Core Obedience Training Dogs: Sit, Stay, Come, Heel

Obedience Training for Dogs is an important part of dog training. You can train your dog at home with commands like: come, go, follow, half-sit, wait, in place, and shake hands. Pick methods that suit your dog's learning style for the best results.

Dog obedience training is key for all other training. So, everyone should practice the topics in this chapter more. These successful obedience training techniques create strong foundations.

Puppy obedience training helps you build a strong bond with your dog. This makes it easier for both of you to get along.

Let your dog trust you first

Before starting puppy obedience training, the dog owner should ensure the dog likes and trusts them. According to Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, building trust through positive interactions is the foundation for all successful dog training. It's important to remove any feelings of strangeness quickly. So how to make a dog like you? The simplest way is: petting - one of the fundamental dog obedience training tips.

Do you remember what you loved most when you were a little baby? "Dog Knowledge Encyclopedia" I believe many of you will think of "mother's touch before going to bed"? Warm, gentle, really warm~~ In fact, it is the same for dogs. Touching is the easiest way to express your gratitude and love. How to do it specifically?

Step 1: The initial action must be gentle. The owner can sit on the ground and let the puppy lie on his legs. After it stops moving and gradually becomes familiar with your smell, start to stroke it. Start along the back, then try to touch the front paws, abdomen, hind legs, and tail.

Step 2: After the dog gradually adapts, you can touch the dog's jaw. Be gentle and check if the dog has any impatient reaction, such as erect ears. At this time, you should pause to prevent the dog from getting angry and biting you.

Step 3: If the puppy is used to being petted, you can try to do some closer tests, such as opening the puppy's mouth. If this process does not go smoothly, you can give it food to attract its attention.

Finally, you can pick up the puppy. First, use one hand to hold its chest and front legs to prevent it from moving, and the other hand to support its hips. If the dog struggles when you pick it up, don't stand up too quickly, just like you will feel uncomfortable if you do an elevator too quickly. After its feet leave the ground, try to hold it in your arms so that it will feel safer!

Kind tips:

• At the beginning, try to keep the puppy at the same height as you, so that it can stand or lie naturally. Don't hold it too hard. Food and soft talk can distract it from its tension. Practice more, at least once a day.
• Every puppy has a very sensitive area during obedience training for puppies. When you touch it, it will twist its body or have other resistance behaviors. At this time, you can attract its attention with food while gently stroking its sensitive area until it adapts.

Shake hands

Shaking hands is the first lesson in dog obedience training at home. It is a basic training and very simple: as long as the dog owner puts his hand in front of the dog's feet, the dog will actively shake hands with the owner.

The handshake game has one simple goal in dog training. The dog owner needs to teach the dog that "shake hands" or "extend your hand" means to lift its feet. It's that straightforward.

Step 1: First, let the dog sit facing the owner. Then the owner holds a snack in one hand and spreads the other hand on the floor. (What kind of snack? I'll pour it out. Anything is fine, as long as the dog likes it~)

Step 2: When the dog sits down, the owner says "handshake" to it, and then taps one of its front paws. If the dog's front paw is natural, you should take the opportunity to hold the dog's front paw. Don't forget to reward the dog with snacks at this time.

Step 3: What if the dog doesn't respond? Boss, be more flexible. You can move your fingers to attract the dog's attention. Once the dog stretches out its paw and touches your hand, reward the dog with snacks. (There's nothing you can do about it. Dogs love to eat. Haha.)

Step 4: Lift your hands slightly off the ground and repeat the training process. Of course, as long as the dog completes the handshake action, you should continue to feed the dog snacks, otherwise it will not do it.

Step 5: Now you can gradually raise your hand until you reach a satisfactory height. That's it, it's ok.

The handshake training is very simple. Generally, a smart dog can master it in ten minutes, while a dumb dog can master it in one or two hours. Then, you just need to repeat the process over and over again, and then you can slowly remove the snacks. Finally, the dog will actively "shake hands" after hearing the command.

Come here

"Come" training is essential in obedience training for unruly dogs. We hope that through this training, the dog can return to the owner as soon as possible from a distance. If you often take your dog out to play, you must master this among core dog obedience training tips. Otherwise, if the dog becomes "discarded" when you go out to play in the future and cannot be called back at all, you will be very anxious.

