My Experience With 5 Tricks for a Well Behaved Dog

Here's my story about 5 tricks for a well behaved dog - I'm sharing this because I wish someone had told me earlier.

It can be frustrating when your dog gets into something they shouldn’t or jumps up on a guest.

Luckily, there are a few tips and tricks you can use to help ensure your dog stays well-behaved, great for new and experienced pet parents alike.

I wish I had known this sooner.

so, why is having a well-mannered dog important, and is it different from just teaching your dog some tricks.

The command “Wait” is very similar to “Stay” in that it has your dog sitting and waiting for you.

However, “Wait” is a much less formal command, and often one used when you don’t want your dog to rush ahead onto the street or out a door..

With your dog on a leash, start by asking them to sit beside you.

Then, ask them to “Wait” and count to five.

When you need your dog to settle down and relax or stay out from underfoot, you’ll want to use “Go to your bed”.

This is a great command for moving a dog to a safe place where they can rest and relax without getting in the way.

You will work in steps with this command.

First, bring your dog over to the bed.

I wish I had known this sooner.

while this may seem similar to ‘wait”, this command is beneficial for greeting guests at the door.

Start by having your dog sit beside you while on a leash.

If you have a friend with you, they can stand outside and practice knocking on the door and entering.

While puppies are the biggest offenders of accidental nips, adult dogs may still take a treat too harshly for tiny hands.

Teaching your dog to “Take it gently” can help.

The opposite of taking a treat, “Leave it” can prevent your dog from picking up items they shouldn’t.

This can include dropped medications, pieces of food, or even items found on your walk.

Start by sitting on the floor and placing a treat on the ground beside you.

Quickly cover it with your hand and ask your dog to “Leave it”.

These tricks can help when training a well-behaved dog.

If you’re looking for additional training help, check out the fundamental guidelines for training dogs, as well as positive reinforcement training methods.

If you're going through something similar, know that you're not alone. And definitely talk to your vet - they know way more than I do!