Dog Commands

Below are the most common international dog commands used while working with dogs. Many Americans will use a foreign language when training their dog(s). Many believe this is so that someone else can’t command or control your dog. This is possible, but isn’t completely accurate. A good reason to use a foreign language when commanding your dog, is due to the fact that we use their commands in our common every day language.

Example
If I say “Do you mind if I SIT on your couch?”. Or if I say “Can I lay DOWN on your floor?”.

You can see that we are using common commands in our every day language. This can tend to either confuse your dog or even dilute the value of the commands. But, when we use a different language … a language we don’t use in our every day speaking, the dog knows that when we say a command, it is for them only. There is less hesitation, as we only use those words or language with the dog. We see a better response from our dog(s) when we use a foreign language while commanding them.

You don’t have to be fluent in a foreign language to train your dog in a foreign language. We call it “Dog German” or Dog Czech”, as an example. You need only learn about 5 to 10 words to be successful in commanding your dog in a foreign language. Keep in mind, some of those from other countries train their dog(s) in English, simply because it isn’t a language used commonly in their country.

Below, are the most common international dog commands available for you to learn and use with your dog. Training a dog in a foreign language is just as easy as training your dog in English.