How Do You Increase A Dogs Vocabulary?
Dogs can learn simple words beyond the ubiquitous “no” and “sit.” Expanding your dog’s vocabulary will enable her to understand more clearly how you want her to behave. Keep in mind that dogs learn through repetition. Be consistent with the words or phrases you use for specific behaviors. Reserve “no” for critical situations only, such as telling your dog not to eat something off the ground. Too often, a dog will begin to think his name is “No.” Begin to attach other words to “no,” such as “no more ball” or “no more play.” Use a normal voice when training your dog. If you say “Sit, sit, sit, SIT!” you’ll train your dog to sit only after she hears the word three times followed by a loud “SIT!” Give the “stay” command only when you’re sure you want the dog to freeze. If you tell your dog to stay as you walk out the door, you’re teaching her a different use for the word. In an emergency, the dog won’t understand what you mean. Teach “wait” as a more relaxed command. “Wait” allows your dog
