Things You'll Need
- Dog treats
Instructions
Speak in a firm, authoritative voice when giving your miniature pinscher a command. Show your dog that you control the household. Say "sit" in a firm voice. Use the dog's name when saying the command. This gets the attention of the dog. Repeat commands until the dog obeys.
Never back down when giving a command. Do not give up when your dog does not obey a command. Work with the dog until it understands that it must obey before it does anything else. Keep the attention on you. Take away distracting toys. Train your dog in a quiet room. Snap your fingers to bring the dog's focus back to you. Keep your voice firm but do not raise it.
Reward your miniature pinscher for successfully obeying you. Give the dog a treat or physical affection. Change your voice when rewarding the dog. Use an excited, happy voice rather than a firm and authoritative voice. Voice changes help the dog understand when you are commanding and when you are praising.