How do I teach my dog to say please?

Teach your dog to 'touch' or 'sit' before participating in the 'Say Please' program. Your dog must 'say please' by performing a cue (e.g. sit, touch) before getting what they want. For example, your dog must sit before being fed, going outside, being petted, putting on the leash, and/or given attention.
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How do you get a dog to say yes?

Teach Your Dog To Say “Yes”

Move your fist up and down in a very slow motion so he moves his head up and down watching the motion and then give him the treat. Repeat a few times. Next, practice without the treat in your fist and give him a treat from your other hand. He will learn that the fist is the signal for “yes.”
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How do I teach my dog to say yes and no?

To teach your dog Yes and No:

Ask your dog if he wants a treat (pointing at the food) and ask, “Yes?” while extending your left palm and “No?” while extending your right palm. When he sniffs the food on your left palm say “Yes – okay” and hand him the food.
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What are the 8 basic dog commands?

Every dog owner should establish a list of basic commands to train with.
...
A Basic Vocabulary of Dog Commands
  • Sit. ...
  • Come. ...
  • Down. ...
  • Stay. ...
  • Release. ...
  • Yes. ...
  • Good dog/good boy/good girl. ...
  • Leave it.
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What is the hardest command to teach a dog?

25 Dog Tricks: List of Most Difficult Tricks and Commands to Teach Your Dogs
  • Wait.
  • Bark or Speak or Howl.
  • Army Crawling.
  • Spin.
  • Sit Pretty.
  • Go and Fetch.
  • Stand Tall (On Hind Legs)
  • Say Your Prayers.
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What should I teach my dog first?

Five basic commands that are useful for your dog to know are; sit, down, stay, come and walking nicely on the lead. 1) Have your dog standing in front of you. 2) Show him that you have a food treat in your hand. 3) Slowly move your hand and treat above and over his head towards his tail, as you give the command "sit".
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How do I teach my dog to say sorry?

Ask your pup to lie down and give him a treat. This sets him up for a training session and rewards. Say the command 'say sorry,' and hold another treat down toward your dog's paw. He should be lying down, so he'll need to look down to get to the treat.
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Is it OK to tell your dog no?

There is nothing wrong with using the word “no” properly when training your dog. “No” should be said calmly and should mean, “That is not a behavior that I want.” “No” can also be a “no reward marker.” It can just mean that the dog will not get a reward for that behavior.
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Do dogs understand the word no?

' all the time stop offering behaviours at all. They simply shut-down because they are afraid of doing something wrong. The word 'No! ' is so often over-used that dogs learn to ignore it in any case.
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How do you say no to a dog?

To teach her "no" or "leave it," begin by showing her the behavior you want.
  1. For example, show her a treat in your hand, and then say "no" before closing your fist around the treat. ...
  2. Use a stern voice to issue the command, but don't yell or otherwise make your dog think you're punishing her.
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How do I teach my dog to play dead?

Ask your dog to “down” and kneel in front of her with a treat in your hand. Hold the treat at the side of her head and move it toward her shoulder. She should fall to her side, at which point you should give her the treat, saying “PLAY DEAD.”
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How do I teach my dog to pray before eating?

Ask him to sit and stay, set his dinner in front of him, and try saying a quick prayer before releasing him to eat with your "Amen" command. Then you can practice this skill, adding length to your prayer, until your dog can sit and stay during your family's grace, and dig in with the rest of you!
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How do you say hello in dog language?

The dog word for “hello” is woof (pronounced wuf, wüf, and sometimes wrüf, depending on breed and regional dialect).
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Is it okay to yell at your dog?

Never Yell Or Use Your Dog's Name as Punishment. The Bark Busters training method succeeds in part due to 'speaking dog'. This is communication using body language and tone to teach your dog new behaviors. Do not scream at your dog as this flies in the face of what you feel like doing.
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How do you tell if your dog respects you?

Signs your dog respects you
  1. Your dog doesn't sit in your seat when you get up. ...
  2. Your dog lets you choose your seat. ...
  3. Your dog follows you everywhere. ...
  4. Your dog doesn't walk you on the leash. ...
  5. Your dog lets you go through doors first. ...
  6. Your dog brings you toys to gain approval. ...
  7. Your gets close to you to seek protection.
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What are the 7 basic dog commands?

7 Basic Commands Every Dog Should Know
  • Sit. This command is one of the easiest to teach, and is usually the first command introduced to a dog or puppy. ...
  • Down. Another practical command is down (lay down). ...
  • Stay. Of course, you will want to pair “stay” with sit and down. ...
  • Come. ...
  • Off. ...
  • Don't Touch. ...
  • Heel or Controlled Walking.
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Can I train my dog myself?

You can do a ton of dog training yourself. Dog training isn't rocket science. In fact, even if you sent your dog away to a trainer, you still live with the dog. When he returns, the onus of training is on you.
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