Basic Obedience Training
Tips and Commands

So why does my dog need basic obedience training?

Well, that's only a question that you (or the dog or puppy if they could) can answer. The answer may seem obvious to you; to make your dog do what you want it to. That maybe true, up to a point.

Training your dog isn't only for your benefit, it's as welcome to your dog as it is to you.

Also, you will save a fortune by not having to buy signs for your house like the one above !!
...Joking aside, the fact is, your dog has been learning ever since it was born. No matter how young or old your dog when he joins your home, he has been constantly learning before he arrived; and will continue to learn all his life.

So even when his obedience training has finished, his love of learning hasn't. He may have learned to sit for you, or stay or lay down, but it doesn't end there.

These commands are the fundemantals, the blocks on which you will build his knowledge for other actions and dog behavior. It's important for him to get these right, as the better he does initially with these, the easier it is to teach him, and for him to learn the more advanced obedience actions.

All dogs love to please their owners, by following the instructions in this guide, your dog will learn that by doing what he is shown, he will be rewarded. He associates this with you being happy with him, and that he's doing a good job.

This basic obedience training is simple, yet very effective and will also help you to build a strong bond and trust with your dog, as it enhances his life and you should always approach training with a positive and happy outlook, wether it's at home or in a dog training school.

After all, what could be more fun than watching his behavior and finding out how your dog learns, watching him respond to you and knowing you are making your relationship with your dog stronger everyday by training your dog correctly

It is a relationship, and like all relationships, it requires commitment, understanding of rules and boundries, plenty of love and a lot of fun.

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