Dog Talk at Any Age Lesson 1 Basic Words to Help Dog Understand You are Listening
lesson 1
Dog Words No Matter The Age
Potty
Outside
Hungry
Water
Drink
Bed
Sleep
Ok
On The first day you meet a dog, use these words in a question format and look for movement in the tail, or excitement from word recognition. Dogs are very smart and will understand a wide range of Words BUT you must go slow and ask each word and wait for a reaction. when there is no reaction the dog doesn't want or need the word you have said, so continue to the next word.
Lesson two
Home Objects
Water Bowl
Food Bowl
Bed
Toy(Buddy)
Treat
Leash
Collar
crate
Do not get overwhelmed getting everything at once. Just make sure you feed the dog and give it clean fresh water twice a day. Hair and Dust fall in the water bowl throughout the day so if you wouldn't drink it, clean it. Wash All bowls with hot water and soap as dogs drool will stick to the surface and leave a film that will harden. Best motto when raising a dog is do it right the first time so you save time and energy.
Your dog understands you are doing your best so try not to be stressed because your dog will get nervous more easily. I highly recommend a stuffed animal for a new dog even if they are a shredder. Just give it a chance, get two stuffed animals if you need to. Your dog will mirror everything you do for the first 2 months because they need to understand your schedule so they can make their own schedule. Always go for at least 2 walks on leash a day. leash walking helps the dog understand you are the leader and helping him take care of business. Talk to your dog. All the Time. The more you talk, the easier it is for your dog to understand your speech patterns and words. Be care with your hand motions as dogs will connect Words with hand signals. Give your dogs space and privacy. Leave the crate door open and ignore dog to help them calm down. Give a relaxed neutral reaction if dog is stressed and give excited happy reaction if dog is nervous.
Stressed and Nervous are two words people and dogs don't like. so it's best we set ourselves and our new doggo up for success and plan ahead.
Do your own research for your local dog trainer that can help you get started. They can be affordable.
Big dog words and importance of Words
Hungry is a big dog word because is a basic need that dogs will rely on you for. Always get a medium grade dog food, not a cheap food, but not a super expensive food. If this is your first dog and you are trying to make a good first impression cook some whole grain oatmeal and cool in the fridge and then give to your dog. This is very good for showing your dog they are special and you are reliable.
Another Easy Treat for any dog is Banana s as they are soft and easy on a dog's stomach. Your dog will appreciate these more than you can understand. Sometimes we fall into a routine and forget to give our dogs something special or to look forward to.
The long walk and words
this is my secret to a happy dog, your dog can't be mad at you or stressed if you take him for a 2 mile trail walk. The secret is 2 miles, not one. Dogs can predict distance like miles and the extra mile helps them be able to trust your guidance. Talk to your dog on this hike!
Your dog is listening and learning.
Lesson 3
Words and Boundaries
Dogs need Boundaries around the home and in public. Good Citizen Training is very important and can be done at home.
Give your dog a place where they will not be bothered and show them it is just for them. Back in lesson one I suggest a stuffed animal if this is your first dog. Dog like to hold something when they are having big feelings. sometimes it's stress but other times they are just really excited you have come home. Make sure not to give your dog things like access to the couch or countertops as these are places a good Citizen dog wouldn't be fussy about. we want to make the environment safe for us and the dog.