Dog Training - Benefits to Pets and Their Owners
There seem to be two different outcomes with regard to owning a dog - the dog can give you unconditional love, hours of entertainment and lots of exercise, or it can be a complete nuisance to the owners and everyone it comes into contact with.
The excitement of bringing a new puppy or dog into your family can mask the fact that there is much hard work and patience required from everyone, in the weeks and months ahead.
In fact, under the right circumstances, the dog will never stop learning during the whole of its life.
Whether or not a dog behaves in an acceptable manner is partly due to its breed, but mainly due to the quality of the training it receives.
This is why prospective dog owners need to decide whether they have the time and patience required to train a dog effectively.
Most people lead very busy lives, and it can seem as if there are not enough hours in the day, even without having a dog.
Training should begin on the first day, even though the puppy may be very tiny.
Already it has been learning from its mother and siblings, and the puppy will now be dependent on you for all its needs.
This is the perfect opportunity to establish your relationship with your dog.
For example, if the puppy has had all the vaccinations necessary and you are able to take it out for a walk, this would be a good time to let it off the lead (as long as you are in a safe environment).
Your puppy will realise that he needs you and will follow you.
If this routine is started early on in the puppy's life, the puppy should recall very well when it is older and has a mind of its own! Most dogs need the stimulation of play and training, and if the training is carried out in short sessions, the two can be combined very successfully.
As the puppy gets older, you can begin to emphasise when the training session ends and the play begins, but to begin with it is a good idea to make the sessions less formal.
The dog must see you as the 'pack leader' but it is important that everyone in the family takes the time to train him, so that he understands his place in the family and feels secure.
This will enhance the bond he has with everyone and he will feel like part of your 'pack.
' Dog training is not just about obedience, but equally importantly, it is about communicating with your dog, so that you understand and respect each other.
This builds a bond between you, and allows the dog to lead a much fuller life.
The excitement of bringing a new puppy or dog into your family can mask the fact that there is much hard work and patience required from everyone, in the weeks and months ahead.
In fact, under the right circumstances, the dog will never stop learning during the whole of its life.
Whether or not a dog behaves in an acceptable manner is partly due to its breed, but mainly due to the quality of the training it receives.
This is why prospective dog owners need to decide whether they have the time and patience required to train a dog effectively.
Most people lead very busy lives, and it can seem as if there are not enough hours in the day, even without having a dog.
Training should begin on the first day, even though the puppy may be very tiny.
Already it has been learning from its mother and siblings, and the puppy will now be dependent on you for all its needs.
This is the perfect opportunity to establish your relationship with your dog.
For example, if the puppy has had all the vaccinations necessary and you are able to take it out for a walk, this would be a good time to let it off the lead (as long as you are in a safe environment).
Your puppy will realise that he needs you and will follow you.
If this routine is started early on in the puppy's life, the puppy should recall very well when it is older and has a mind of its own! Most dogs need the stimulation of play and training, and if the training is carried out in short sessions, the two can be combined very successfully.
As the puppy gets older, you can begin to emphasise when the training session ends and the play begins, but to begin with it is a good idea to make the sessions less formal.
The dog must see you as the 'pack leader' but it is important that everyone in the family takes the time to train him, so that he understands his place in the family and feels secure.
This will enhance the bond he has with everyone and he will feel like part of your 'pack.
' Dog training is not just about obedience, but equally importantly, it is about communicating with your dog, so that you understand and respect each other.
This builds a bond between you, and allows the dog to lead a much fuller life.
