Dog Training in London: Teach Your Dog the Off Command

patritruman | Feb 25, 2011 |

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At times, it can be very touching to see your dog jumping on you just to communicate with you. However, if this happens most of the time, this act can become annoying and disturbing. If you have reached this point, there is no need to be mad at your him. You can teach him a lesson through dog training London has to offer. Or, you can teach him the command "Off" yourself.

A lot of owners have seen great results out of submitting their beloved pets to dog training in London. However, you can start training him yourself at home. With simple rules, you can teach him to stay put on the ground with a very simple command such as that of “Off.”

Before your pet can succeed in this kind of training, it is important that he has mastered the Sit command first. Knowing and responding to the sit command is the foundation of your leadership and control over your animal. After all, if you tell him the command "Off," he is expected to sit still on the floor.

A very simple yet effective technique to teach your dog this command is to ignore him every time he jumps on you. Give away the commands Off and then Sit. If he follows you, do not forget to praise him or reward him for his good behaviour.

Another method you can use is to grab both forepaws of the dog whenever he jumps on you. Walk towards your dog while holding him and repeat the command Off several times. You will notice that the dog will walk backwards or sit afterwards.

There are still several methods that you can use to teach your dog off. Just remember that the secret here is to be firm and consistent with your dog all throughout the training. If you fail one bit, the whole dog training will be a failure, too.

The thing is, your dog should respond to your commands and that’s all there is to it. He shouldn’t be distracted by other dogs or children, as that would mean you cease to be the pack leader and his interests lye outside what you have to offer him. Treats usually work really well, and if your dog is not that keen on pet store treats, you can make your own at home. An old time favourite is liver, garlic and egg treat. Check online for the recipe and do make it at home; your dog will absolutely love it!