While some dog owners sign up their pet for dog obedience classes, many people decide to train them on their own. Since they will be the ones handling them, training them at home can be appropriate as long as the owner does not teach them bad habits. There are certain techniques that can make your training more effective and will help your dog to be well-behaved.
However, dog obedience training Dallas is much more than teaching a few commands to your new puppy. Dogs can be trained in obedience and not be obedient. A dog that is truly obedience trained will always obey your commands immediately.
Safety The most important reason to use dog obedience training is for safety for you, your pet, and others. There are times when quick obedience can save your pet’s life. For instance, when crossing the street your dog needs to stop immediately when you give the command if there is oncoming traffic.
Commands Most dog owners will only teach their dogs the basic obedience training, which is sufficient for handling their pets. Even if you choose to sign your pet up for a class in dog obedience training, you will have to practice at home so that they will know to follow the commands everywhere.
Behavior The other main reason to provide obedience training for your dog is to teach good behavior. A dog that listens and obeys its owner is a much better pet than one who is allowed to do as it pleases.
Other advanced commands include shake hands, stand, back up, and attack. These all have benefits but not for every dog. An owner must decide which commands they will use and teach to their dogs. Intelligence levels vary in the different breeds and while all dogs can learn the basic commands, it may be difficult to teach too many advanced commands to some breeds.
Use positive reinforcement with your dog. Instead of yelling when they do not follow your commands correctly, reward them when they do. Many people reward their dogs with a treat and this works well, but you also need to reward them with verbal praise. Dogs are like people and they liked to be praised because they want to please.
Some dogs are naturally aggressive with strangers or even people they know who do not live in the same household but this is just normal. This can make them a nuisance at the very least and possibly dangerous if they do not follow commands and they may even embarrass you. A dog that does not lie quietly when you have visitors in your home will make it uncomfortable for your guests and you. Obedience training will help even the most vigilant watch dogs to be quiet and stand back when told to do so.
A dog that has learned obedience training will be well-behaved in all situations and will respond to commands when given. They will be loyal followers of their masters and will be a pleasure to be around
Our philosophy at All Dogs Unleashed is to create clear communications between dogs and owners. We know firsthand the importance of the bond between dogs, families and communities. By educating families about how to properly interact with their dogs, we can create a positive lasting impact to their relationship for years to come.