Choosing to train your dog with German commands can be a powerful training tool and has its advantages. German dog commands have long been considered especially effective because the words employed are short and forceful.
Training a dog in German is very popular. All commands, whether they are working dog commands or basic obedience commands should be consistent and fit the needs and the relationship of the owner and their four legged companion.
Training your dog in German is fun and will set you apart in an ordinary group obedience class. One of the advantages of teaching your dog German is your dog will only listen to your commands – unless your acquaintances are fluent in German!
Are you ready to brag to friends and family that, (He obeys on German command) “Er gehorcht auf Kommando”?
Below are common commands that German trainers and owners use:
|
English Commands |
German Commands |
Pronunciation |
| Watch, Attention | Achtung | Ahk-toong |
| Out, Drop It, Let Go | Aus | Owss (rhymes with “house”) |
| Stay | Bleib | Blibe |
| Good Dog | Braver Hund | braffer hoont |
| Fetch, Bring, Get It | Bring | Brrring (roll the “r”) |
| Attack, Bite, Take Hold | Fass | Fahs |
| Heel | Fuss | Fooss (long o sound as in Moose) |
| Bark, Speak | Gib Laut | Gib Laut |
| Here (or Front or Come) | Heir | hee er (Hang on the “eh” sound slightly longer than usual, roll the r if you can.) |
| Jump, Up, Over | Hopp | Hop |
| No | Nein | Nine |
| Pay Attention, Heads Up | Pass Auf | Pahs owf |
| Shame, Stop That, Drop That | Pfui | Foo-ey |
| Down | Platz | Platz |
| Hunt, Blind Search | Revier Command for Schutzhund | Reh veer |
| Sit | Sitz | Sitz ( rhymes with “fits”.) |
| Search, Seek, Track | Such Command for Schutzhund | Pronounced – Zook (Long o and soft k.) |
| Search | Voran | For awn |
| Go Out | Voraus | for owss ( rhymes with “for house”) |
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