Teaching the 'watch me' command to your dog is one of the simplest yet one of the most useful techniques you will use when training your dog. However, most dog owners do not think it is a useful command to teach their dog.
The 'watch me' command gives you an easy technique to put into practice if you are in a dangerous situation. For example, if your dog is aggressive towards any pets, children or bicycles then teaching the 'watch me' command will give you a simple way to distract your dog until the other person has walked past you. All you need to teach your dog the 'watch me' command is spare time and treats to reward your dog.
Teaching the 'watch me' command shouldn't take your dog long to understand if you practice regularly throughout the day. At first, start teaching your dog in a quiet area so that he can get an understanding of what the 'watch me' command means.
To begin teaching the 'watch me' command place a treat in front of the dogs nose. Then lift the treat up to your eye, making sure that your dog can still see the treat. Once your dog looks you in the eye give him the treat. If you do this regularly your dog will recognise lifting your hand up to your eye as a hand signal. Gradually your dog will follow this command without having to use treats. Once your dog understands this command you will be able to use this in many different situations which will keep you and your dog out of danger.
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