German Command For Heel

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Using German dog commands to train your pet can be both effective and fun. You get to practice a foreign language and your dog may be able to pay more attention to words that are only used to address him.

German is the most popular foreign language to use for dog commands. This may be due to the fact that in the early 1900s, in Germany, there were great efforts to train dogs for police work and also to be used during the war. And many of those projects were very successful, so much that even today we want to keep using that language to communicate with our pet dogs.

It doesnt really matter for the dog, though. You can choose any foreign language, not just German dog commands. What matters is that you are using sounds that are unique and appear only when talking to your canine best friend.

If you want to learn how to teach your canine friend an obedience command find all the information you need here “Dog Training Commands”.

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ENGLISH GERMAN DUTCH
Heel Fuss (fooss) left=Volg right= Rechts
Sit Sitz (siitz) Zit
Stay Bleib (bly’b) Blijf
Down Platz (plats) Af/ Liggen

Training Your Dog Commands in German Step by Step

When training your dog using German dog commands, you’ll want to:

  • Decide which words you want to teach first. Sit, stay, and down are probably the easiest and most essential to teach your dog first.
  • Learn how to pronounce the German word correctly.
  • Start with one command at a time. Focusing on only one command at a time will keep your dog from getting confused and keeps training simple.
  • Speak clearly and consistently when training. If you are training a dog that already has learned the English command, then you will want to first use the German command then follow with the English word to help with the association. Then eventually remove saying the English word.
  • Use repetition. During the training session, repeat the command several times in a row to help your dog make the association between the word and the action.
  • Use treats to reward your dog for positive reinforcement. Treats motivate your dog by holding its attention and desire to train. Training treats are an excellent choice because they are small and often leave the dog wanting more.
  • Be patient. Training takes time and lots of repetition. Make training fun by creating a game out of it with your dog and showering them with love. The more positive reinforcement you give, the greater your dog will desire to please you.

    • Depending on the age of your dog, learning the commands may be easy or slow. If you have an older dog that already knows basic English commands, you may want to choose other commands to teach or work with your dog to transition from English to German.

    Why Do Police Dogs Know German?

    Police dogs are generally three types of breeds:

  • German Shepherd
  • Belgian Malinois
  • A cross-breed of the two other breeds

    • “According to K9 Officer Randy Widdicombe, it’s a myth that non-English commands are meant to ensure no one besides the handler can command the dog to “attack” or “sit.” In reality, most police dogs, German shepherds in particular, are purchased overseas and were trained with those command words. It’s easier for the officer to learn a few German words than to retrain the dog with new commands.” (source)

    Here you will find commonly used German dog training commands for obedience, protection, tracking, and more. These commands are translated from English to German. We have done our best to keep the spelling and pronunciations accurate; however, if you see something incorrect, please let us know! These commands are also translated in French, Dutch, and Czech. English: German (Pronunciation) Sit Sitz (zit-zen) Down Platz (plah-tz) Stand Steh (sh-tay) Stay Bleib (blibe) Heel Fuss (foos) Come Hier (heee-a) Speak Gib Laut (gib-lout) Jump Hopp (hup) Fetch Bring (bring) Go Out Voraus (for-owss) Guard Alert Pass Auf (pass-owf) Search Voran (for-on) Track Such (soo-kh) Out/Let Go Aus (owss) No Pfui or Nein (foo-ee or nine)

    FAQ

    How do you say lay down in German for a dog?

    German Dog Commands
    1. Sit: Sitz (zitz)
    2. Down: Platz (plah-tz)
    3. Stay: Bleib (blibe)
    4. Here/Come: Hier (hee-r)
    5. Heel: Fuss (foos)

    How do you say dog commands in German?

    Platz (lay)

    Whatever the reason, all good German dogs know that this means they should sich ablegen (lie down).

    How do you tell a dog no in German?

    Using “Platz!” and “Nein!”

    Two of the most important German dog commands are Platz! (Down!) and Nein! (No!).