Basic Obedience
Basic or beginner’s obedience is typically a short course ranging from six to ten weeks, where it is demonstrated to the handler how to communicate with and train the dog in a few simple commands. With most methods the dog is trained one command at a time. Though there may or may not be a specific word attached to it, walking properly on a leash, or leash control, is often the first training required prior to learning other commands.
Basic commands
- SitThe dog is in a sitting position
- DownA dog is typically down when its elbows (front feet) and hocks (rear legs) are touching the ground or floor.
- HeelThe dog’s head or shoulder is parallel to the handler’s leg on the left side of the handler.
- Come“Call your dog” equals “come” or “here”
- StayThe dog must remain in the position and location under which the command was given until it is released.