1. Give the "come" signal first. After saying "come," use a gesture like calling a child. Stretch your right hand forward, palm down, and move it up and down. If the dog does not hear clearly or does not notice, continue to repeat the "come" command and use the gesture at the same time.

2. If the dog stays still, gently pull the leash. The trainer will step back to let the dog approach. Once the dog comes over, offer some encouragement.

3. When the dog knows the command "come," the owner can stay some distance away. They shouldn’t pull the leash. Instead, they can give the command and use gestures, allowing the dog to finish the action. Once the dog learns, you can command the dog to complete the action without gestures, just by command.

Basic requirements:

1. Determine the command first. In the early stage of training, you must first let the dog remember the command clearly. Generally, it is "come" or "return". The dog owner cannot change it at will during training. Otherwise, the dog will not remember it.

2. When training, you can put a retractable leash on your dog. If the dog doesn’t obey right away, tighten the leash. Then, gently pull the dog to your side while saying "come" and using the gesture.

3. During training, if the dog does not come over, you can consider professional pet obedience classes for persistent issues. When the dog comes to you, please give verbal rewards.

Standing

Like "sit" and "lie down", "stand" training is also a core training. When training, start by having the dog sit. Then, gently pull the leash. Give the "stand" command while stretching your right arm toward the dog, palm up. Reward the dog as soon as it stands.

Then the owner should gradually leave the dog's side to allow the dog to stand for a longer time. On this basis, the dog will gradually develop the ability to stand according to gestures or commands and last for a certain period of time.

For obedience training for unruly dogs, stand training requires patience. Note: For complex cases, consider advanced obedience training programs.

Specific training methods for standing:

1. The training method is: when the dog sits down, put the food in front of its nose and let it smell it.

2. Slowly move the food farther away so that the dog can see it but cannot touch it, and guide the dog to stand up. Then the dog owner gives the "stand" command and gesture (right arm extended in the direction of the dog, palm facing up), and when the dog stands up, give a reward.

3. Once the dog stands up, the owner gives it the food in his hand as a reward. Then add commands and gestures to gradually familiarize it with this training.

Training Command Comparison:

additional points:

• If the dog stands for too long, it may cause damage to its lumbar spine. Therefore, do not let the dog stand at attention for too long.

• When training, first let the dog sit down, and the owner should gradually leave the dog's side to make the dog stand for a longer time. On this basis, gradually develop the dog's ability to stand according to gestures or commands and to last for a certain period of time.

• If the dog cannot stand up instinctively, how can you teach it? You may try advanced dog training techniques. You can control it with a dog leash. Use just the right amount of force. Don’t pull too hard, or you might push the dog. Also, don’t pull too lightly, or the dog may struggle to stand. Timing and strength are very important.

Using the methods described above, plus the proper amount of force when you pull the collar upward, you can make the dog stand up steadily. If the dog isn’t very obedient during training, try using tasty treats, like beef jerky. Lure it to stand up. Talk to the dog and gradually increase the time it stays upright.

Follow

Check out the dogs in the arena. They follow their handlers closely, like shadows. Now, look at some friends walking their dogs. Those dogs are pulling their handlers along. Why is there such a big difference? It's not the dogs' fault, it's the training's fault.

The dog's rushing behavior requires successful obedience training techniques. Therefore, training the dog to "follow the foot" and not be rushed outside is a dog skill that many dog owners dream of.

1. Determine the direction first. Before we start the accompanying practice, we should first think about which side we usually let the dog walk on. I recommends that you let it walk on the right side, because the road has side traffic, so it is generally safer to walk on the right side.

2. Put a leash on the dog and start moving forward. If the dog exceeds your pace or runs around, you can use the leash to make the dog return to you or move forward along the predetermined route.

3. If the dog reacts violently, don't rush to let the dog move forward. Let the dog sit first. Once the dog is stable, ask the owner to pat the side of their feet. This signals the dog to follow them.

4. When walking, the dog may rush ahead because it sees other dogs. At this time, the dog owner should immediately tighten the leash, and the dog will stop. When the dog stops, the owner stops too. They call the dog's name to get its attention. Then, the owner lets the dog smell the snack in their hand. After that, they start walking slowly again.

5. When the dog walks naturally beside the owner's feet, you can try to let go of the front leash and walk together. Remember to encourage it, pat it and talk to it.

