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When we first get our new puppy or a dog from rescue, we typically wish to know what sort of coaching, if any, the dog knows. Sit is about the very first thing a dog learns so many dogs know this one, even puppies. But as we move thru life with our dogs it is awfully helpful for humans to be ready to direct the dogs from one place to another.

Having a dog pulling on lead is a bad habit that requires correcting instantly. This behavior makes for pissed off owners and presumably injurs the dog’s neck. There is a technique to modify this behavior.

Wouldn’t it be convenient if our dogs could change direction or wait for a few minutes whilst we made our way to the car, around the block or in the house? Having a dog run across a busy street is frightening and deadly. That is something that occurs too regularly and can be curtailed.

My dog trainer, John Spieser, says that the first two commands he teaches a dog or a puppy are “wait” and “this way”. Using these 2 commands he’ll get a dog to go nearly anywhere he wishes them to and keep the dog safe along the way. This is also used to get a dog to stop pulling on the leash.

The command “wait” is easy to coach your dog. For some reason, wait, feels short lived to a dog so he is more willing to wait than to “stay” somewhere for ages. “Wait” is good for street corners. Tell your dog to “wait” at the corner whilst traffic passes. Or perhaps your dog desires to wait while another dog, children, bikes or whatever passes by. Maybe you would like him to wait for his food. Irrespective of the reason, the dog learns that it is only a short lived situation, soon to be followed by the release (which is rewarding ) and doubtless more certainly stimulating for the dog.

The “this way” command beats come. The recall or “come” command tends to get over used and dogs may get resentful after hearing it regularly. Using “this way” allows the dog to keep moving but in a different direction. If your dog is running away from you and does not come back to the typical recall command of “come”, then try implementing “this way” into your training routine. A dog hears this as a chance to please and still keeps moving. It’s much less restrictive to the dog and it’s really easy to teach this to a dog.

For better communication with your dog, try dog coaching commands that teach your dog a way to move with you without being too restrictive. Consider making “wait” and “this way” a primary part of your repertoire.

These two commands are successfully employed in changing the leash pulling behavior too. The two dog behavior training commands that make the most sense are ones that give you a lot of flexibility with your dog.

Get your dog or puppy moving where you would like him using these two dog training instructions. Stop your dog pulling. Listen in the free audio from my dog trainer John Spieser.