Training is the best way to keep your pet safe and establish a healthy relationship between you and your dog. There are so many factors involved with caring for a pet and if you start training at a young age you can save yourself a lot of worries in the future. Training can make walking your dog more enjoyable, taking them to the dog park safer and having people over to your house a lot less hectic.
Whenever you start basic obedience training the most important thing you can do is BE CONSISTENT . Dogs are creatures of habit and any training you do must be re-enforced regularly in order to stick. So this means you are being trained as much as your dog is. It’s very hard to resist your cute, adorable, furry baby when he tries to get up on the couch or bed with you or when he gnaws on your hands but habits like this could mean disaster as he/she gets older. Your dog is happiest when he knows what you want from him so when you train him it helps to strengthen your bond and gives him a way to make you proud.
When you walk a well-trained dog on a leash, YOU are in control at all times and not being dragged down the street. If you come across another dog you do not have to worry about your dogs reaction. You can enjoy the fresh air together and get some healthy exercise without dreading a misbehaving dog.
When you take your dog anywhere off leash whether it be the beach, a dog park or even your front yard, basic commands like come, stay or heel can save their life. You don’t want your dog to chase things unexpectedly or take off in front of a car.
It can be a pleasure having people over to your house when your dogs are well behaved. They won’t jump all over company or try to get out of the house and take off when people are coming and going. Without the proper training some dogs become so territorial that they won’t even let anyone in your home without going crazy.The peace of mind of having a well- mannered pup makes entertaining much more enjoyable.
Having a dog is a long term commitment and a lot of responsibility. As cute and loving as they are, they can also be challenging and maddening, especially if they are not trained. When you take the time to create structure, teach commands and give your dog boundaries it feeds their desire to please you. It makes them more relaxed when they know what you want from them.. so teach them. Give them positive re-enforcement when they do good and don’t tolerate bad behavior. This means you can’t be lazy and confuse them because sometimes they get away with it and sometimes they don’t. There are reputable trainers and pet facilities that can help you. Train your dog, they will love you for it and your life will be a lot easier in the long run.