Kind tips:

• Shaking the rope: Advanced dog training techniques show that shaking the rope sends clear signals. It might seem simple, but this action actually instructs the dog. A well-trained dog does not need any commands at all, as long as you gently move the rope. This is why dogs are obedient in competitions, and everything depends on the rope. Therefore, this action must not be ignored in daily training.

• Comfort, encourage and praise: The same obedience may be expressed in completely different ways. If the training is not good, the dog may behave mechanically, rigidly or helplessly. If the training is good, the dog may behave lively, excited and happy. What kind of dog do you want? Remember, praise and encouragement are necessary and should come from the heart.

• Training time: At the beginning of training, 3 to 5 minutes each time is enough, and it can be extended to more than 10 minutes later. It should be like a game, and never let the dog get disgusted. Imagine that when we want the dog to focus on the instructor during training, how long can she last? Therefore, the time must be mastered, but you can train multiple times a day.

Sit down

For puppy obedience training, "sit", "stand" and "lie down" are the three basic trainings. the "sit" command uses food motivation. These best obedience training methods create positive associations. Let's learn the "sit" training below.

I have read many "sit" training methods introduced in China before, most of which use collar training. But a few days ago, I found the "food sit method" introduced by a British dog trainer in a book. I think it is very good, so I would like to share it with you:

1. The dog owner can first take out a piece of food and put it on the dog's nose to let it smell it. Then slowly raise the small piece of food over the dog's head. At this time, the puppy will naturally raise its nose and its head will naturally tilt back following the food.

2. Keep your hand still while holding the food. The puppy will find it easier to get food while sitting than standing. The puppy will naturally sit down. If the puppy jumps up to grab the food, you can put the food down a little.

3. Once the puppy's buttocks touch the ground, you can give it a reward. Then repeat the training and add the command "sit".

4. How to train a dog to sit for a long time? The owner can order the dog to sit facing the owner and slowly move one to two steps away from the dog. If the dog shows signs of wanting to move when the owner moves, the "sit" command should be repeated to make the dog sit back in the original position.

Kind tips:

• In the initial stage of training, the dog is only required to stay still for 10 seconds, and then it should be rewarded immediately. You can gradually increase the time the dog sits. Use training methods to help consolidate and improve this skill, aiming for 1-2 minutes.

• To train the sitting delay, slowly increase the distance between the dog and the owner. Use a mix of moving closer and farther away. Keep doing this until the dog can stay seated even when it’s 20 meters away.

• Once the dog can follow commands well in a quiet place, you can begin training it in a busier environment. This helps the dog learn to ignore distractions better. In tricky situations, a dog can easily react to outside distractions. So, use gentle methods to help the dog adjust over time.

Lying down

"Lie down" continues after sitting in obedience training for dogs. For stubborn cases, advanced obedience training programs offer specialized solutions.

"Lie down" is a training action that can be continued after the dog learns to sit. Learning to "lie down" is very simple. As long as there are some delicious snacks as encouragement, the dog will learn this action quickly.

The "lying down" action should be performed after the "sitting down" action is learned. There are two methods for training:

1. The owner stands to the dog's right, facing it. He holds food in his right hand and slowly moves it down in front of the dog. While doing this, he says "lie down" and gently pulls the leash down to encourage the dog. When the food in your hand is about to touch the ground, the dog will also lie down to eat the snack.

2. When the dog is about to lie down, you need to shout the command to the dog: "Lie down! When the dog lies down, reward it with food in time. Later, as the conditioned reflex is formed, gradually cancel the reward and stimulation.

3. Another method is to have the dog sit. Then, the owner squats down. They should hold the dog's two front limbs with both hands. Next, stretch the limbs forward. Finally, press the dog's shoulder blades with the left arm. The dog will lie down, and food should be rewarded at this time. Train the dog at a distance using hand gestures. Use these: left arm down, palm forward, palm down, and swinging up and down. This improves action, extends command distance, and helps the dog lie down for over 5 minutes on command.

Kind tips:

• If the dog does not lie down, try to gently pull the leash downwards to make it lie down slowly, but do not pull too hard to avoid hurting the dog.

• When your dog finishes an action, don’t forget to give it a snack as encouragement immediately.

• Avoid practicing lying down and sitting down together too often in training. This helps prevent the dog from forming bad habits, like lying down or sitting down automatically.

