Why use German dog commands to teach your dog obedience?
Even though we can teach our dogs some words in English, verbal language is not their strength! Using a command in a different language like German, will make it easier for your hound to hear it out from your day to day words.
For example: if you teach your pet the command “sit” but you also use the word often to ask your kids to “sit” at the table! your furry friend will learn that “sit” is not always a reliable word to respond to.
Using German dog commands will make them clear and your puppy will know to respond to them!
Impress your family and friends with your dogs skills as well as your knowledge of a second language!
Imagine your furry friend trying to jump on your sister in law as she enters, and you confidently saying “Fido setzen”. It will blow their mind away!
Have more fun telling them about other German dog training commands they can try on your pet!
Your training sessions will be fun! This is a key element of a good dog training session. When you are having fun, are relaxed and paying attention to your furry friend, he/she will learn faster! And both of you will enjoy the time together as well.
| English | German |
|---|---|
| Good dog! | Braver Hund! (braffer Hoont) |
| Sit | Setzen (zet-zen) or Sitz (Zets) |
| Down | Platz (plutz)) |
| Stand | Steh (sh-tay) |
| Stay | Bleib (blibe) |
| Take-it | Nimm (nimbi) |
| Drop-it | Aus (ous) |
| Leave-it | Lass es |
| Watch | Achtung (Ahktoong) |
| Wait | Warten (varten) |
| Kennel | Zwinger (Zuingr) |
| Go to Sleep | Geh Schlafen (Ge Shlaafn) |
| Go to Bed | Geh ins bett |
| Settle (Calm down) | Beruhigen (Berhu-igen) |
| Come | Hier (heere) / Komm |
| Heel | Fuss (Foos) |
| Back-up | Zurückweichen (Zuruk-vaishen) |
| Search/Find | Voran (vo-ron) / Such (sook) |
| Still | Ruhig (Rui) |
| Fetch | Apport (ah-port) / Bring (brink) |
| Stop | Anhalten |
| Stop That! | Pfui (Foo-ey) |
| Speak | Gib laut (gib-lout) |
| Howl | Heulen (Hoilen) |
| Growl | Brummen (bromen) |
| Crawl | Kriechen (Kirchen) |
| Attack | Fass (faas) |
| Shake (Paw) | Pfote (fote) |
| Touch | Berühren (Begrurhen) |
| Target | Zielen auf (Zeelen Auf) |
| Roll Over | Umdrehen (Umdre-en) |
| Belly/ Dead (Play dead) | Bauch (Bauj) / Tot (To-ot) |
| Left | Links (lins) |
| Right | Rechts (Reg-ts) |
| Jump or Up | Hopp (Hup) |
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Dutch
Like every other language, you can teach your dog Dutch by repeating the same commands to reinforce the same concepts. Puppies are typically easier to train, but older dogs can be re-trained in a foreign language. However, you will have to be persistent and dedicated to get the desired results.
Czech
Teaching a dog command in a foreign language can be an excellent way to “refresh” a habit of your canine. It will encourage the dog to learn in a new or more efficient way without the old memories. Learning a new skill can be a challenging (yet enjoyable) experience for both the dog and the trainer. It helps to stimulate the mind and reinforces the human-animal connection.
What language do they use to train police dogs?
As a dog trainer, one of my responsibilities is to teach pet parents how to train their canines. And that’s where communication and verbal commands play an essential role. You see, dogs are intelligent animals. While some breeds are smarter than others – all canines possess the ability to learn with the aid of oral cues.
Your doggo must know how to link a specific command to the necessary behavior or skill. Some orders are relatively simple, like ‘sit.’ However, as your doggo’s training progresses, you can teach it more challenging actions like ‘fetch.’
Quite a few dog owners naturally assume that canines can only ever be trained using English. However, the truth is dogs can be trained in a variety of languages depending on the situation.
For example, did you know that working dogs are sometimes trained with foreign language cues? As strange as it may sound, training professional work dogs in a foreign language – especially in crowded public spaces, can be a matter of safety.
Quite a few adventurous dog parents I’ve met over the years also wanted to train their doggo in language that’s not their own. And, I’m all up for that, but the first order of business is educating yourself about the language you’ve picked out for Fido. Thankfully, that’s precisely what this article is all about.