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tips2026-03-125 min read

Dog Training Tips in Bali | Basic Commands & Local Advice

Training your dog in Bali has unique challenges. Here's practical advice.

Basic Commands Every Dog Needs

1. Sit

  • Hold treat above nose
  • Move hand back slowly
  • Dog sits naturally, say "sit"
  • Reward immediately
  • 2. Stay

  • Start from sit position
  • Open palm, say "stay"
  • Step back slowly
  • Reward for not moving
  • 3. Come (Recall)

  • Critical in Bali with stray dogs around
  • Practice in enclosed area first
  • Use high-value treats
  • Never punish when they come (even if slow)
  • 4. Leave It

  • Important for avoiding food/trash on streets
  • Place treat in closed fist
  • Wait for dog to lose interest
  • Reward with different treat
  • Bali-Specific Challenges

  • Stray dogs - Practice recall, avoid confrontation
  • Offerings (canang sari) - Teach "leave it" for street offerings
  • Motorbike noise - Desensitize gradually
  • Heat - Train in early morning or evening
  • Training Treats

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    Finding a Dog Trainer

    Ask the expat community for recommendations. Several qualified trainers operate in the Canggu/Seminyak area.

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