7 Areas To Cover When Training Your Dog

29 May 2008

29 May, 2008 Training

Dogs are said to be mans best friend. But I will take it a little furture than that. A well trained dog will become your best friend. Beyond being well socialized, a well trained dog removes the stress of the liklyhood of biting someone. They also tend to stay calm in distracting environments. Not jumping up on people and being much more curtious on household furniture.

Also, well trained dogs are more likely to stay with the same owner, as opposed to being abandoned to the pound. Owners with well trained dogs are more satisfied with their decision on owning a dog. One research report from the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association found that 96% of shelter dogs had never had any training.

Training your dog helps to teach them boundaries, thus making them more comfortable around humans. There are many different dog training programs and many professional dog trainers. However, just because someone has a business card doesn’t mean they are a qualified trainer.

Finding a qualified trainer does not have to be a lot of work. If your friends have well trained dogs, ask them if they know of a good trainer. Also, take advantage of networking at your local park. While walking your dog ask other dog owners who they recommend.

Once you have found a trainer, ask them what method of training they teach. There have been dozens of different training methods for dogs that have been in and out of fashion over the years. Ask the trainer what method they use, why they use it, and what the benefits of it are. Also ask for references.

Whether you train your dog yourself or find a professional, teaching your dog commands and socializing it is important. Areas to cover in training include:

1. Socializing to strangers: This is easy to accomplish while out walking your dog around the neighborhood and introducing them to people.

2. Socializing with other dogs: You can do this at dog parks, or even better in a dog training class.

3. Leash walking at a steady pace: You can start this training as soon as you get your new dog.

4. Crate training: This is important, especially to build up a tolerance to stay in a kennel environment for several hours.

5. The sit command: This is usually the first command new owners teach their dog.

6. The down/stand command: These commands help develop boundaries for the dog.

7. The stay command: This command is important for your dog to master, especially in an environment with a lot of distractions.

There are many benefits to having a well trained dog. But it doesn’t necessarily mean the dog will not develop behavioral problems down the road, like separation anxiety. Simply put a well trained dog is a joy to be around and strengthens the human-animal bond.

Does your dog have behavior problems. Thanks to this powerful insider information, over 59,698 dog owners worldwide have been successful with their dog training, and solved their dog’s behavior problems.
Learn the secrets that has helped 59,698 dog owners...

Dog Training

TrackBack URI | RSS feed for comments on this post

4 Responses

1 Dog Breeds - Which Are Better For Watch Dogs |
2008 Jun 26

[...] on training your dog Visit dog training equipment for your training needs. Also check out Training Your Dog. Article Source: [...]
2 Pet Health Insurance - Should You Get It? | Pet Health Issues
2008 Jun 27

[...] Getting health insurance for your dog should be a serious consideration for any pet owner. Think of it as the normal expense for having your pet. It’s well worth it and it can really set your mind at ease to know that should your dog need expensive medical treatment to save his life - you’ll be covered. About the Author: For information on training your dog Visit dog training equipment for your training needs. Also check out 7 Areas To Cover When Training Your Dog. [...]
3 dog training products
2008 Jul 23

Correct use of the training leash is important, not only during training sessions, but at all times. Always having a loop over your thumb and your hand closed into a fist, prevents even the strongest dog from unexpectedly jerking the leash through your fingers and breaking free. Whether it’s the hand-loop or a loop formed by marrying the leash over your thumb, the result is the same. Pulling on the leash merely causes your grip to tighten
4 Pet Health Insurance - Should You Get It? | Pets Information
2008 Dec 01

[...] For information on training your dog Visit dog training equipment for your training needs. Also check out 7 Areas To Cover When Training Your Dog. [...]