subject: Dog Obedience Training: Whi Is It Important? [print this page] If you are looking for a bonding activity to help you introduce yourself to your new pet why not work with him/her in basic obedience training? Obedience training can be fun and rewarding for both and working together can help the pair of you to understand what is expected from each other and can be a good way of initiating that amazing bond that exists after time has past.
Problems do arise when a dog is not well trained, the majority directly related to the lack of knowledge shown by the owner when it comes to how Fido thinks. When human babies are young, their behavior is shaped by loving parents and the same holds true for our pets. If they are not taught the difference between right and wrong, then it is not fair for owners to expect them to behave in an acceptable manner.
Too many people will purchase or otherwise attain a puppy and expect it to come trained already. This is not the case, and being prepared for what it will actually take to own a well trained pooch is important if you have any chance of actually doing so.
There are many methods of attaining the training knowledge necessary to train Fido, the most recommended of which is the simple act of taking your new family member to a group obedience class. Presuming that your little terror has no behavioral issues, enrolling them in an obedience class is a great way to get them used to being around other people and animals, as well as allowing you to gain vital hands on experience and assistance from a trainer as to how to go about training in a proper way.
Finding an obedience trainer is simple. Simply looking in your phone book, or searching on the internet should allow you to find a trainer in your area. Please, before enrolling your pooch in any program, ask questions of the trainer to get an idea as to their ability level. For those people unsure of what types of questions they should be asking of a trainer, some of the most important ones would be:
1. How long have you been training dogs?
2. Do you hold any form of certification?
3. Would you mind if I spoke to previous "human clients" of yours to get some feedback?
Good obedience trainers will have no problem with you asking questions and will happily assist you with anything you need to insure that you are comfortable bringing your pet to them. Those who are vague and seem unwilling to cooperate, are those you should stay away from.
Some people would rather challenge themselves to train Fido by themselves, and this is also a viable option if you are willing to put in the time and effort to do so. The internet is home to a wealth of information on the do's and don'ts when it comes to obedience training, and you can become quite knowledgable on the various methods that are popular if you just take the time, are willing to be patient, and are willing to realize that your pet will not become a perfect angel overnight.
by: Lars Bar
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