Dog 360

This is the simplest and probably the most important exercise. I suggest that you practice this exercise first since it helps gain your dog's attention, which is crucial for proper training.

Getting your dog to sit is very important and should be practiced in many different situations. Make him sit when someone comes to the door. Make your dog sit when he greets you. Make him sit when he meets small children.

As a pet owner, your first duty is to see that your pet grows up right to be a happy animal. So, if you make the mistake of chaining him for long periods unattended, you’re asking to have an aggressive dog. Such dogs suffer personality quirks when tied and become aggressive. It’s better to keep them fenced and away from the sound of noisy kids whose high-pitched sounds lead them to react by biting innocent kids.

To perform this exercise:

Dogs love to dig, let's face it, it is a very natural and instinctual part of their makeup, and "it is a very enjoyable behavior for them" says Deborah L. Forthman, Ph.D. digging is something that dogs have been doing from the beginning, but there are ways to reduce the amount your dog digs.