Dog training,
defined, is rewarding "wanted" behavior and correcting "unwanted" behavior.
Dog
obedience training, when you break it down, is primarily a) establishing and
promoting a proper relationship with your dog, and b) finding a humane way of
communicating with your dog so he understands you.
Many people believe that obedience is just teaching your dog to sit, stay, lay
down, etc... It actually goes way beyond that. Just as we need to teach our
children the proper ways to behave in society, we also need to teach our dog.
They do not learn obedience on their own.
Dogs are social pack animals. The ways they relate to other dogs, animals, or
people is much different than we do. Just as we consider them a part of our
family, they consider us a part of their pack. Every pack needs to have a pack
leader, so it is important to make sure that you are the one to fill that role.
Many people decide to go to a professional trainer, which is great, however, in
the end, the professional is basically training you how to
train your dog. Not
everyone can afford professional rates.
There are many different types of dog training books with different methods of
basic
training that you can purchase from bookstores. You could also download an eBook
and begin using those methods right away and they are guaranteed to work. If you
aren't 100% satisfied, you will get 100% of your money back. So you really have
nothing to lose, but so much to gain.
There are also dog training products that may be needed to help you on your
journey toward having an obedient dog. There are different types of
training
collars, and leads that you could use. Also training pads are available if you
wish to house train. Or if you are planning on training a guard dog, there are
some things that you may need for that as well.
Sometimes people are reluctant to get a dog because of what it can do to your
yard. You can even find solutions for that problem and discover how
dog waste can
become your lawn's friend.
Schutzhund training is a more effective way to
go if you are looking to get the best of 3 worlds in 1. Have a dog that is not only obedient, but has a nose for
tracking, and can be protective as well. Schutzhund can be for sport or just
simply for you and your dog.
Getting the proper information for the training that you would like to do is
important. Now is the fun part. Let get started with our dog
training.
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