Stand is a helpful command during vet examinations. Also, learning this command will compel your dog to distinguish between sit and down, as in, learn the words.
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Down is a great command for dogs that need to learn to relax in one place for long periods of time.
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Every dog should have one command she can do anywhere, anytime. Sit is a great contender for that job.
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Why teach it? Because it’s a useful foundation for many more advanced behaviors and gives you a way to capture your dog’s attention and direct his movements. For example, coming toward you to touch your hand is a great start on recall and touching someone’s hand is a nice alternative to jumping on them.
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Because getting your dog’s focus with a single word is very useful. You can distract him from trash in the street or keep his eyes on you when walking past another dog.
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Attention is the key that makes training possible. Your puppy watches you and your family all the time. He is constantly learning from observation. Now we want him to learn that watching you is fun and rewarding, too!
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Marker training means using a sound (a click, a word) to communicate with your dog. Markers have been in use for more than forty years. The method is best known from the world of marine animal training where people need a way to communicate with animals like dolphins and orcas that can’t be controlled physically.
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