Sunday, March 15, 2009

Why Dog Training is Crucial

By Gus Sanabria

Dog training is no simple process, and it can very easily push your patience to the limit. But keep in mind that the tough part does not last long. Shortly afterwords you will be able to enjoy letting your dog play and run without any misfortunes or incidents. You will be able to relax and enjoy time with your dog after its obedience training is complete. However, the first steps up are the steepest, so to speak, when it comes to dog training in the home. Keep in mind that is is very important to get all the help that is available to you.

Teaching your puppy housebreaking is just one thing that you absolutely need to do, although sometimes it may seem like a never ending process. Giving up on training your pet could result in many unwanted consequences such as; destroyed furniture, accidents inside the house, biting, aggressive behavior and others.

Keep control of the situation by establishing yourself in the parent role, which will lead to a better adjusted dog. Your main goal in dog training is to teach them the difference between right, and wrong. Unfortunately, many people incorrectly believe that dogs innately know how to tell right from wrong. This reasoning is flawed, because dogs only know instinct without the proper dog training. The human rules and the dogs insticts are not the same concerning being the furniture.

We, as the owners and the teachers of the pets, have to slowly and patiently walk our pets through dog training in order to teach them the way we live. Your dog wants to please you but until you teach it how to, it will be at a loss. Dog training will teach the dog the behavior you want it to have. It will also show the dog how to receive your affection and little extra treats every once in a while.

Some sources for dog training advice include:

* Courses

* Book

* DVD

* Magazine

Even though you may find a lot of classes that can help inform you on how to teach your dog about housebreaking and biting, you must remember that these classes are merely for your information. These classes will not transform your puppy's behavior overnight. After you bring your pet home, the actual work begins. Anything you learn at the dog training sessions must be repeated at home to be effective.

You can always look into books, magazines, DVDs or videos to help you with your dog training plan. Absorb and utilize the advice you are given. It could take from a few weeks to several months depending on what breed you are dog training. The dog training can pay off quickly with some consistent diligence from the owner.

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