How to Teach Your Dog the Watch Command

Learn to teach your dog the watch command.

The watch command is a fantastic way to teach your dog to pay attention to you, even when there a multitude of distractions vie for his attention. It's a great way to keep your dog focused when you're on a walk together, when another dog runs up and tries to start a fight, or whenever you need to distract your dog from something that you'd rather he leave alone.

The watch command can also help teach your dog other things. For example, if he jumps on people when they come to the door, the watch command can help you teach him that he should stop, be calm, and look at you when someone arrives. Learn more: "How to Manage Your Dog's Over-the-Top Greetings."

General Dog Training Tips

Below, you will find a step-by-step guide for teaching your dog the watch command. But before that, here are some essential tips to remember whenever you're working on dog training:

Steps for Teaching the Watch Command

Here are the necessary steps for teaching your dog to follow the watch command:

Ideally, your dog will eventually watch you until you release him from doing so. You can add in that training once he's consistently responding well to the watch command. Do that by adding another command such as OK to let him know he can stop paying attention to you.

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