say dog’s name
Give command once
Step out with left foot
Give lots of praise
Example: “Duke, heel” and step forward with left foot

11. Basic Commands Heel Sit Down Stay Come Get dog’s attention
Say dog’s name
Give command once
Gently pull up on collar
Give lots of praise
Example: “Rocky, sit” and gently pull up on collar.

12. Basic Commands Heel Sit Down Stay Come Get dog’s attention
Say dog’s name
Give command once
Gently pull down on collar
Give lots of praise
Example: “Ranger, down” and gently pull down on collar.

13. Basic Commands Heel Sit Down Stay Come Step in front of dog
Get dog’s attention
Say dog’s name
Give command once
Put hand in front of nose
Give lots of praise
Example: “Cannon, stay” and put hand in front of dog’s nose.

14. Basic Commands Heel Sit Down Stay Come Give dog “Stay” command
Step out to leash length
Get dog’s attention
Say dog’s name
Give command once
Gently tug on leash
Give lots of praise
Heel
Sit
Down
Stay
Come
Example: “Slater, come” and gently tug on leash.

15. A Trained Dog is a Happy Dog! Heel Sit Down Stay Come Time Patience
Rewards
Bond
Love
Heel
Sit
Down
Stay
Come
is a Happy Dog!