Basic Obedience Commands

On any day, time is limited for a shelter dog to find fulfillment out of the kennel. If you are fortunate, you may be able to get each dog out for a total of 20 minutes. With such a time constraint, it is important to conduct mini training sessions, while at the same time giving dogs some exercise and affection.

A shelter dog that can display a calm demeanor and execute simple commands such as sit, down, come, heel, place and stay will be much more likely to win the heart of a potential adopter, thereby giving the dog the necessary physical and mental stimulation to lead a more purposeful life.