🐾 Beginner-Friendly Dog Training Guide
🐾 Beginner-Friendly Dog Training Guide
If you're new to raising a dog, training might seem overwhelming — but don’t worry.
Basic obedience training is simple when you follow the rule of consistency + repetition.
Here’s a guide to help you train your dog with confidence, even if it’s your first time.
🎯 1. Three Core Principles Before You Start
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Keep sessions short but frequent (5–10 minutes, 2–3 times a day)
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Use positive reinforcement (treats, praise, toys)
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Never punish mistakes — ignore or redirect instead
🐶 2. 5 Essential Basic Commands Every Dog Should Learn
✅ ① Recall (Coming when called)
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Teach your dog to respond to their name even with distractions
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Call their name → say “Come!” → reward with treats + praise
✅ ② Sit
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A foundation for control and calmness
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Move treat above head → dog sits → immediate reward
✅ ③ Wait / Stay
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Useful in everyday situations (feeding, going out, crossing streets)
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Ask to wait → increase distance/time → reward success
✅ ④ Walk at Heel
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Prevent pulling during walks; teach them to walk beside you
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Keep leash short → reward only when walking near your side
✅ ⑤ Potty Training
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Indoors (pad) or outdoors, choose one consistent spot
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Reward immediately after successful potty → guide back when there's a mistake
💡 Tips When Training Gets Tough
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If your dog isn’t interested, try higher-value treats
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Shorten the session if they lose focus
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Keep track of progress with a training log or app
🛍 Recommended Tools: Treats & Clicker
✔️ Bite-sized, high-protein snacks for efficient rewards
✔️ Use a clicker for precise timing and consistent cues
👉 Check out [Training Treats & Tools for Dogs]