Does your dog know the command “Off”? When walking him, he may try to jump on new people, especially when being introduced. Teaching him this important word and the meaning behind it can stop him from jumping and show him that he should stay at a distance as opposed to getting excited.
This command and many others (as mentioned on The Dogington Post) prove useful in a variety of situations. Whether you're stopping Fido from potentially putting himself in harm's way to helping him act appropriately in public locations, there are always different command words that can teach him to respond appropriately.
Place: The goal of the “Place” command is for your dog to be sent to a specific location: dog bed, folded blanket, area of carpet, etc. (any spot that is distinguishable from the rest of the flooring around you) and to remain on their regardless of what is going on around them.
Sit (with built-in stay): “Sit” is the most widely known and most frequently misused command. The key is for your dog to calmly “Sit” until released (built-in stay) and to be used in important daily life situations.
Down (with built-in stay): “Sit” is a short duration command (as it is less comfortable for the dog than a “Down”), so we utilize “Down” for long durations. Having a rock solid “Down” enables you to take your dog to public places (Vet’s office, parks/ball games, other people’s homes, and outdoor coffee shops) and have your dog relax at your feet when you get there.
Come: For safety reasons, it is essential for your dog to come when called. If your dog sneaks out the front door/car door, chases an animal, etc. your dog needs to immediately stop and come back when you call.
Off: One of the most common calls I get from puppy/dog owners is how to get their dog to stop jumping on people and objects in the home. The simple way to address this is with the “Off” command.
