| oogle_ad_section_start --> | | | | training types. But it is important that a dog owner |
| Many dog owners make a decision at some point | | | | make decisions about what exactly the dog is to |
| (ideally early in the dog ownership) that their dog | | | | learn. Small obedience training will help with behaviors. |
| needs training. This is due to various reasons, for | | | | But behavior training is an excellent way for dog |
| some, the owner wants their dog to learn to hunt or | | | | owners to learn to not only control but also to |
| engage in a particular sport or activity. Other dog | | | | understand their dogs. Specific activity training can be |
| owners appreciate a dog that will perform specific | | | | very complex. |
| activities such as heeling. But the majority of dog | | | | When deciding where to begin dog training some |
| owners simply want to provide basic behavior | | | | owners are confused. It is important to know that |
| training. | | | | beginning is the vital step. Dog owners should |
| Many dogs are bred and/or raised to perform | | | | consider their own personality, the dog's personality, |
| particular activities. This can include hunting, drug | | | | and what are the desired goals. After careful |
| sniffing, Search & Rescue, Frisbee, and a slew | | | | consideration of those facts one should consider his |
| of other things. These activities showcase the abilities | | | | her abilities as a trainer. |
| of the dog and those of the dog owner/trainer. | | | | Just as with any educational encounter, the |
| Obedience training is designed to teach a dog how to | | | | relationship of the student and teacher are important. |
| perform specific activities requested by the owner | | | | The teacher must understand if the student is the |
| trainer. This type of train places an emphasis on | | | | independent, take charge type or if he is more |
| precise and prompt performance. This training does | | | | submissive. By understanding the dog's personality |
| not necessarily improve the dog's behavior. For | | | | the training methods can be tailored to suit him/her. |
| example, some dogs that have been obedience | | | | The dog owner/trainer's skills and abilities are |
| trained may continue to chew on items they | | | | essential in receiving the desired outcomes. Some |
| shouldn't or bark incessantly. However, those same | | | | dog owners/trainers are simply 'in touch with' their |
| dogs may be very obedient when it comes to | | | | dog's emotions and feelings. This allows them to |
| obeying specific commands. | | | | understand what the dog is thinking and how to best |
| Behavior training is the type of training that teaches | | | | react to that. For some people this comes naturally |
| a dog to "behave". A well-behaved dog is a much | | | | and for others it is an ability they should strive for. |
| more pleasant companion than one that is not. | | | | By understanding the dog any training will be more |
| Behavior training includes such training as | | | | effective. |
| housebreaking a dog, teaching the dog to behave | | | | Some degree of training is essential for every dog. |
| around other pets and people, leash training, limits on | | | | Decide what it is that you want your dog to learn. If |
| barking, and other small things that simply make a | | | | you are capable then begin training right away. If you |
| dog wonderful to be around. | | | | are less than skilled consider finding a trusted trainer |
| Of course there are cross-overs of each of these | | | | to assist with this task. |