Sit! Almost all dogs hear this command first before any other. A pet dog is one of the best companions you’ll ever have, it’s loyal, caring, and ready to listen to whatever you have to say to it. Being able to have a certain level of communication will allow you to have a number of benefits that no other pet can bring. The only way you can efficiently communicate to your dog is if it understands what you are telling it to do. Regardless of how friendly or threatening your voice is when giving a command, it won’t matter if your dog has no clue about what you’re saying. This is why many dog owners enroll their pets in dog obedience courses, it teaches them how to recognize different commands.
You can find various types of dog obedience courses almost anywhere you go. A good place to look would be the internet, it offers hundreds of sites to choose from. It may be easy to find a site that offers this service but determining if it offers quality training is another thing. The number of sites can be overwhelming, all of them seem like they’re good at what they do. It also is difficult to determine which site will be most beneficial for you and your dog. One way of determining which site is best for you and your dog is to do background check on the different sites; it can be a burdensome job but it’ll be worth it.
You can also opt to enroll your dog in dog obedience courses around the neighborhood. This way you will be able to see how the dogs are trained first hand, and determine if it suits your dog. Always remember that training methods vary depending on the different dog obedience courses. Some may use leash training which exerts physical force on the neck of your dog, while others utilize positive and negative reinforcement. The two methods mentioned are effective but does not use physical force on your dog. What course or method of training you choose will rely solely on your preference.
So if you want to be able to communicate with your canine, enroll him in any of the dog obedience courses that can teach him how to respond to your command efficiently.