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The Rewards Of Training Your Dog
A well trained dog is a
joy to be around. Beyond being well socialized, trained
dogs are less likely to jump up on people, and are less
at risk of biting someone. They also tend to stay calm
in distracting environments.
Also, well trained dogs are more likely
to stay with the same owner, as opposed to being abandoned
to the pound. One research report from the Journal of
the American Veterinary Medical Association found that
96% of shelter dogs had never had any training.
Training your dog helps to teach them
boundaries, thus making them more comfortable around
humans. There are many different dog training programs
and many professional dog trainers. However, just because
someone has a business card doesn't mean they are a
qualified trainer.
To find a good trainer, ask your friends
and family if they know a good trainer. Also, while
walking your dog at the dog park, ask other dog owners
who they recommend. Once you have found a trainer, ask
them what method of training they teach. There have
been dozens of different training methods for dogs that
have been in and out of fashion over the years. Ask
the trainer what method they use, why they use it, and
what the benefits of it are. Also ask for references.
Whether you train your dog yourself
or find a professional, teaching your dog commands and
socializing it is important. Areas to cover in training
include:
1. Socializing to strangers: This is
easy to accomplish while out walking your dog around
the neighborhood and introducing them to people.
2. Socializing with other dogs: You
can do this at dog parks, or even better in a dog training
class.
3. Leash walking at a steady pace: You
can start this training as soon as you get your new
dog.
4. Crate training: This is important,
especially to build up a tolerance to stay in a kennel
environment for several hours.
5. The sit command: This is usually
the first command new owners teach their dog.
6. The down/stand command: These commands
help develop boundaries for the dog.
7. The stay command: This command is
important for your dog to master, especially in an environment
with a lot of distractions.
There are many benefits to having a
well trained dog. But it doesn't necessarily mean the
dog will not develop behavioral problems down the road,
like separation anxiety. Simply put a well trained dog
is a joy to be around and strengthens the human-animal
bond.
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