Waiting

"Wait" is crucial in obedience training for puppies. "Wait" is one of the important basic trainings. Repeated training until the dog can obey this command can prevent the dog from doing bad or dangerous behaviors in advance. Moreover, this training is more useful for some dogs who are particularly active on weekdays.

1. Let the dog wear a collar, give it the command "sit", then make a "stop" gesture to the dog and let it wait. If it moves, start over, if it doesn't move, continue to encourage it, and keep doing it until the dog can stay still for 2 minutes.

2. Step back 1 to 2 steps. Let the dog stay. If it tries to get up, stop and make the "stop" gesture. Wait until the dog settles again, then keep moving back.

3. During this process, you need to keep talking to the dog and still make the "stop" gesture to let it wait.

"The dog doesn't need to stay in the 'waiting position' for too long, 2 minutes is enough"

4. When the dog waits in one spot and meets your expectations, go back and give it food. This encourages the dog to learn that you can leave while it waits.

Once you learn this training, taking your dog out will be easier. Whether you're waiting to cross the road or chatting with friends, your dog won't run around.

Leash training is important

Basic information of traction rope:

Why do we talk about the leash first? Because it is the most important tool for controlling dogs. Whether it is used properly is related to whether the dog can be controlled well, and it is also related to the dog's physical health and safety.

The most commonly used leashes are "collar leashes" and "chest harness leashes". There’s been some debate about leashes. Generally, "collar leashes" give better control over dogs than "chest harness leashes." However, "collar leashes" also have their shortcomings, which is that they are easier for dogs to break free.

Collar leash

Yes! Collar-style leashes provide better control over dogs.

No! When the dog rushes forward, the chest-back leash will compress its bones and internal organs, causing health risks.

Chest and Back Traction Rope

Yes! The chest harness will not get stuck in the dog's throat and make it difficult for it to breathe.

No! Collar-type leashes are easy to break free and may cause accidents.

Rope training

No dog likes wearing a leash at first. Their neck is their "lifeline." Every dog has to adapt. A well-trained dog may look awkward with a leash. In contrast, an excited dog often acts like a "cat-dog" when leashed. Generally, the tightness of the leash for dogs should be: enough to fit a finger in but not to be taken off directly.

Let’s start practicing indoors:

1. When you first put the leash on the dog, you must coax it and be gentle. If the dog refuses, do not force it to be put on. At this time, you should squat down, talk to it, soothe it, tickle it, and then slowly put it on.

2. After putting it on, don't rush to lead it for a walk, but play with it to let it get used to the thing on its neck. When leading it, it is best to have food or its favorite toys in your hand. Lead the dog with your left hand, hold the food or toy with your right hand, face the dog, walk backwards, shake the leash gently, and say to the dog gently: "Come! Baby! Come! Follow me! Good boy! Really good boy!".

3. If the dog is resisting, stop, squat down and talk to the dog, touch and comfort it. Notice why I specifically said to squat down to communicate with the dog? That's because dogs are more afraid of tall things. You can also observe for yourself, when you squat down, is your dog more excited? Men are taller and more powerful than women, which is one of the reasons why dogs prefer to play with women.

4. When your dog can follow you for a few steps, you must encourage it in time, with food, words, or animals, don't forget to be sincere! If some dogs are sensitive, put the leash around their neck. Let them play with it alone. Once they're no longer afraid, continue the training. For resistant dogs, later incorporate advanced dog training techniques.

After the indoor success, let's learn some outdoor rope climbing skills:

1. Take the dog to a relatively open place outside the home, put it down with the leash tied, walk 2 meters away and let it come over. Do not force the dog to come over, but call the dog's name, take pictures, etc. At this time, the leash is in a loose state. If the dog won't move, the owner can pick up the leash. Then, gently pull it to guide the dog. Also, offer some snacks to tempt it to walk closer.

2. At this time, you can pick up the leash and continue to walk forward slowly. The leash is still in a loose state. Walk forward slowly within the speed that the dog can keep up. If the dog performs well, you can give appropriate rewards halfway.

3. The training time should be controlled within 10 minutes and can be repeated twice a day for several consecutive days.

Here are some notes on rope training:

• Use effective obedience training techniques: loose leashes and positive reinforcement. A loose leash is better than a tight one. This is what we emphasize, don't use the leash to force the dog, the leash that is always tight is easy to resist. You should be careful not to let the leash that is too long trip you and the dog.

