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Using the Go To Bed command for obedience training
The go to bed obedience training command is a very useful and relatively easy
command to teach your dog. Use of this command is great for,
This command is very useful and practical and you will find yourself using it on a daily
basis One thing I will point out is that going to bed is not a punishment; it’s a place for
them to go to where they will not be in the way. The bed should be a fun place that is
comfortable for them to spend some time in.
As with all obedience commands, we are going to start off with some simple actions and
then add a few variables to make it a little harder until he fully understands the verbal
command. As you have seen throughout this site, I try to keep treats to a minimum and
lavish with love.
The reasons are simple, you don’t always have a pocket full of treats but you do have
a pocket full of love. You don’t want your dog to expect a tangible reward every time he
does something and you don’t want any weight issues in the future.
If you don’t already have a spot designated for your dog to sleep, now is as good a
time as any. First off, I would suggest that your dog’s bed is not outside, if he’s going to
be part of the family.
His bed shouldn't be in the laundry room where he may be frightened of the noise of
the washing machine and dryer or at least kept awake by it and it shouldn’t be on your
bed. They need somewhere comfortable to go to but also be able to come out and be
part of the family.
Teach your dog to go to bed - Step by Step
1. Decide on a name that you are going to call this go to place such as your bed, your
cot, your mat or whatever, and stick with it.
2. Stand with your puppy dog about 4 or 5 feet away from the bed and say Go To Bed
while pointing to the bed and at the same time throw a treat onto the bed. Puppy dog is
sure to rush over to the bed to collect the tasty treat.
As soon as he does, say down. Using the down command will keep him there. Now go
over to him and give him lots of praise and let him eat his treat if he hasn’t already
done so.
3. Continue to go through this command to reinforce the behavior. We are also trying
to get him to connect the phrase go to bed with the action. He will also know that going
there is not a bad thing.
4. As he gets better at this, we want to increase the distance. With the other commands
that you have taught him so far, we’ve increased the distance by you moving away
from him. Now we will increase the distance between where you and your dog are
standing and where he is going to end up; on the bed.
5. Let’s now change tactics a little and instead of throwing the treat, we are just going
to tell him to go to bed using the verbal command and pointing. As soon as he does go
to bed, go over and give him his treat and lots of praise.
If he is a bit slow at understanding at this point because there was no throwing, follow
him as he goes to the bed. Repeat the command along the way if you have to. The
idea is to get him onto the bed without being enticed with a reward first.
As soon as he’s on the bed and down, give him praise and rewards. Continue with this
action while increasing the time that he gets on the bed and the time you go over and
reward/praise him.
6. Now its time to start telling him to go to bed from a different room. If he doesn’t get it
at first because the bed is in a different room, go along with him until he can see the
bed. You don’t want to go up to the bed but stay in the doorway. When he gets on the
bed, tell him good boy and leave the room.
Go back in after a few moments and give him a treat and praise. Continue this step
until he goes to bed on his own. Go into him after a few minutes and praise him. You
can practice at any time throughout the day, and even set some routine times when he
needs to be on his bed such as when you need to go out, meal times and your bed
time.
7. This exercise will take a couple of weeks for him to get it. I want to point out here that
when you send him to bed, especially when visitors arrive, you don’t forget him.
Go to him and give him some praise and even a treat if you want to, but don’t forget
he’s there otherwise he may feel rejection when visitors arrive. As with all of the
commands, there should be consistency in the command, correction and reward.
The go to bed obedience training command is a very useful and relatively easy
command to teach your dog. Use of this command is great for,
- when visitors arrive
- when they are getting underfoot while you are trying to do housework
- when you are busy and don’t want to be disturbed
- when you just want some free space.
This command is very useful and practical and you will find yourself using it on a daily
basis One thing I will point out is that going to bed is not a punishment; it’s a place for
them to go to where they will not be in the way. The bed should be a fun place that is
comfortable for them to spend some time in.
As with all obedience commands, we are going to start off with some simple actions and
then add a few variables to make it a little harder until he fully understands the verbal
command. As you have seen throughout this site, I try to keep treats to a minimum and
lavish with love.
The reasons are simple, you don’t always have a pocket full of treats but you do have
a pocket full of love. You don’t want your dog to expect a tangible reward every time he
does something and you don’t want any weight issues in the future.
If you don’t already have a spot designated for your dog to sleep, now is as good a
time as any. First off, I would suggest that your dog’s bed is not outside, if he’s going to
be part of the family.
His bed shouldn't be in the laundry room where he may be frightened of the noise of
the washing machine and dryer or at least kept awake by it and it shouldn’t be on your
bed. They need somewhere comfortable to go to but also be able to come out and be
part of the family.
Teach your dog to go to bed - Step by Step
1. Decide on a name that you are going to call this go to place such as your bed, your
cot, your mat or whatever, and stick with it.
2. Stand with your puppy dog about 4 or 5 feet away from the bed and say Go To Bed
while pointing to the bed and at the same time throw a treat onto the bed. Puppy dog is
sure to rush over to the bed to collect the tasty treat.
As soon as he does, say down. Using the down command will keep him there. Now go
over to him and give him lots of praise and let him eat his treat if he hasn’t already
done so.
3. Continue to go through this command to reinforce the behavior. We are also trying
to get him to connect the phrase go to bed with the action. He will also know that going
there is not a bad thing.
4. As he gets better at this, we want to increase the distance. With the other commands
that you have taught him so far, we’ve increased the distance by you moving away
from him. Now we will increase the distance between where you and your dog are
standing and where he is going to end up; on the bed.
5. Let’s now change tactics a little and instead of throwing the treat, we are just going
to tell him to go to bed using the verbal command and pointing. As soon as he does go
to bed, go over and give him his treat and lots of praise.
If he is a bit slow at understanding at this point because there was no throwing, follow
him as he goes to the bed. Repeat the command along the way if you have to. The
idea is to get him onto the bed without being enticed with a reward first.
As soon as he’s on the bed and down, give him praise and rewards. Continue with this
action while increasing the time that he gets on the bed and the time you go over and
reward/praise him.
6. Now its time to start telling him to go to bed from a different room. If he doesn’t get it
at first because the bed is in a different room, go along with him until he can see the
bed. You don’t want to go up to the bed but stay in the doorway. When he gets on the
bed, tell him good boy and leave the room.
Go back in after a few moments and give him a treat and praise. Continue this step
until he goes to bed on his own. Go into him after a few minutes and praise him. You
can practice at any time throughout the day, and even set some routine times when he
needs to be on his bed such as when you need to go out, meal times and your bed
time.
7. This exercise will take a couple of weeks for him to get it. I want to point out here that
when you send him to bed, especially when visitors arrive, you don’t forget him.
Go to him and give him some praise and even a treat if you want to, but don’t forget
he’s there otherwise he may feel rejection when visitors arrive. As with all of the
commands, there should be consistency in the command, correction and reward.
