Obedience training gives you a way to communicate with your dog what you want him to do on command. Make a list of the behaviors you want your dog to know – sit, stay, lie down, come, among others. The basic procedure is to use a food treat to lure your dog into approximating the desired behavior. Introduce a voice command that you will use consistently when you want your dog to behave in that defined way. As your dog becomes more reliable, get pickier with what defines the behavior and insist on more accuracy. Use lots of praise as well since you will start reducing and then eliminating the food treat so your dog will perform the behavior with the voice command and praise alone. Keep sessions short and be patient. Treat your dog with kindness and keep training fun. Learn more from your North Star Animal Hospital.