DOG TRAINING

Dog training can be a long, time consuming endeavor that will test your patience and character. But dog training  is also one of the most rewarding exercises in your life; where you will form a strong, loving, forever lasting bond with your canine that is unlike any other relationship that you have ever had in your life.

You will have an infinite amount of laughs and enjoyment for many years to come. And there is no substitute for your four legged companion when it comes to cheering you up when returning home after having one of thosemiserable days you will be glad to forget.

Dogs take such an active part in the day-to-day living with humans, from being the household pet through to being a loyal guard dog and protection dog. There are also many types of working dogs, including guide dogs,farm dogs, customs, police, military, search and rescue, sled dogs, and even celebrity television and movie stars.

No matter what is to be expected of the dog in the future, all need to achieve basic dog training with the help and guidance from their master.  Without mastering the basics, both dog and owner, as well as the rest ofthe "family pack", will have a trying time at cohabitating together.  However, there is no reason why every dog should not achieve the essential basics of dog obedience and well socialized dog behavior.

With mastery of the fundamentals of dog training, you will be pleasantly surprised at the numerous ways in which your canine can assist you on a daily basis. This is because dogs are far more clever than they are given credit for.

There are several important areas of training, including socializing your puppy; affirming your position as the "Alpha Dog" or "pack leader" - by telling them off whenever they demonstrate unacceptable behavior; house training; coming when called; and getting use to a lead.

Your puppy will try various ways of seeking your attention, discovering which method results in the most success. What you the owner need to dois channel this energy appropriately. You want to teach your dog from the outset that your way of doing things results in praise and affection.  Whereas, when your puppy chooses to do things their way, this results in being told off and ignored for a short period of time.  So after a while, your dog will get the idea and will choose the way it's master approves of so that the puppy makes life easier for itself.

The keys to successful dog training are persistence, confidence and consistency. If you consistently chastise your dog for bad behavior and consistently praise your dog for good behavior, then your canine will become more and more confident in you as the trainer and master. Your dog will also be more confident in what is expected of it in relation to behavior. Dogs love the security that is provided when their master exercises consistency in their reactions towards the dogs' behavior.

A great resource for further information with regards to dog training is SitStayFetch (Clicking this link opens in a new window).  Although it does cost money, it is very economical considering the average price of one training session with a professional dog trainer, and is well worth the investment.