Today I read a post from juliesimba.com that covers the topic of training your dog for obedience as it states “dog training for obedience is an essential ingredient in any healthy human-dog relationship.” I’d like to highlight some key points from this article and get your input! What tips would you add to this article?
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Regardless of which training technique you choose to employ or which dog training schools you frequent, this is what proper dog obedience training should accomplish.
- Build or strengthen a close, healthy and appropriate relationship between you and your dog.
- Opens up a clear line of communication between you and your dog. This includes you knowing what to expect of your dog in all circumstances, and your dog clearly understanding and respecting what is expected of him/her.
- Dog Training for Obedience lays down a set of rules or boundaries which educates your dog to become a responsible member of society. Including how to relate to other dogs, animals and people, basic manners and how to behave in any situation.
- Establishes the groundwork which assists in preventing the development of unacceptable problem behavior – such as jumping up, barking, chewing, digging etc.
The Benefits Of Dog Training For Obedience
Basic obedience training makes life simple to your dog and eliminates confusion. Your dog will know his place in the world and understand right from wrong. Dogs seem to really appreciate and thrive on this black and white view of the world.
Fun and rewarding for both you and your dog – for me, this is what it’s all about!
You’ll have a happy, relaxed and confident dog who you can take anywhere and will be a pleasure to be around. Greater freedom can also be extended to your dog, as he’ll be more trustworthy when obedience trained.
It goes on to talk more about “The Danger In Not Giving Dog Training For Obedience” and “General Rules For Effective Dog Obedience Training”.
I, agree. Not only does it make a good dog, the dog wants to please you ever so much. Great page. Thanks.