We're always told how important it is to train our dogs, but what exactly is dog training and why is it so important anyway?
The following list explains why it is absolutely vital that we provide proper socialization and training to our canine friends.
Please read these 5 undeniable reasons why we owe it to our dogs to train them:
Dog training helps to build and strengthen a healthy and productive relationship with your dog.
Dog training opens up the lines of communication between you and your dog. A real form of two way communication is established through positive non violent dog training. You and your dog will learn to interact with each other in a mutually respectful manner, based on co-operation and understanding.
A well socialized and trained dog will become a fantastic life-long companion, work mate and friend. An untrained dog can quickly become a burden
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This has to be a positive thing for your relationship doesn't it?
Training prevents many common "dog problems" from ever arising.
A whole range of common dog behavior problems can be prevented through some obedience training. Dogs are creatures of habit so why not use this to your advantage by helping your dog to develop good behavior habits from an early age? If you are proactive and set up some simple guidelines and routines for your puppy to follow you may never have to deal with destructive behaviors such as digging, chewing, excessive barking and even separation anxiety.
When a so called behavior problem does arise you and your trained dog will be well equipped to work through it. You will be able to clearly communicate to your dog that the behavior is unacceptable. You may even choose to get your dog to perform an alternate behavior in place of the existing problem. An example of this would be if your dog was up surfing your counter tops for food scraps you could get him/her to "go to your spot"