Training Your Dog

Dog Days-How Training Benefits Both Pet Owners And Pets

Hi there.  If you have had many pets or even if this is your first pet you know how important training your dog can be.

A dog can bring so much love and companionship into your life.  There is nothing like bringing your dog home for the first time as you begin to bond and develop that important relationship.

A dog can provide endless hours of fun, excitement and yes, even frustration for you as the dog owner.

How do you make sure that your dog behaves 24/7 and does not become a nuisance? You may be thinking that the breed is the answer and you are partially correct.  While the breed of your dog is certainly important, even more important is training your dog.  Even the most troublesome dog can become a great pet.  You need to spend time training your dog the right way.

The Benefits of Training Your Dog

I’m sure like most other people you have a hectic schedule and feel like you just don’t have time to train your dog.  I completely understand and want you to know that even small periods of time devoted to training your dog will be beneficial for long term enjoyment.

Here are the 5 reasons you should learn about training your dog:

1. It builds the relationship between you and your dog
2. It corrects behavior issues before they get out of hand.
3. It stimulates your dogs intellect.
4. It encourages inclusion.
5. And most importantly it saves you time in the long run.

Let’s explore these benefits

1. Training Builds a Relationship Between You and Your DogTraining your dog builds a lasting relationship.  This relationship does not begin when you teach your dog their first trick but begins when you meet the dog for the first time.

   Your dog actually looks up to you as a leader.  They view you as the leader of the pack so they are constantly watching your every move and seeing how you react to certain situations.  They begin to model your behavior.  Ever have a dog come over and sit near you when you were sad?

1. Training Corrects Behavior Issues Before They Get Out of Hand
   Barking at everyone that enters your house, chewing up your furniture, running out the door when it is opened, jumping up on the couch, do these behaviors sound familiar to you?

   When you develop a relationship with your dog you can teach them correct behavior.  They are looking to you and your reactions to see what they can get away with.

2. Training Stimulates Your Dogs Intellect.Dogs are very curious in any surrounding.  They love to explore and find new things.  They love an adventure.

   Dogs are very intelligent but they need to motivated and stimulated to learn.  They love new smells, new areas and new tricks.  They need to know that you are in control and then their intellect will shine through.

3. Training Encourages Inclusion.Even when a dog is born they love the feeling of inclusion in the litter of puppies.  Your Dog loves to feel secure and feel a sense of inclusion.

   Maybe you are the main trainer in the house but everyone should have some part in training your dog.  When they get attention from all members of your home your dog feels important and like a member of the pack.

4. Training Saves Time In The Long Run
   
   Training your dog takes some time now but will save you loads of time in the future.  You will not have to clean up those yucky messes after work or clean the fur off the couch that was used as a doggy bed the night before.  Devote a little time now and it will pay off.

Sharda Baker

Sharda Baker has published several dog ebooks and audios.

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