{"id":229,"date":"2021-11-02T18:31:53","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T23:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilevetmd.com\/blog\/?p=229"},"modified":"2021-11-02T18:31:53","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T23:31:53","slug":"no-mixed-messages-essential-dog-training-commands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/no-mixed-messages-essential-dog-training-commands\/","title":{"rendered":"No Mixed Messages: Essential Dog Training Commands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It’s well known that canine obedience training helps dogs and their people understand each other. When dogs know what\u2019s expected of them, their eager-to-please approach goes into overdrive. In this way, dog training contributes to their overall happiness and well-being. However, when dogs demonstrate mastery over even the most basic commands, their owners can have confidence that their pup\u2019s health and safety also stays within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To see a dog answer their owner\u2019s commands with remarkable precision is always impressive. With lots of practice, patience, and reputation, some pups can even anticipate what their owner will say based on the potential stimuli, like a speeding car, a frolicking rabbit, or another dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The significance of the \u201cleave it\u201d command<\/a> cannot be underestimated. Instructing your dog not to go after certain things, or to ignore specific triggers is absolutely key to their safety. However, there are other skills that deserve a place in your dog\u2019s toolkit that have equal value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the Start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Basic commands aren\u2019t necessarily the easiest, but they do lay a foundation for other, more complicated commands<\/a>. Starting with these foundational skills, we\u2019d recommend these dog training essentials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n