Things You'll Need
- Leash
- Collar
- Treats
Instructions
Sit
Push your dog gently into a sitting position and say "sit." Praise her enthusiastically and repeat the "sit" command as you reward her with a treat.
Bring your dog to a standing position. Take a treat and raise it in front of your dog's nose. As she automatically lowers into a sitting position, emphasize the word "sit" and give the treat.
Praise your dog whenever she sits on her own and say "good sit!" to associate the act with the command. Repeat the formal training several times throughout the day.
Come
Sit your dog in an unobstructed area, such as a yard. Move away to stand several feet from her.
Call your dog by her name, followed by "come" in an encouraging voice. When she walks towards you, praise her effusively and reward her with treats and affection.
Attach a leash to your dog's collar if she ignores you when you call her. Pull the leash and bring your dog towards you after giving the "come" command. Always praise her when she reaches you, as relinquishing control may not please her. Females can be stubborn, according to the breeders at the Petit Pup website.
Increase the distance between you and your dog at each practice session. Change positions from sitting to standing, and change locations to upstairs, downstairs or around the corner. This will teach your dog to come when you call no matter what. Reward her generously when she comes when you call without having to repeat yourself.
Heel
Secure a leash to your dog's collar and position her on your left side in a sitting position.
Say her name, followed by the command "heel," and begin walking. If she tugs on the leash to gain control, gently pull her back so her right shoulder is in line with your left hip, and firmly repeat "heel."
Talk to your dog as you walk, and give her praise and affection so she considers you more interesting than the squirrels and other distractions. Hold the leash tightly when another female dog walks by, as fights often erupt between two females, especially if they have not been spayed. Change directions frequently to keep your dog's attention.
Correct bad behaviors like barking with a sharp tug on the leash. Do not let your domineering female determine where you will walk. You should always lead her, not the other way around. Reward her when she heels correctly.