Not only is he adorable but Sammi is one smart Shiba Inu! Within 2 weeks of having him he was able to sit and paw. Soon after that, he lay down and crawled then the tricks just kept on coming. We enrolled him in puppy socialisation class which taught basic commands and also gave him the opportunity to meet and play with other puppies. From this, it was obvious that Sammi was quite dog aggressive but also very intelligent.
Below is a list of tricks Sammi is able to do at the age of 19 months:
Below is a list of tricks Sammi is able to do at the age of 19 months:
- Sit
- Paw
- Other paw
- Lie down
- Crawl
- Rollover
- High Five
- Spin
- Turn (spins the other way)
- Up Ups
- Beg
- Stick em up
- Bang Bang (play dead)
- Touch
- Jump Jumps
We found it important to train Sammi as it keeps him stimulated and occupies his incredibly intelligent mind. A dog so smart needs challenges and commands that will keep him obedient and stimulated.
Why you should train your dog?
Training is essential to having a good relationship with your dog. It's not just about tricks and showing off (even though it's highly entertaining): it's about communicating with your pet so both of you are happier. Sammi and I have a great relationship because I dedicate 10 minutes a day to train him and reiterate the basic daily commands.
Sadly, many pets are blamed for their behaviour problems. These problems can usually be fixed if people would take some time to train their dog. Remember, dogs don't know how you want them to act, you have to teach them! Which is why you have to consider the time and dedication one must commit when owning a pet. If you do not have the time and patience to train and discipline your pet, then do not get a pet. It is not their fault that they are not toilet trained, chew items around the house or have bad behaviour: it is yours for not training them.
Types of training
There are two types of training:
Behavioral training prevents and or corrects bad habits that your puppy or dog may develop or already has developed. This includes jumping, car chasing, begging and chewing just to name a few. It is imperative to be consistent during the training process. For example, do not let your puppy on the couch unless you are planning to allow it on the couch when it is an adult. This will confuse it, causing problems. Taking the time to learn natural dog behavior and satisfying the dog's natural instincts along with proper exercise will help you communicate to your dog and can mean the difference between success and failure.
Obedience training is training the dog to obey certain commands such as sit, stay, come and lay down. Training sessions should be frequent but short to prevent your dog from becoming bored; ten to fifteen minute sessions, two or three times a day will be sufficient. As a puppy, I would train Samurai twice a day for 10 minutes. Any longer, and I found that we would get bored and pay less attention. This was definitely the case when we took him for Advanced Puppy Training. Now that he is older, I train him once a day in the morning for 10 minutes.
Always stay positive during training and take the time to play with your dog during sessions as this will teach them that following commands is happy and rewarding.Training your puppy/dog is beneficial for the both owner and dog as it strengthens your relationship and keeps the mind of your dog working so it is less destructive around the home.
Happy training!
Why you should train your dog?
Training is essential to having a good relationship with your dog. It's not just about tricks and showing off (even though it's highly entertaining): it's about communicating with your pet so both of you are happier. Sammi and I have a great relationship because I dedicate 10 minutes a day to train him and reiterate the basic daily commands.
Sadly, many pets are blamed for their behaviour problems. These problems can usually be fixed if people would take some time to train their dog. Remember, dogs don't know how you want them to act, you have to teach them! Which is why you have to consider the time and dedication one must commit when owning a pet. If you do not have the time and patience to train and discipline your pet, then do not get a pet. It is not their fault that they are not toilet trained, chew items around the house or have bad behaviour: it is yours for not training them.
Types of training
There are two types of training:
Behavioral training prevents and or corrects bad habits that your puppy or dog may develop or already has developed. This includes jumping, car chasing, begging and chewing just to name a few. It is imperative to be consistent during the training process. For example, do not let your puppy on the couch unless you are planning to allow it on the couch when it is an adult. This will confuse it, causing problems. Taking the time to learn natural dog behavior and satisfying the dog's natural instincts along with proper exercise will help you communicate to your dog and can mean the difference between success and failure.
Obedience training is training the dog to obey certain commands such as sit, stay, come and lay down. Training sessions should be frequent but short to prevent your dog from becoming bored; ten to fifteen minute sessions, two or three times a day will be sufficient. As a puppy, I would train Samurai twice a day for 10 minutes. Any longer, and I found that we would get bored and pay less attention. This was definitely the case when we took him for Advanced Puppy Training. Now that he is older, I train him once a day in the morning for 10 minutes.
Always stay positive during training and take the time to play with your dog during sessions as this will teach them that following commands is happy and rewarding.Training your puppy/dog is beneficial for the both owner and dog as it strengthens your relationship and keeps the mind of your dog working so it is less destructive around the home.
Happy training!
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