• Use gestures to guide your dog to turn. First, turn your body in the direction you want. Then, loosen the leash a bit while giving commands. The dog will generally understand.

• Use toys to get your dog’s attention. If your dog gets easily distracted, bring their favorite sound-making toys when you go out. You can also use these toys to guide them.

• If you need to control your dog, use a shorter leash for a very agitated pup. Walk next to a fence or flower bed to help manage their excitement. In dangerous moments, the owner can use his body to help control the dog.

How to use a dog leash to train a dog?

First, hold the noose tightly in your right hand, keeping it appropriately loose, and hold the rope with your left hand at your left waist. Advanced dog training techniques emphasize: Never keep leashes tight long-term! The rope should be slightly drooping from the dog's collar, keeping a certain amount of looseness. The owner must pay attention to the dog's position and the rope's tension. If not, dog training won't work.

One of the most common mistakes in dog training is that the owner, in order to keep the dog in the right position, often pulls the rope tight. In this way, the dog's neck is always under the pressure of the rope. When you want to correct the dog's behavior, pulling the rope is useless because the dog can no longer tell the difference.

When training a dog or taking it for a walk, the dog should be on one side of the owner and facing the same direction. If the dog ignores the owner and runs straight ahead by pulling the rope at will, it means that the owner is not attractive to the dog and is not trustworthy. In this case, training becomes very necessary.

Here’s how:

When the dog pulls the leash to go a certain way, the owner should lead it in the opposite direction. They can turn or walk back and forth on the road. In short, the owner leads the dog.

Secondly, when the dog is about to pull the rope to run forward, the owner should pull the rope back suddenly to strangle the dog's neck. The owner's strength and timing at this moment are very important. He should suddenly apply pressure on the dog's neck and then release the rope.

Here are the basic uses of the traction rope:

• Choose to start training in the living room. Even dogs that have never worn a collar will rarely feel disgusted. But before putting a leash on it, let it sniff carefully first.

• Let the dog sit on the right side of the owner's body. The owner holds the leash in his left hand and lifts the middle part of the leash with his right hand. Do not let the leash hang randomly in front of the dog.

• The owner takes a step with his right leg first, then gives the dog a command to move forward and lures it with food in his hand. It will naturally follow the owner. If it runs, the owner should gently pull the leash back.

• Note that the owner is only pulling the leash backwards to signal the dog, so there is no need to use too much force.

• If the dog follows successfully, you should give it food rewards and let it go from one room to another and practice shuttling between the rooms.

• If the dog jumps up and rushes forward quickly, you should stop it sternly, make it sit down, and start the exercise again.

• If the dog suddenly turns in another direction, you can grab its collar with your hand and pull it back.

Kind tips:

One thing you must pay attention to during rope training is that you must not keep the leash tight for a long time! Otherwise, the dog will not be able to tell when it is right and when it is wrong. Then the above dog training methods will be ineffective.

Training dogs to be obedient

Many friends have this worry: My dog is too naughty, how can I train the dog to be obedient?

Although puppies look docile, they can turn the house upside down once they get naughty, which is a headache for many dog owners. So how do you train a dog to be obedient? How can you make a puppy a good kid that everyone loves?

Solve disobedience using these dog obedience training tips:

Mainly rely on gestures and intonation to train dogs to be obedient

Dogs aren't very smart, so they often struggle to understand their owners. I recommend using gestures and tone when training your dog. If a puppy poops anywhere, first tell it to stop. Then, make a gesture. You can say "no" and raise your hand like a "hit" gesture.

How to train a dog to be obedient?

Let us give you an example to introduce how to train a dog to be obedient:

When guests visit, everyone chats happily. The dog gets excited, sniffing around their feet. This often makes guests feel nervous. If you can stop the dog and let it leave at this time, not only will the dog appear to be well-educated, but you will also feel very proud.

To get this effect, stand in front of the dog. Say "Don't move" and push your hand forward to gesture rejection.

If the dog wants to move, hold it forward. Say "Don't move." Point to the doghouse. Then say "Go back." Pull the dog into the house and tell it not to move. If the dog wants to escape, hold it down and say "No" firmly.

Training Reward Guide:

Finally, remember to encourage the puppy

Generally, after repeated training, the dog will be able to return to the nest according to the command. At this time, the dog owner will give the dog caress and rewards in time. After repeated training, your puppy will soon become a good baby.

