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How many repetitions does it take for a dog to learn a command?
Gwen Gusikowski
2025-08-02 16:42:21
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It takes a minimum of 500 to 700 repetitions for a command to be recognized like a second language for your dog. Our goal is 700 plus repetitions when teaching obedience commands to a dog. First mistake many dog owners make is not enough repetitions. They believe a hundred or so sits and the dog sits in the living room almost every time means the dog knows sit. It does not. The dog KNOWS the command, but they do not understand it yet.
Caesar Hudson
2025-07-22 01:23:46
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How many repetitions you ask? Well, this depends on how clear you are when teaching your dog what you want and how much your dog wants to do the desired behavior. I have seen some dogs learn a behavior in less than 10 repetitions while it may take another dog 30 repetitions to learn the same behavior. However, I think it important to note that repetitions are successful when there is consistency in what you are asking your dog to do as well. If you pay close enough attention to your dog, you will soon learn their body language to let you know they get it. Along with how many repetitions it may take your dog to learn a behavior, you then have to add in the months of practicing that behavior in all settings to ensure your dog understands he has to perform the same behavior no matter if it is in your living room, around your neighborhood or at the local park.
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