Basic Dog Obedience Training
Dog Training Tips For A Well-Trained Dog!
If you are here to learn about
basic dog obedience training, then you have
made a very positive and caring decision about your dog's future. And I commend you for it!
Training your dog or puppy is one of the best things you can do to ensure that he and
you build a sound relationship together. Starting with the basics of obedience is the
first step toward his recognition of you, as his pack leader, and the beginning of
gaining respect for one another.
Why Basic Dog Training For Obedience is So Important
- Once a puppy leaves his canine pack and becomes a member of your family pack, he needs
to know the pecking order and who is the pack leader. Obedience training quickly makes
it clear who's the "top dog". Make no mistake, dogs thrive on clarity!
- To feel happy and have a sense of belonging, he needs to know the rules and how to
behave with his new pack. Basic dog obedience training will accomplish this.
- With training, your dog is directed toward desirable behavior and gains assurance that
he is pleasing you. It's another stepping stone toward building a deeper trusting
relationship.
- A dog with good manners is also much more socially acceptable. He won't embarass you
when friends come over.
- Dogs like to feel useful. Training accomplishes this and also staves off boredom. Remember
when dogs first hooked up with man, they were put to work - and enjoyed it!
- He'll be safer to travel with on vacations, trips around town, or just out on a walk.
Reasons Not To Ignore Basic Dog Obedience Training
- Left to his own devices, your dog will have no clue what's expected of him and will be
forced to make his own decisions. You will be setting him up to fail!
- Without the communication that he needs from you in the form of training, he will
experience uncertainty, confusion and a lack of confidence. In other words, he will feel stressful.
- Dogs in stressful situations, make bad decisions.
- He will be shunned as his behavior deteriorates.
- Untrained dogs frequently wind up in animal shelters because they...
developed a lot of bad habits
didn't get along with your family
didn't get along with the neighbors
weren't trustworthy around people in various situations
showed signs of aggression
...all things that could have been resolved by some simple training.
Many owners who surrender their dogs to shelters will say they were forced to because of
relocation, divorce, busy schedule, finances, travel, etc. But the real reason is often
because their cute puppy grew up into an untrained dog with lots of problems!!
The simple kindness of owners taking responsibility for giving basic dog obedience training
could save thousands of dogs
from this undeserved fate.
Obedience training is like taking out insurance that your dog will never wind up at an
animal shelter, but will take his rightful place as a beloved member of your family.
Dog Obedience Training - Getting Started
One very important secret to successful training is
learning how dogs think and understanding their body language. Once you have a grasp on
this, training your dog will be easier and faster. So get yourself a good
basic dog obedience training system that will give you the professional secrets.
Without a reliable program to follow, your training sessions
could be very frustrating and
miserable for both you and the dog.
All dogs are trainable although some breeds are more willing learners, because they've
inherited strong
trainability traits from their
ancestors.
Regardless of this fact, all dogs want the approval of their masters and this fact alone
makes them good candidates for training. It also means that
you are the best
person to train your dog.
Of course there are some excellent private dog trainers out there, but going this route
can be expensive. Plus you are missing the opportunity that you get to bond with your
dog when you train in-home with a professional basic dog obedience training guide. This will get you
and your dog started with all the basic commands such at sit, stay, come, down,
leave-it, etc., plus take you to the next level.
I would also highly recommend this approach because your dog won't have to make the
adjustment to a new situation or trainer.
Lastly, here are a few dog training tips to keep in mind when starting out:
- Choose a place for training where you won't be disturbed.
- Fill your pocket with the dog training tools smart trainers use for rewards and encouragement.
I'm talking about healthy food treats! These are the strongest motivators in the beginning. Non-food rewards can be mixed in later when progress has been made.
- Be consistent, use the same word for a command each time and stick with it.
- Work on one command at a time until it is well understood, then move on to the next.
- Keep training sessions short and fun.
- Make commands that your dog has learned a part of his life by using them daily.
- Repetition and consistency is the key to sustained recall.
Most of all enjoy the time you spend with your dog and give him a good life!
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