"Aus" or "out" tells the dog to move away or, in herding dog commands to run out and go to work. (Note that if you are interested in training a herding dog there is an entirely different command language for that type of work. Specialized training information is available at the American Border Collie Association at americanbordercollie.org.)

Bleib

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"Bleib" or "remain" is the equivalent of "stay" and should be used to to tell your dog to sit down and maintain his current position.

Bringen

"Bringen" or "bring" is the equivalent of fetch and indicates your dog should retrieve an item or bring an item to you. (This can either be an item you've thrown for your dog to retrieve or an item you've taught your dog to identify and to bring to you when told to do so.)

Nein

"Nein" simply means "no" and should be used to tell your dog to stop whatever he is doing. (Again, as with your chosen "praise" word, your discipline words should also be kept short, consistent, and easy to understand.)

Fuss

"Fuss" means "foot" and is the equivalent of "heel," meaning the animal should lie or sit by your side and stay there. (In some training variations of this command the animal is to lie down facing the owner and await the next command.)

Command Languages

Command languages or the use of whistles or clickers create a kind of shorthand between you and your dog, giving them a clear vocabulary to which to respond and supplying you with a range of actions to control. Even something as simple as whistling for a dog to come is a command and many dog trainers (especially those working with herding dogs like Border Collies) teach their animals a system of hand commands.

Whether your animal has been trained to obey specialized service dog commands or to simply respond to the sound of your voice, teaching dog commands is an important aspect of socializing your pet. Whether you use English of German dog commands, teaching your dog a common vocabulary will enrich the relationship you both share.

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