Go to your place!

I teach a thing called "go to your place" and it's everyone's favorite command once the dog learns it. It's basically a designated area (usually a dog bed) where you can send your pup on command. Usually we will use beds rather than the spot so you can move it anywhere and he will still go to it. It's great because you can also take it places that he is not familiar with (which usually gives your dog anxiety anyway-we will talk about that later) and command him to go there, and he will!

Although you would use it when he is being annoying - like jumping on people, barking or begging at the table - it's very positive for him. You are never to scream the command because it would turn into a punishment area. All you would do is say, "go to your place" and the dog will literally stop what he is doing, and go to his place to lie down and will stay there until you release him. It's awesome.

The place basically teaches your dog to accept everything that is going on in the room as well. Because when you tell him to go there, he has to stay until you say otherwise. If he gets up to chase something, or because he is scared of something, what is he not doing? He is not staying at his place.

It's a great way to introduce your dog to cats, other dogs and babies. It's also great for teaching your dog its ok to have new people in the house.

Tags: place, dog bed, training, commands