Dog Training Essentials

I believe all dog training must start with leadership skills. It is the core of all behavior problems. The President of the United States is the ultimate authority figure for humans but that doesn't mean that they understand dog psychology. First, leadership skills, second, teach the new puppy to respond to their name, and teach the focus command.

I'd continue obedience training cues including sit, down, and stay. I believe the recall "come" command is the most important command to teach. When their dog can focus and sit on command, they should begin teaching the "running game." This is a simple game that entices the dog to follow you while you are backing up with a treat held close to you.

If behavior problems start to arise, then barking would be at the top. Can you imagine what an annoying bark must sound like in the White House?

A trained dog is a happy dog, whether you live in poverty, middle class neighborhoods or the White House. The dog doesn't know the difference.