Name response training

Critical in early puppy obedience training. Have you ever noticed that your dog seems to be not very satisfied with its name? Otherwise, why do you call your dog's name many times, but the dog always ignores you?

Don't worry, through this section of training, let's work together to change this bad habit of your dog:

1. Use food or toys (the size should be such that the dog cannot swallow it) as bait, and then call the dog's name, such as "Lucky". The dog owner should first shout "Lucky" to the dog, and then shake the bait in his hand. Once the dog sees it, it will naturally come over (there is no other way, because dogs are simple and want to eat when they see food).

2. Repeat this many times, and the dog will gradually find that as long as it pays attention to the "Lucky" sound, it will have delicious food. The dog will gradually associate it with the name.

3. Use different tones in different situations. When the dog does something right, call its name gently and pet or reward it. If it behaves badly, use a harsher tone. Change your tone when playing or going out. Repeat frequently to strengthen the dog's memory of the name.

4. It's time to reward your dog! If you have food, feed it directly. Then, stroke its back and pat its chest. If you have a toy, hold it for the dog to play with. Don't let it snatch it right away. Instead, let it play a bit before giving it the toy. This way, your dog will enjoy playing with you more.

5. When playing with the dog, remember to call its name to get it used to hearing its name when there are "benefits". In this way, in about a week, it will get used to coming to you when you want to call its name.

Kind tips:

• A clear, catchy and pleasant-sounding name is very important for a dog, so try to use words with short syllables.

• When luring the dog over, it is best to squat down to eliminate its fear, so that the training effect will be better.

Barking at strangers

When a dog sees a suspicious stranger, it reacts differently. It can sound the alarm on its own or only when given a command. In the latter case, the dog just needs to do it. In the former case, the dog's sense of self-defense guides the dog, and the tone of the sound will be different from usual.

This is a very useful skill, especially for female friends: if this skill is trained well, it can have quite a shocking effect on some bad guys. This advanced dog training technique requires careful execution. Note: If results aren't achieved, consider advanced obedience training programs.

1. Before training, you need to find someone who is unfamiliar to the dog to act as an assistant. It is safer to find someone who knows the dog well, so that it is easier to avoid accidents. If you really can't find an expert, try to find a smart friend.

2. If your dog doesn't like to question "strange people", you can take it for a walk somewhere far away. Put a collar and warm clothes on the little guy, and don't use a chain that gets stuck in the neck. Pretend to meet your friend across the street. He is unkempt, wearing a hat, with his collar turned up, and leaning against a tree. As you lead the dog closer, he will watch you furtively from behind the tree. If you want to exaggerate, he will even wear various ghost masks, covering his face completely, leaving only two sneaky eyes. He must walk on tiptoe and stand differently from ordinary people.

3. Observe the dog's reaction. When it is looking at the "suspicious stranger" in front of it, whisper to it: "Who is that? Be careful of him. Who is that? Be careful of him!" Your voice should be full of suspicion. If the dog barks loudly, your friend should hide quickly, and you should cheer for the little guy for saving your life and property.

4. After the above actions are completed, the training for the day is successfully completed. The dog, your friend and you are all great! Let your friend act a bit exaggerated during this process. They should quickly show how urgent it is to run away. This can help timid dogs feel more confident.

5. If the first test is not effective, your assistant should look for and hide behind a tree again, waiting for you and the little guy to "encounter" again. The second time you go out to avoid lightning, the process is the same as the first time.

6. The goal is for the little guy to keep barking at the mysterious stranger after a few training sessions. (Why are you holding an umbrella in broad daylight?)) until the stranger disappears from sight. With each training session, the dog grows braver and more confident. It feels proud, realizing the little gangster is scared. The dog's barks get louder, showing its strength.

7. After achieving such results, the next time you train, you can ask the assistant to raise his hands and come out from behind the tree pitifully. The goal is clear: send a message to the little guy. If the other party raises their hands, it means they’ve surrendered. And if a stranger follows my master later, I’ll respond the same way!

Kind tips:

• Pay attention to the time of each training, don't let the dog get too tired, half an hour is enough. If there is no result at all, just wait until the little guy grows up a little, don't force it.

• Use best obedience training methods: Immediate food rewards when growling occurs. Once the dog's whimpering becomes stronger and turns into a rumbling growl, you should praise it with food! It's finally working. Be sure to encourage it with food in time!

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