Anyone welcoming a new dog into the family will know exactly how hard it is to get them to respond to your commands, and the first mistake Brits make is waiting too long to begin training.

Dog training can be a difficult task as it can be hard to understand how to communicate with your pooch but when it comes to command words there are some that work better than others.

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Dog training can be a difficult task, but there are some commands that work better than others. A certified dog trainer has revealed that the using word 'OK' around dogs could impede their progress.

Let’s start out by congratulating you! Training a dog is no easy feat. We applaud your efforts and acknowledge it is one of the biggest responsibilities as a dog owner. Teaching dogs how to exist in ...

Training a dog is no easy feat. ... Stop Using This One-Word Command. The word “OK” comes so naturally to us, it’s no wonder we use it constantly during training sessions.

Training should be reward-based, meaning you give your dog something they like (such as food, toys, or praise) when they correctly follow the command you've asked them to do.

‘This can confuse dogs and set them back since we use the word so nonchalantly’ (Picture: Getty Images/Image Source) So you’ve got a dog – congrats, you’re living the dream!