Easy Dog Training with Snacks | 5 Basic Action Tutorial (Must Read for Beginners)

1、 Core principles of snack training method
Food selection criteria: It is recommended to use dehydrated chicken breast meat pellets with a diameter of ≤ 1cm (easy to swallow/low calorie)

Best training period: 1 hour before meals (maintain appropriate hunger)

Response interval rule: Reward must be given within 3 seconds after the action is completed

2、 Five Step Rapid Training Method
▶  Sit down (basic command with a success rate of 90%)
Hold the snacks up to 15cm above the dog's nose tip

Slowly move the snack back to its head, naturally triggering the sitting posture

When the buttocks touch the ground, say "sit" immediately and give a reward
⚠️  Common mistake: Snacks moving too fast causing them to jump

▶  Get Down (Advanced Version Relaxation Command)
Let the dog maintain a sitting position first

Move the snacks vertically down to the ground between the two claws

When the abdomen is touching the ground, say "lie down" and reward with gently stroking the back
✨  Advanced technique: Using books to create obstacles and guide crawling movements

▶  High five (super cute interactive technique)
Stick half a snack with tape in the palm of your hand

Spread out your palm and place it horizontally in the dog's line of sight

When the paw touches the palm, shout 'handshake' and remove the snack reward
🔔  Attention: In the initial stage, gently lift the front paws to assist in forming muscle memory

▶  Waiting (mandatory safety course)
Place snacks 30cm in front of the dog

Open your palm and make a stop gesture, then say "wait"

For every 5-second extension of waiting time, an additional reward is awarded
❗  Key point: Gradually extend the waiting time to 3 minutes

▶  Recall (Emergency Evacuation Skill)
Slow jogging in reverse within 5 meters and clap your hands to call out your name

When the dog approaches, feed snacks while retreating

Double rewards will be given when the final step is stopped
⚠️  Safety Reminder: During initial training, it is essential to use a towing rope

Advanced Tips
Gesture synchronization method: Each password is accompanied by a fixed gesture (such as pressing down with the palm to represent "lying down")

Random reward mechanism: After proficiency, it will be changed to 3 correct actions and rewarded once

Environmental desensitization training: gradually increasing interference sources from the living room → hallway → park

Acceptance criteria for training results: Achieving a 90% accuracy rate for three consecutive days can be considered mastery, and it is recommended to review twice a month to consolidate memory. Remember to always end your training with a snack rain and keep your dog looking forward to it positively!