Basic Dog Training

Dog training is the responsibility that YOU signed on for when you brought your dog through your front door for the first time. The whole dog training experience can be pleasant for BOTH you and your dog. Dog training is an Art not a science, many trainers and facilities develop a training method. Dogs will always be dogs and humans will continually try to make their dog into a furry person. Dog training is something that does not happen over night. It takes time, repetition and most of all, patience. Puppies are intelligent, but are lacking in short term memory. Close supervision is needed to provide repetition in those behaviors that are necessary to propagate proper housebreaking.

Training is all about communication, and you need to learn to communicate with your dog. Dog training is a process that we do with our dogs not to our dogs. Both you and your dog will enjoy the reward-based training methods you will learn together. Dog training is the process of teaching a dog to exhibit certain desired dog behavior in specific circumstances. Training your dog should absolutely be a top priority.

Dog training is a very physical activity. You must be prepared to be on your feet and moving at a brisk pace for most of the 50-minute class. Dog training is especially important when adopting an adult dog, since new owners generally have no knowledge of the dog behavior history. Additionally, successful dog training means your dog is less likely to end up a lost pet.

Reward your pet every time he follows your command. While treating him with tasty things, say him “Good dog” in a happy voice. Reward with treats starts the dog down the path of what you decide is good behavior and eventually you can wean the treats.

Obedience is a part of the social setting defined for your dog in your home. Changes in the setting and how the dog perceives his pack position brings about desired behavior changes. Obedience is more than just commands - when taught correctly; it becomes the common language between you and your dog. It transforms your relationship from one of frustration, to one of harmony. Obedience training would have prevented many of these problems and can help solve the bad behaviors that exist.