Many commands help make the lives of owners and pets easier, however, there are a few commands that may save your pet's life. The first is "Come" and the others are "Whoa" and "Leave it". These commands can help in situations where your dog is in danger of being hurt or killed from things such as things found on your walk to chasing a squirrel into the street. There are MANY different resources out there for learning how to teach your dog these commands, and the best way might be to take a beginning obedience class, however, we've included some great resources here from proven trainers.
1. "Come"
Whenever your dog hears this command, they should stop whatever they are doing and return to you. This command enables you to distract your dog from what they were fixated on, and redirects them to you.
Wikki How lesson with pictures
WOOFipedia directions
ASPCA article with directions
2. "Whoa!"
This is an invaluable command when your dog is running out into the street or chasing after another animal. If they have already crossed the street, this command gets them to stay put while you go get them rather than them trying to cross back across to you.
Wikki How lesson with pictures
Willow Creek has a great video tutorial
3. "Leave it"
This command has come in handy almost every day for owners with curious dogs. It can be used for something minor, such as when he or she is sniffing at something you want them to leave alone, like garbage on your walk or if you drop something on the floor while cooking. It can be used when you want your dog to avoid another dog or person as well. Most valuable, this comman can be used when you notice your dog starting to go after something dangerous like various household plants, cleaners that accidentally got left out, or that squirrel he is chasing into the street.
Caesar Milan's written tutorial
ASPCA article with directions
While there are many other commands that are important for your dog to know, we would argue that stay is also quite important, these three are ones that could save the life of your pet.
References:
WOOFipedia by the American Kennel Club
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Caesar's Way
Willow Creek Kennels
1. "Come"
Whenever your dog hears this command, they should stop whatever they are doing and return to you. This command enables you to distract your dog from what they were fixated on, and redirects them to you.
Wikki How lesson with pictures
WOOFipedia directions
ASPCA article with directions
2. "Whoa!"
This is an invaluable command when your dog is running out into the street or chasing after another animal. If they have already crossed the street, this command gets them to stay put while you go get them rather than them trying to cross back across to you.
Wikki How lesson with pictures
Willow Creek has a great video tutorial
3. "Leave it"
This command has come in handy almost every day for owners with curious dogs. It can be used for something minor, such as when he or she is sniffing at something you want them to leave alone, like garbage on your walk or if you drop something on the floor while cooking. It can be used when you want your dog to avoid another dog or person as well. Most valuable, this comman can be used when you notice your dog starting to go after something dangerous like various household plants, cleaners that accidentally got left out, or that squirrel he is chasing into the street.
Caesar Milan's written tutorial
ASPCA article with directions
While there are many other commands that are important for your dog to know, we would argue that stay is also quite important, these three are ones that could save the life of your pet.
References:
WOOFipedia by the American Kennel Club
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Caesar's Way
Willow Creek Kennels
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