🐾 The basis of good dog training: how to lay a strong foundation

A well-trained dog is not only pleasant for yourself, but especially for the dog itself. Clear rules and boundaries make a dog feel safe and allow him to enjoy his life with you to the fullest. But what is really part of the  basis of good dog training ? And where do you start as an owner?

In this blog we will take you step by step through the most important parts. Whether you just got a puppy or brought a rehomed dog into your home — you always make a good start with the same foundations.

🧠 1. Understand your dog's needs

A dog is not a human. That sounds logical, but many upbringing problems arise precisely because we "humanize" dogs. Dogs think and feel differently than we do. They need:

• Clarity and predictability

• Exercise and mental challenge

• Social interaction (with you and your peers)

• Safety and peace

If you take these basic needs seriously, you can prevent many behavioral problems and frustration. A dog that feels safe and understood learns faster and stays better balanced.

🦴 2. Teach the most important basic commands first

You don't have to teach your dog 50 tricks to raise him well. A few essential commands are enough to live together pleasantly:

• “Here” or “come” – so you can always call your dog back.

• “Sit” – useful for control in tense situations.

• “Stay” – to make your dog wait.

• “Loose” – to let things fall safely.

• “No” – to stop behavior you don't want.

Work on these basics first, and only when they are well mastered can you expand to other exercises. Keep training sessions short (5-10 minutes), fun and positive!