The most important word in dog training

The dogs name. This is the word that stays throughout your special relationship and is the word most often used wrong. The training literally starts by teaching your dog his name. The dogs name is what I refer to as the focus command. Without mastering this one command, there is no point in going forward. Generally the dog will not respond because it has no focus on you. The name should always be said in a calming, nurturing and loving voice. Especially so if you are training a puppy. Go back to your childhood memories, bring the inner kid out and let those two interact. When moving to outdoor training, again the focus command is the priority. Never scream or get angry while calling for your dog. It does not matter what the dog did, when calling him there should only be love, love and some more love in your voice.

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